McDonald's earnings call draws prediction market bets on results and Kempczinski remarks
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Updated · Benzinga · May 6
McDonald's earnings call draws prediction market bets on results and Kempczinski remarks
14 articles · Updated · Benzinga · May 6
Polymarket gives McDonald's a 77% chance of beating the $2.75 non-GAAP consensus and a 4% chance Chris Kempczinski leaves by June 30.
On Kalshi, traders heavily expect mentions of Big Arch, loyalty, supply chain and dividend on Thursday's 8:30 a.m. ET call, while options imply a 3.5% post-earnings share move.
McDonald's shares trade near $283, down 7% this year, as analysts remain divided over first-quarter performance despite support from the chain's global brand, loyalty programme and menu promotions.
As beef costs soar, can McDonald's premium 'Big Arch' burger and new value menu both thrive?
Will McDonald's new value menu win back customers alienated by its devalued loyalty rewards?