The latest data point for MCD's EPS Surprise % in Q4'25 stands at 2.30%, marking a positive surprise after a negative reading of -3.30% in Q3'25. Meanwhile, the EPS Growth (YoY) for the same period reached 7.80%, reflecting a solid year-over-year improvement from the modest 1.59% in Q3'25. This dual-line chart covers the period from Q1'23 to Q4'25, providing insights into earnings performance relative to expectations. Over the analyzed timeframe, EPS Surprise % exhibited volatility, starting strong at 12.88% in Q1'23 and peaking at 13.62% in Q2'23, before declining sharply to negative territory in Q1'24 (-0.74%) and Q2'24 (-3.26%), with intermittent recoveries such as 0.94% in Q3'24 and 1.59% in Q2'25. EPS Growth (YoY) followed a similar fluctuating pattern, with robust gains early on (65.77% in Q1'23 and 96.89% in Q2'23) giving way to contractions like -11.36% in Q2'24 and -2.25% in Q1'25, before rebounding to positive figures in recent quarters. Overall, the trends indicate inconsistent earnings momentum, with MCD showing resilience in the latter half of the period despite periodic shortfalls.