MCD (Post-Call) Lots of Moving McPieces…What do They All Add Up to
By Mark Kalinowski
Published on January 30, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Earlier today, McDonald’s reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $1.97, ahead of our $1.91 forecast and sell-side consensus of $1.89. We calculate that the adjusted tax rate was about 19.1%, versus our 24.5% forecast and consensus of 24.4%. If the adjusted tax rate had matched consensus, then by our math adjusted EPS would have come in closer to $1.84. McDonald’s points out the following long-term targets in today’s 8-K: