Why is ARCO Down Today?

ARCO
$6.79
▼ -5.10% ($-0.35)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:32 PM ET

About ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc operates McDonald's branded restaurants in various countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Company manages its business as distinct geographic segments and its operations are divided into three geographic divisions, as follows: Brazil, the North L...

Sector: Retail-Eating Places
Market Cap: $1.41B
Forward P/E: 10.7
52-Week Range: $6.57 - $9.75
Employees: 98,615

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 Retail-Eating Places sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The Retail-Eating Places sector is down 2.5% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 2.0x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

Retail-Eating Places sector: -2.5%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most Retail-Eating Places stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ARCO is significantly underperforming the market (-5.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
ARCO
This Stock
-5.10%
vs S&P 500: -5.28%
vs Nasdaq: -5.41%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

55% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ARCO is expected to trade between:
$6.58 - $6.92

Key Level to Watch

$6.45 support
Watch for breakdown below $6.79

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:32 PM (-173 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

ARCO has moved more than 3.0% down on 12 occasions in the past year.

50.0%
Continuation Rate
6/12 times continued down
+0.42%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Jun 03, 2026 (-4.9%) → Next day: -0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ARCO stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The Retail-Eating Places sector is down 2.5% on average.

Is ARCO stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ARCO shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ARCO stock price target?

ARCO is currently trading at $6.79. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $6.58 - $6.92. See long-term price prediction →

Will ARCO stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 55% probability that ARCO's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $6.45 (support).

Is ARCO stock oversold or overbought?

ARCO's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 20.3. This indicates oversold conditions - the stock may be due for a bounce as selling pressure appears exhausted.

What is the momentum for ARCO stock?

ARCO's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.85. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is ARCO outperforming or underperforming the market?

ARCO (-5.10%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-5.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ARCO?

ARCO's MACD (-0.27) is currently below the signal line (-0.2), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 32.9) is strong.

Is ARCO in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ARCO is in a bearish trend. The price ($6.79) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($7.63) and 50-day SMA ($7.91). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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