As of Q4'25, McDonald's (MCD) reported an EPS Surprise % of 2.30% and a YoY EPS Growth of 7.45%. This marks a notable rebound from the previous quarter, where the EPS Surprise % was -3.30% and YoY EPS Growth was 1.59%. Over the period from Q1'23 to Q4'25, the EPS Surprise % has shown considerable volatility, peaking at 13.62% in Q2'23 before experiencing several negative quarters, including -3.26% in Q2'24 and -3.30% in Q3'25. Similarly, YoY EPS Growth was exceptionally strong in the first half of 2023, reaching as high as 96.89% in Q2'23, but moderated significantly in subsequent quarters, even turning negative in Q2'24 and Q1'25. The latest data suggests a return to positive momentum, but the overall trend indicates fluctuating performance with periods of both outperformance and underperformance relative to expectations.