McDonald’s (MCD) stock gained on Wednesday following the release of its Q3 2025 earnings report. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $3.22, which missed Wall Street’s estimate of $3.33. Investors will note that adjusted EPS growth was flat year-over-year.
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Revenue reported by McDonald’s in Q3 2025 came in at $7.08 billion, which matched analysts’ estimate for the period. It also represented a 3% increase year-over-year from $6.87 billion. The company noted its comparable sales were up 3.6%, with U.S. comparable sales up 2.4%. This was largely due to positive check growth. It also experienced comparable sales growth overseas, with Germany, Australia, and Japan leading growth.
McDonald’s stock was up 0.84% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following a 0.96% jump yesterday. The stock has also rallied 4.99% year-to-date and 1.77% over the past 12 months.
McDonald’s Guidance
McDonald’s didn’t include a guidance update in its latest earnings report. Instead, the company focused on its performance during the quarter, including how well it did in an environment affected by tariffs, inflation, and other economic factors.
Speaking about this, Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski stated, “We increased global Systemwide sales by 6% and grew comp sales across all segments, a testament to our ability to deliver sustainable growth even in a challenging environment. We’re fueling momentum by delivering everyday value and affordability, menu innovation, and compelling marketing that continue to bring customers through our doors.”
Is McDonald’s Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts’ consensus rating for McDonald’s is Moderate Buy, based on 13 Buy and 13 Hold ratings over the past three months. With that comes an average MCD stock price target of $326.14, representing a potential 9% upside for the shares. These ratings and price targets will likely change as analysts update their coverage after today’s earnings report.
