MCDONALDS CORP
MCDNYSERestaurants • Consumer Cyclical
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Latest results at a glance
Insights from the latest company results and reports · filed 4 Aug 2026
Q2 Diluted EPS Beats Consensus
Reported diluted EPS of $3.38 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, exceeded the same-quarter consensus estimate of $3.32.
Global Systemwide Sales Rise
Global systemwide sales increased 5% to $37 billion for the quarter, representing a 4% increase in constant currencies.
Loyalty Program Growth Accelerates
Systemwide sales to loyalty members increased over 20% to $40 billion on a trailing twelve-month basis, with 90-day active users up 13% to nearly 220 million.
International Segment Leads Growth
International Operated Markets generated $13.63 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ended 2025-12-31, up 8.0% year over year and representing 50.7% of consolidated revenue.
FCF Covers Share Repurchases
Free cash flow of $7.186 billion in the fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 was 3.50 times the $2.056 billion spent on common stock repurchases.
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Peer Comparison
| Ticker | Price | Mkt Cap | EV/EBITDA | Fwd P/E | Rev Growth | Gross Margin | FCF Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MCDMCDONALDS CORP | $265.00 | $187.5B | 15.0x | 20.5x | +6.3% | — | 4.1% |
Company Profile
About the Company
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Next Earnings Date
Nov 5, 2026
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