The financials
McDonald's by the numbers
McDonald's (MCD) reported revenue of $6.52B in Q1 2026 (quarter ended Mar 31, 2026), up 9.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. That came with a gross margin of 90% and net income of $1.98B (30% of revenue). For the full year FY2025, revenue was $26.9B (+3.7% year on year) and net income $8.56B. Its largest segment in Jun 2026 was International Operated Markets at $3.60B, 51% of the disclosed total, ahead of US Market at 40%.
| Income statement | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.52B | $5.96B | +9.4% |
| Gross profit | $5.84B | $5.34B | +9.5% |
| Operating income | $2.95B | $2.65B | +12% |
| Net income | $1.98B | $1.87B | +6.2% |
| Diluted EPS | $2.78 | $2.60 | +6.9% |
| Operating | Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Operated Markets | $3.60B | 51% |
| US Market | $2.83B | 40% |
| International Developmental Licensed Marketsand Corporate | $669M | 9.4% |
Business Segments
Revenue split by operating segment, from SEC XBRL filings.
Latest period: Jun 2026Total $7.10B (+8.9%)
International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate grew +12% year on yearUS Market +1.7% year on year
Segment Latestquarter on quarteryear on year
- International Operated Markets$3.60B$3.60BQoQ +8.4%year on year +4.1%+8.4%+4.1%
- US Market$2.83B$2.83BQoQ +9.4%year on year +1.7%+9.4%+1.7%
- International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate$669.0M$669.0MQoQ +9.7%year on year +12%+9.7%+12%
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