MCD · News · 20260816N

Competition and Market Share

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-08-16 · Importance 22 · Surprise 32

Burger King reported 8.6% U.S. and Canada same-store sales growth in the second quarter, outperforming McDonald’s. The comparison indicates competitive pressure on McDonald’s as Burger King regained momentum in the U.S. and Canada. The article characterized McDonald’s traffic and competitive performance as weaker than Burger King’s during the period.

Key facts

• Focused Investors LLC reduced its stake in McDonald's Corporation by 9.7% during Q2 2026, selling 39,500 shares and retaining 367,800 shares valued at approximately $99.42 million. source
• Institutional investors collectively own 70.29% of McDonald's. source