# McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Q4-2018 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2019-01-30 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/MCD/earnings/Q4-2018

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

McDonald's Misses on EPS, Stock Down 0.22%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.82 | N/A | -6.10% |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based on numerical results only.

### Guidance Changes

No forward guidance data is available.

### What It Means

McDonald's reported an EPS of $1.82, which was below expectations, leading to a slight decline in stock price of 0.22%. The lack of revenue data and guidance updates adds uncertainty for investors. Overall, the earnings miss may raise concerns about the company's performance in the near term.

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