McDonald's MCD
McDonald's reports third quarter 2026 results
Item 2.02 Reports results
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- 8-K
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- 0000063908-26-000080
- Global systemwide sales increased 4% to $38 billion
- Consolidated operating income increased 7%
- Diluted earnings per share rose 10% to $3.51
- Company declared a 4% increase in quarterly cash dividend
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- The filing includes an investor release and supplemental information.
- The investor release highlights global systemwide sales of over $38 billion for the quarter, with consolidated operating income up 7% and adjusted operating income up 8%.
- The filing also notes that systemwide sales to loyalty members reached $41 billion over the trailing twelve months and $11 billion for the quarter.
- Global comparable sales increased 1.5%, with the U.S. declining 0.2% and International Operated Markets rising.
- The CEO highlighted progress in international markets and improvements in the U.S. following value initiatives.
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- The company's third-quarter results show a 7% rise in consolidated operating income and an 8% increase in adjusted operating income.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 4, 2026, McDonald's Corporation issued an investor release reporting its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the investor release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.1 1Also filed herewith and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.2 is supplemental information1 for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. The information under this Item 2.02, including such Exhibits, shall be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 4, 2026 By: /s/ Lauren B. Elting
Lauren B. Elting
Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
11/4/2026 Investors: Dexter Congbalay, investor.relations@us.mcd.com
Media: Lauren Altmin, lauren.altmin@us.mcd.com
McDONALD'S REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
• Global Systemwide sales* increased 4% to over $38 billion for the quarter2
CHICAGO, IL - McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
"McDonald's delivered another quarter of global growth, with solid performance across much of our international business.5 5In the U.S., we're encouraged by improvement as the quarter progressed following our intervention on value,5" said Chris Kempczinski, Chairman and CEO. "We're focused on building from here, strengthening the business today and investing in the next chapter of growth."
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