McDonald's third-quarter revenue rises to $7.16 billion, EPS reaches $3.51

what happened

According to TradingView, citing the 10-Q filing, McDonald's revenue for the third quarter of 2026 came to $7.16 billion, versus $7.08 billion a year earlier, an increase of 1.1%. Net income climbed 9.1% to $2.49 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose to $3.51 from $3.18.

Global comparable sales increased 1.5%. In the United States they slipped 0.2%, as fewer guests were nearly offset by higher average checks. Operating income grew 7%, mainly thanks to franchised margins and other operating income. As of September 30, the chain had 46,554 restaurants, roughly 95% of them franchised.

why it matters

Profit growing faster than revenue points to wider margins, while softness in the US remains the key question for investors. The company expects about 2,500 restaurant openings in 2026 and roughly 2,100 net additions.

market impact

McDonald's shares: profit growth despite weaker US sales gives modest support to the stock

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