Form 8-K · Current report
McDonald's 8-K, filed Nov 4, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000063908
- Accession no.
- 0000063908-26-000080
Summary
McDonald's reported third-quarter 2026 global comparable sales rose 1.5%, with U.S. comparable sales down 0.2%, and diluted earnings per share up 10% to $3.51; the company declared a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.93 per share. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the U.S. showed improvement as the quarter progressed after the company's intervention on value.
Key points
- Global systemwide sales increased 4% to over $38 billion for the quarter.
- Consolidated revenues rose 1% to $7.157 billion, and consolidated operating income increased 7%.
- U.S. comparable sales decreased 0.2%, while International Operated Markets rose 1.4% and International Developmental Licensed Markets rose 4.2%.
- McDonald's declared a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.93 per share.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
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. Also filed herewith and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.2 is supplemental information 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. …
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