McDonald's (MCD) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

McDonald's (MCD) reported $7.16 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.1%. EPS of $3.57 for the same period compares to $3.22 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.28 billion, representing a surprise of -1.71%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +6.25%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.36. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.