# Mcdonald's (MCD) — Overview

MCD · NYSE · Stock

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## Price

Last close $242.50 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $230.88 – $341.06.

## Company profile

McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), internationally operated markets (35%), and internationally developmental/licensed segments (26%).

## Financials

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Revenue (trailing twelve months) | $27.7B |
| Revenue (quarter) | $7.1B |
| Revenue growth (year over year) | 3.74% |
| Gross profit (trailing twelve months) | $15.9B |
| Gross margin | 57.38% |
| Net income (trailing twelve months) | $8.8B |
| Net income (quarter) | $2.4B |
| Net income growth (year over year) | 4.84% |
| Net margin | 31.72% |
| Return on equity | 0.00% |
| EPS (trailing twelve months) | $12.35 |
| Book value per share | −$1.45 |
| P/E (trailing twelve months) | 19.5 |
| Price to book | — |
| Debt to assets | 101.70% |
| Payout ratio | 59.77% |
| Dividend yield | 3.08% |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Mcdonald's (MCD) profitable?

Yes. Mcdonald's earned $8.8B in net income over the trailing twelve months, a net margin of 31.72%.

### How much revenue does Mcdonald's (MCD) make?

Mcdonald's generated $27.7B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, up 3.74% year over year.

### What is MCD's P/E ratio?

Mcdonald's trades at 19.5 times trailing twelve-month earnings, on an EPS of $12.35.

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