ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. · Consumer Discretionary · Restaurants
At close
$8.27
−$0.53 (−6.03%) Close
Pre-market $8.32 +$0.05 (+0.62%) 7:33 AM ET
Prev close $8.80
Open $8.73
Day high $8.73
Day low $8.18
Volume 1,488
Avg vol 1,638,676
Mkt cap
$1.85B
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
AI report sections
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
ARCO shows constructive short- to medium-term price momentum, with the latest close near the upper end of its 52-week range and multiple bullish technical signals. At the same time, free cash flow remains negative and operating cash flow has contracted, which tempers the otherwise favorable technical backdrop. Short interest metrics appear moderate, suggesting no extreme positioning pressure but still leaving room for sentiment shifts to influence price behavior.
AI summarized at 12:09 PM ET, 2026-01-06
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 75 LONG: 48
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−4% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.96×
RSI
63.76 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.25 Signal: 0.23
Long-Term
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.37 Signal: 0.34
Intraday trend score 52.83

Latest news

ARCO 12 articles Positive: 3 Neutral: 2 Negative: 1
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Value Fund Doubles Down With $8.7 Million Buy as Driven Brands Targets $2.1 Billion in Revenue

Emeth Value Capital, a New Orleans-based value fund, increased its stake in Driven Brands by 582,255 shares ($8.66 million) in Q4, bringing the company to 70.4% of the fund's portfolio. Despite shares trailing the S&P 500 by 22.5 percentage points over the past year, the fund's confidence reflects Driven Brands' strong operational performance, including 19 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and narrowed full-year revenue guidance of $2.10-$2.12 billion.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a minor holding in Emeth Value Capital's portfolio (9.5% of AUM), but no specific news or developments are discussed regarding this company.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rodrigo Barbosa
Aura Minerals Announces Update To Its Coming Years Growth Outlook

Aura Minerals projects potential gold equivalent production exceeding 600,000 ounces annually through asset acquisitions, project expansions, and operational improvements across multiple mining sites in the Americas.

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Sentiment note

Potential future project with feasibility study completed, but actual production not yet confirmed

Positive The Motley Fool • Jon Quast
Why I'm Reconsidering Starbucks' Role in My Portfolio -- Is There a Better Investment for Income and Growth?

An investor is evaluating Starbucks stock performance, considering potential replacements like Academy Sports and Arcos Dorados due to underwhelming growth, while still maintaining hope for potential recovery under new leadership.

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Sentiment note

Double-digit revenue growth when adjusted for currency, attractive dividend yield, diversified franchise model

Positive The Motley Fool • Na
Arcos Dorados Sales Reach $1.1 Billion

Arcos Dorados reported strong Q2 2025 results with $1.1 billion in total revenue, 12.1% systemwide comparable sales growth, and $110.1 million adjusted EBITDA. The company expanded digital channels and loyalty programs while maintaining market share despite cost pressures in Brazil.

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Sentiment note

Strong revenue growth, expanding digital and loyalty programs, maintained market leadership in Brazil, and reaffirmed annual growth guidance despite macroeconomic challenges

Positive The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
Why Arcos Dorados Stock Just Jumped 16%

Arcos Dorados, the McDonald's franchisee in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, has renewed its master franchise agreement with McDonald's for 20 years. The new agreement includes a royalty rate that will remain at 6% for the first 10 years, and then gradually increase to 6.5% in the final 5 years. Arcos Dorados plans to open 90-100 new restaurants in 2025, indicating growth potential.

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Sentiment note

The article highlights Arcos Dorados' plans for growth, including the renewal of its master franchise agreement with McDonald's and the planned opening of 90-100 new restaurants in 2025. This suggests a positive outlook for the company's future performance.

Negative Zacks Investment Research • N/A
New Strong Sell Stocks for July 5th - Zacks Investment Research

Three stocks were added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today: Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Avnet, Inc. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for their current year earnings has been revised downward over the last 60 days.

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Sentiment note

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 7.4% downward over the last 60 days.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
New Strong Sell Stocks for June 28th

DOOO, CNM and ARCO have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 28, 2024.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Nilanjan Banerjee
Bet on These 4 Low-Beta Stocks to Navigate Market Uncertainty

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks to sail through a volatile market. The Vita Coco (COCO), Seanergy (SHIP), Arcos Dorados (ARCO) & Palomar (PLMR) are well-poised to gain.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Arcos Dorados (ARCO) Q1 Earnings Fall Y/Y, Sales Top Estimates

Arcos Dorados' (ARCO) Q1 performance reflects benefits from the integration of the business model with the Three-D's strategy. Also, focus on pricing and guest traffic management bodes well.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Arcos Dorados (ARCO) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

In the closing of the recent trading day, Arcos Dorados (ARCO) stood at $10.63, denoting a -1.3% change from the preceding trading day.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Why Arcos Dorados (ARCO) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

In the closing of the recent trading day, Arcos Dorados (ARCO) stood at $11.25, denoting a +0.63% change from the preceding trading day.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Here's Why You Should Retain Chipotle (CMG) in Your Portfolio

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is focused on enhancing the digital experience to boost customer frequency and spending. However, inflationary pressures are a concern.

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