McDonald's Downgrade 'Driven By Lack Of Earnings Catalysts,' 3 Analysts Discuss Q4 Print
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McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) shares fell after reporting mixed Q4 results, attributed to weak sales in the Middle East. Analysts from Oppenheimer, Truist Securities, and Wedbush provided mixed reactions, with a downgrade from Oppenheimer due to a lack of earnings catalysts, while Truist Securities and Wedbush maintained positive outlooks despite adjusting price targets and expectations. The company's U.S. and IOM same-store sales expectations for 2024 are slightly below Street estimates.
February 06, 2024 | 3:47 pm
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McDonald's Corp reported mixed Q4 results with a share price decline of 1.43% to $281.88, influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and cautious 2024 sales outlook.
The downgrade by Oppenheimer due to a lack of earnings catalysts and the cautious outlook for 2024 same-store sales in the U.S. and IOM segments suggest a negative short-term impact on MCD's stock price. The mixed analyst ratings and adjustments in price targets further contribute to the uncertainty and potential volatility in the stock's performance.
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