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McDonald's Earnings Preview: Analysts Optimistic Despite Challenges

2/12/2026

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McDonald's Corp. is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings, with analyst expectations of $3.05 per share and $6.83 billion in revenue.
The company has faced challenges as low-income consumers spend less, prompting discounted meals.
However, high-income diners have contributed to a 3.9% rise in same-store sales.
Analysts remain positive and several have raised price targets ahead of the report, noting the double miss in the third quarter.

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McDonald's Corp. is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings, with analyst expectations of $3.05 per share and $6.83 billion in revenue.
The company has faced challenges as low-income consumers spend less, prompting discounted meals.
However, high-income diners have contributed to a 3.9% rise in same-store sales.
Analysts remain positive and several have raised price targets ahead of the report, noting the double miss in the third quarter.