MCD · News · 20261105N

Revenue Performance and Mix

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-11-05 · Importance 43 · Surprise 32

McDonald’s consolidated revenue increased 5% year over year during the first nine months of 2026. Third-quarter revenue was $7.16 billion, below the $7.28 billion consensus estimate. International markets and restaurant expansion provided support, while U.S. traffic remained soft.

Key facts

• McDonald's Q3 2026 adjusted earnings per share were $3.57, and restaurant-level profit was nearly $4.2 billion for the quarter. source
• McDonald's trailing-twelve-month revenue was $27.8 billion. source
• McDonald's Q3 2026 earnings per share were $3.57, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.36, while revenue of $7.16 billion missed the consensus mark of $7.28 billion. source
• McDonald's Q3 2026 adjusted earnings were $3.57 per share, up 11% year over year and 6.3% above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.36. source
• During the first nine months of 2026, McDonald's consolidated revenues increased 5% year over year and operating income rose 7%. source
• McDonald's Q3 2026 adjusted earnings per share were $3.57, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.36. source