McDonald’s Earnings Q1 Profit Surge: Can the Rally Last?
Are McDonald’s Earnings strong enough to justify the latest pre-market rally and keep the fast-food giant ahead of its rivals? Maik Kemper Editor in Chief Our global sales…
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.
| Quarter | Revenue | YoY | Net Income | EPS (dil.) | YoY | Gross Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 Mar 2026 | $6.52B | +9.4% | $1.98B | $2.78 | +6.9% | 55.9% | 44.3% |
| Q4 2025 Dec 2025 | $7.01B | +9.7% | $2.16B | $3.03 | +8.2% | 57.5% | 45.1% |
| Q3 2025 Sep 2025 | $7.08B | — | $2.28B | $3.18 | — | 58.0% | 46.9% |
| Q2 2025 Jun 2025 | $6.84B | — | $2.25B | $3.14 | — | 57.9% | 47.7% |
| Q1 2025 Mar 2025 | $5.96B | — | $1.87B | $2.60 | — | 56.0% | 44.6% |
Data from Yahoo Finance. YoY compares the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Are McDonald’s Earnings strong enough to justify the latest pre-market rally and keep the fast-food giant ahead of its rivals? Maik Kemper Editor in Chief Our global sales…