The numbers MCD said it expected, in its earnings releases of the last 3 years, next to what it then reported for the same period. Each target links to the sentence in the release; each result to the 10-Q or 10-K it was first reported in.
Of 2 range targets with a reported result: 2 came in above the last range given, 0 within it, 0 below it.
| Target | What the company said | Reported | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital expenditures Fiscal 2026 |
Given $3.70B to $3.90B release 2026-02-11
Kept $3.70B to $3.90B release 2026-05-07
Kept $3.70B to $3.90B release 2026-08-04
Lowered $3.70B release 2026-11-04
|
– | Not reported yet |
The company's wordsThe Company expects 2026 capital expenditures to be between $3.7 and $3.9 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2026-02-11 The Company expects 2026 capital expenditures to be between $3.7 and $3.9 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2026-05-07 The Company expects 2026 capital expenditures to be between $3.7 and $3.9 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2026-08-04 The Company expects 2026 capital expenditures to be about $3.7 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2026-11-04 | |||
| Capital expenditures Fiscal 2025 (ended 2025-12-31) |
Given $3.00B to $3.20B release 2025-02-10
Kept $3.00B to $3.20B release 2025-05-01
Kept $3.00B to $3.20B release 2025-08-06
Kept $3.00B to $3.20B release 2025-11-05
|
$3.37B 10-K filed 2026-02-24 |
Above the range |
The company's wordsThe Company expects 2025 capital expenditures to be between $3.0 and $3.2 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2025-02-10 The Company expects 2025 capital expenditures to be between $3.0 and $3.2 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2025-05-01 The Company expects 2025 capital expenditures to be between $3.0 and $3.2 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2025-08-06 The Company expects 2025 capital expenditures to be between $3.0 and $3.2 billion, with the majority directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2025-11-05 | |||
| Capital expenditures Fiscal 2024 (ended 2024-12-31) |
Given $2.50B to $2.70B release 2024-02-05
Kept $2.50B to $2.70B release 2024-04-30
Kept $2.50B to $2.70B release 2024-07-29
Kept $2.50B to $2.70B release 2024-10-29
|
$2.77B 10-K filed 2025-02-25 |
Above the range |
The company's wordsThe Company expects 2024 capital expenditures to be between $2.5 and $2.7 billion, more than half of which will be directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2024-02-05 The Company expects 2024 capital expenditures to be between $2.5 and $2.7 billion, more than half of which will be directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2024-04-30 The Company expects 2024 capital expenditures to be between $2.5 and $2.7 billion, more than half of which will be directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2024-07-29 The Company expects 2024 capital expenditures to be between $2.5 and $2.7 billion, more than half of which will be directed towards new restaurant unit expansion across the U.S. and International Operated Markets. release 2024-10-29 | |||
Targets are read from the sentences of the EX-99 exhibits of 8-K item 2.02 filings (12 releases since 2024-02-05), without AI; in outlook tables only the first column is read. The result compares the reported number with the last range given before the period was reported. Results come from SEC's XBRL company facts, as first reported. A company's target can use its own definition (META's capital expenditures include finance lease payments, for example), so read the quote.
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