Last updated: May 22, 2026 · ← Back to Stock Fact Sheets
NYSE: MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
QSR & franchise · Chicago, IL · CEO: Chris KempczinskiLive price: Yahoo Finance →
Q1 2026 · May 7, 2026
Q1 revenue
$6.52BRevenue beat
vs $6.47B est.Adj. EPS
$2.83EPS growth
+6% YoYOp. income
$2.95B (+12%)YTD performance
-10% YTDFY26 op. margin
Mid-to-high 40%Net new restaurants
~2,100 (2026)Snapshot
| Market cap | ~$200B |
| 95%+ franchised | Asset-light model |
| Global locations | 40,000+ |
| FX tailwind Q1 | +$0.13/share |
| FCF conversion | Low-to-mid 80% |
| Dividend | Aristocrat (50+ yrs) |
Key themes
| Bull | Value menu driving traffic recovery |
| Bear | Consumer trading down to cheaper options |
| Catalyst | Global value campaign + digital loyalty |
| Div. yield | ~2.5% |
Not investment advice. Data as of May 22, 2026. Check live quote for current price.
McDonald’s (MCD) — Overview
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the world’s largest fast food restaurant chain, with over 40,000 locations in more than 100 countries. More than 95% of its restaurants are franchised, making it an asset-light royalty and licensing business rather than a traditional restaurant operator. Q1 2026 revenue of $6.52 billion beat estimates, adjusted EPS of $2.83 beat the $2.74 estimate and grew 6%, and operating income rose 12% to $2.95 billion. Despite the earnings beat, MCD stock is down around 10% year-to-date as investors worry that the consumer spending environment is pressuring traffic. The value menu and digital loyalty platform are the key levers management is pulling to drive a recovery. McDonald’s is a Dividend Aristocrat with over 50 consecutive years of dividend increases, making it a staple in income-oriented portfolios.
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