StocksMedium•4 November 2026•
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McDonald's Shares Jump 5% on Earnings Beat Despite U.S. Sales Decline
Key Facts
1McDonald's stock rose 5% to $275.24 following earnings that beat expectations despite a dip in U.S. sales.
2Chipotle shares climbed 4% and Starbucks gained 3% as part of a broader rally in restaurant stocks.
McDonald's stock rose 5% to $275.24 following quarterly results that beat analyst expectations. According to the Associated Press, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.57, exceeding the $3.38 forecast, while revenue reached $7.16 billion. Alongside the earnings beat, McDonald's increased its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.93 per share.
The positive results triggered a broader rally in the restaurant sector, with Chipotle shares climbing 4% and Starbucks gaining 3% as reported by 247wallst.com. Regarding previous market levels, MCD closed at $263.04 on November 3, 2026, while CMG closed at $33.26 and SBUX closed at $104.77 on the same date.