McDonald's is the world's largest fast-food chain — most restaurants are run by franchisees who pay it rent and royalties.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, before the open. Estimated release time 07:02 ET. Consensus EPS estimate is $3.38.
| Report date | Quarter | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Jun 2026 qtr | $3.32 | $3.38 | +1.8% | $7.10B |
| 2026-05-07 | Mar 2026 qtr | $2.74 | $2.79 | +1.8% | $6.52B |
| 2026-02-11 | Dec 2025 qtr | $3.05 | $3.12 | +2.3% | $7.01B |
| 2025-11-05 | Sep 2025 qtr | $3.33 | $3.20 | -3.9% | $7.08B |
| 2025-08-06 | Jun 2025 qtr | $3.14 | $3.15 | +0.3% | $6.84B |
| 2025-05-01 | Mar 2025 qtr | $2.66 | $2.67 | +0.4% | $5.96B |
| 2025-02-10 | Dec 2024 qtr | $2.85 | $2.83 | -0.7% | $6.39B |
| 2024-10-29 | Sep 2024 qtr | $3.20 | $3.15 | -1.6% | $6.87B |
MCD has beaten consensus EPS in 5 of its last 8 scored quarters.
MCD pays a quarterly dividend, currently yielding 3.19%.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $1.93 | 2026-12-15 |
| 2026-09-01 | $1.86 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2026-06-02 | $1.86 | 2026-06-16 |
| 2026-03-03 | $1.86 | 2026-03-17 |
| 2025-12-01 | $1.86 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-02 | $1.77 | 2025-09-16 |