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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · McDonald's (MCD)

McDonald's Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results with $3.51 Diluted EPS

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings

McDonald's Corporation reported its third quarter 2026 financial results, posting revenues of $7.2 billion and a diluted earnings per share of $3.51. Global comparable sales increased 1.5% for the quarter, while consolidated operating income rose 7% to $3.6 billion. Shareholders also saw a 4% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $1.93 per share.

Key points

  • Global comparable sales increased 1.5% for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
  • Diluted earnings per share reached $3.51, representing a 10% increase compared to the prior year.
  • Consolidated operating income grew 7% to $3.595 billion, which includes pre-tax restructuring charges of $56 million.
  • The quarterly cash dividend was increased by 4% to $1.93 per share.

The filing

CompanyMcDonald's (MCD)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 4, 2026, 7:01 AM ET
Accession number0000063908-26-000080

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 4, 2026, 8:16 AM ET, from this filing only.

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