McDonald's stock holds near a one-year low after Q2 EPS

Published on 09/07/2026 at 14:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

McDonald's stock trades near the bottom of its 52-week range as Q2 2026 revenue and EPS stay in view, while analysts still point to a higher average target.

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McDonald's Corporation stock (ISIN US5801351017) traded at USD 256.00 on September 7, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 180.96 billion and a 52-week range of USD 255.49 to USD 341.75. Robinhood

Q2 numbers set the tone

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's reported revenue of USD 7.099 billion, up 4 percent, net income of USD 2.362 billion, and diluted EPS of USD 3.32, or USD 3.38 excluding USD 0.06 of restructuring charges. The first half of 2026 brought revenue of USD 13.6 billion and an operating margin of 46.2 percent. StockTitan

The comparison matters: Q2 EPS rose 6 percent from a year earlier, while quarterly revenue increased 4 percent, showing that earnings growth still outpaced the top line. The same release puts year-to-date operating income at USD 3.338 billion, up 3 percent. StockTitan

Wall Street stays constructive

MarketBeat says Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a market perform rating and a USD 295.00 target on August 5, 2026, while its own data show an average target of USD 321.35 and a Moderate Buy consensus. That leaves the shares below both the average target and the upper end of the 52-week range. MarketBeat

On the market side, the stock opened at USD 255.69 on September 7, 2026, with a 50-day average of USD 269.67 and a 200-day average of USD 289.12, according to MarketBeat. For investors, the gap to the moving averages is the clearest chart signal in the current setup.

Dividend and product mix

McDonald's also declared a quarterly dividend of USD 1.86 per share, payable on September 16, 2026, with record date September 1, 2026 and ex-dividend date September 1, 2026. The payout points to a steady cash-return profile even as the shares trade far below the 52-week high of USD 341.75. MarketBeat

Menu scale still matters

The company's franchised model remains the core driver behind the June 30, 2026 figures, where revenue rose to USD 7.099 billion and operating margin reached 46.2 percent. That mix makes traffic, average ticket and franchise economics more important than a single menu launch.

Stock remains under pressure

McDonald's stock finished the session at USD 256.00 on September 7, 2026, just above its 52-week low of USD 255.49 and 25.1 percent below the high of USD 341.75. The stock's current market value and the Q2 2026 earnings update give traders a clear range to watch.