Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
ARCOConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeArcos Dorados Holdings Inc. operates as a franchisee of McDonald's restaurants. At a $1.70B market cap, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within consumer cyclical. It has the exclusive right to own, operate, and grant franchises of McDonald's restaurants in 21 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S.
Market Cap
$1.70B
Beta
0.49
P/E (TTM)
6.63
P/E (Fwd)
9.20
EPS (TTM)
$1.22
EPS (Fwd)
$0.88
ROE
36.4%
ROA
6.9%
Cash
$270.0M
Total Debt
$2.20B
Free CF
$128.9M
52W Change
6.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ARCO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 9, 2026 close, ARCO finished 0.25% below its 150-day moving average ($8.14) and 0.62% above its 200-day moving average ($8.07). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ARCO overbought or oversold?
At the October 9, 2026 close, ARCO's RSI(14) was 62.7, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, ARCO has $270.0M in cash with $2.20B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $128.9M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 36.4% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.9% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $3.62B (2022) to $4.68B (2025), reflecting a 29% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.49 suggests ARCO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ARCO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.