McDonald's Shares Hold Steady Amid Analyst Expectations of Upside
McDonald's stock held steady on September 9, 2026, closing at $253.48 on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy stance on the shares, with an average price target of $321.35. This represents a potential upside of about 26.8% from the current share price.
According to Q2 results, McDonald's delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.38, beating the consensus estimate by $0.06 and marking an EPS surprise of 1.77%. The company's adjusted EPS in Q1 2026 was $2.83, a 3.11% positive surprise.
The Q2 results showed global comparable sales growing 3.8%, with U.S. comparable sales up 3.9%. Adjusted operating margin reached 46 percent, reflecting strong profitability and a resilient business model at the start of the year.