McDonald's Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
| Earnings Date | 11/4/2026 |
As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation has 707.64M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 707.64M |
As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.08, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -5,336.46, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 9.27 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 1.08 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
| Debt / Equity | -5,336.46 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.62 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.27 |
These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 18.71 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 14.71, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 18.87, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 184,680.00 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 150,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 208.96 indicates how many times McDonald's Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 14.71 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 18.71 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 18.87 |
| Revenue Per Employee | 184,680.00 |
| Employee Count | 150,000.00 |
| Inventory Turnover | 208.96 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation recorded 2.40B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.44, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 11.18B, leaving 8.79B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.
| Income Tax | 2.40B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 21.44 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation generated 27.70B in revenue and converted that into 8.79B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 12.31. EBITDA reached 15.07B, while operating income came in at 12.66B.
| Revenue | 27.70B |
| Gross Profit | 15.90B |
| Operating Income | 12.66B |
| Pretax Income | 11.18B |
| Net Income | 8.79B |
| EBITDA | 15.07B |
| EBIT | 12.80B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 12.31 |
As of June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation holds 822.00M in cash and equivalents against 54.59B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 39.04B. Total book value stands at -1.02B, with working capital of 327.00M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 822.00M |
| Total Debt | 54.59B |
| Net Debt | 39.04B |
| Equity (Book Value) | -1.02B |
| Book Value Per Share | -1.45 |
| Working Capital | 327.00M |
McDonald's Corporation produced 11.34B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.
| Operating Cash Flow | 11.34B |
| Free Cash Flow | 11.34B |
| FCF Per Share | 15.97 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation posted a gross margin of 57.38, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 45.71 and net profit margin of 31.72 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 57.38 |
| Operating Margin | 45.71 |
| Pretax Margin | 40.37 |
| Profit Margin | 31.72 |
| EBITDA Margin | 54.40 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, McDonald's Corporation paid dividends of 7.36 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 59.47 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.
| Dividend Per Share | 7.36 |
| Payout Ratio | 59.47 |
McDonald's Corporation's most recent stock split took place on March 8, 1999 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 3/8/1999 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |