McDonald's Corporation(MCD)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosMcDonald's Corporation (MCD) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company demonstrates strong cash conversion with an OCF/NI ratio of 1.22, the persistent negative equity position and $54.9 billion debt load warrant caution regarding long-term solvency.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $2.83vs $2.74+3.3% | $6.5Bvs $6.5B+0.7% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $3.12vs $3.05+2.3% | $7.0Bvs $6.8B+2.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $3.22vs $3.33-3.3% | $7.1Bvs $7.1B-0.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $3.19vs $3.14+1.6% | $6.8Bvs $6.7B+2.2% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG | CMG Price Prediction) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) just closed earnings cycles that exposed a widening split inside fast food.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $282.21 | $200.51B | 23.62 | 3.72% | 31.85% | — | 2.53% | |
| $167.49 | $46.3B | 30.12 | 8.81% | 20.48% | — | — | |
| $73.94 | $25.62B | 31.46 | 12.23% | 9.96% | 18.45% | — | |
| $7.78 | $1.48B | 9.15 | -3.1% | 7.81% | 150.73% | — | |
| $15.68 | $299.07M | -3.72 | -6.75% | 2.82% | — | — | |
| $54.92 | $2.21B | 50.39 | 15.38% | 2.76% | 7.62% | — |
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 7, 2026·SEC
Feb 11, 2026·SEC
Feb 10, 2026·SEC
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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) reported $27.45B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 157% increase from $10.69B in 1996.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) grew revenue by 3.7% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is profitable, generating $8.68B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (31.9% net margin).
Yes, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.53%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) generated $7.04B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
