McDonald’s Corporation is scheduled to release its first-quarter financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, before the stock market opens. The report comes as financial analysts have issued projections for the company’s revenue and sales growth and follows a period where its stock has underperformed the broader market.
According to data from LSEG, Wall Street analysts expect McDonald’s to report earnings of $2.74 per share on revenue of $6.47 billion for the first quarter. Separately, analysts surveyed by StreetAccount have projected same-store sales growth of 3.7%.
The earnings release will provide insight into the company’s performance amid a specific economic environment. This includes increased average fuel prices in the U.S. since late February, a factor that can impact consumer spending.
In the 12 months preceding the announcement, McDonald’s shares have declined by 10%. During the same period, the S&P 500 index has risen by approximately 31%. The company’s market capitalization is currently valued at about $201.5 billion.
The upcoming financial disclosure also follows a period of public attention for the company. In March, a video featuring CEO Chris Kempczinski during a taste test of the new Arch Burger product circulated on social media, generating commentary from users and competing brands.
Investors and market observers will review the company’s official figures and any accompanying statements from its leadership to assess its performance in the first three months of the year.
