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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO)

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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is a common stock listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates as a franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants and holds the exclusive right to own, operate, and grant franchises for McDonald’s locations across 20 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its footprint includes markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, along with several Caribbean and other regional territories. Founded in 2007, Arcos Dorados is based in Montevideo, Uruguay.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-ARCO
$10.15
23.3% Upside
Undervalued
$11.32
37.5% Upside
Undervalued
Good
December 23, 2026
December 29, 2026
0.28
3.4%
August 13, 2026
7.4x
2.2x
0.4x
1.721 B
3.629 B
55.7%
57.1%
4.6
16.2%
25.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$10.15

Estimated upside of 23.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$11.77

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$12.34

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$6.77

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$9.66

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$11.32

Analysts imply upside of 37.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

4.818 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

5.226 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

596.3 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

540 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.33

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

4.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

25.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 13, 2026

Days to Earnings

23

Dividend Payment Date

December 29, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

December 23, 2026

Dividend Yield

3.4%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.28

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

16.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 4 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$10.15
Estimated upside 23.3%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 23.3%
Analyst Target
$11.32
Implied upside 37.5%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is $10.15. This implies an estimated upside of 23.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 23.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is $11.32. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 37.5%.

The current financial health read for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is August 13, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.4%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.28, ex-dividend date is December 23, 2026, payment date is December 29, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is 7.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc is 1.721 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc is 3.629 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc is NYSE-ARCO, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE-ARCO) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc is 55.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc is 57.1%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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