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McDonald's Corporation filings document the reporting framework for a global foodservice retailer built around franchised and company-operated restaurants. Form 8-K filings record quarterly and annual results releases, supplemental financial information, comparable sales, systemwide sales, loyalty activity, restructuring charges, and segment performance across U.S. and international markets.
The filing record also covers governance and capital-structure matters, including the definitive proxy statement, director elections, board committee assignments, executive and director compensation disclosures, and shareholder voting materials. Other event filings document medium-term note issuances under the company’s shelf registration program and related legal opinions, reflecting McDonald's use of public debt markets alongside its common stock structure.
MCDONALDS CORP executive Joseph M. Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, exercised stock options and sold shares in a coordinated transaction. He exercised options to acquire 5,252 shares of common stock at $157.79 per share and then sold 5,252 shares in an open-market sale at $284.32 per share. Following these transactions, he directly holds 7,733.89 shares of McDonald's common stock. The options exercised were originally granted on February 19, 2018 and became exercisable in 25% increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant.
The filing is a Form 144 notice related to proposed and recent sales of Common Stock for an insider associated with MCD. It lists 5,252 shares to be sold (exercise of stock options, cash) and records recent 10b5-1 sales on 03/23/2026, 04/10/2026, 04/23/2026, and 05/26/2026 with quantities of 333, 2,626, 333, and 333 shares respectively.
McDonald’s EVP and Chief Legal Officer Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold common stock in an open-market transaction. On this Form 4, she sold 2,763 shares of McDonald’s common stock at a weighted average price of $278.36 per share, with individual trades ranging from $277.60 to $280.19. After the sale, she directly owns 6,268.12 common shares.
The filing also reports 3,278.25 units of phantom stock held indirectly through a non-qualified benefit plan. Each phantom stock unit represents the cash value of one McDonald’s share and is payable in cash after her separation from the company, and the balance includes amounts acquired through dividend reinvestment.
McDonald's President, McDonald's USA, Joseph M. Erlinger reported an open-market sale of 333 shares of Common Stock at $280.11 per share.
After this transaction, his direct ownership stands at 7,733.89 shares of McDonald’s common stock.
McDonald's affiliate filed a Form 144 reporting proposed sales of Common Stock. The filing lists multiple 10b5-1 sales and proposed offers dated in 2026, including share counts and dollar amounts for transactions on 04/10/2026, 04/23/2026, 03/23/2026, and 03/10/2026.
McDonald’s Corporation reported the final voting results from its 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 20, 2026. All 12 director nominees were elected to the Board for terms lasting until the 2027 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. Shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 by wide margins. Two advisory shareholder proposals, one seeking a policy for an independent Board chair and another seeking the right to act by written consent, did not receive majority support and therefore were not approved.
JPMorgan Chase filed a Schedule 13G reporting ownership of 36,914,418 shares of McDonald's Corporation common stock. The filing states 36,914,418 shares beneficially owned, representing 5.1% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The report lists voting and dispositive power breakdowns, including 30,179,911 shares of sole voting power and 36,671,983 shares of sole dispositive power. The filing names multiple JPMorgan subsidiaries associated with the reported holdings.
State Street Corporation files a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 35,458,503 shares of McDonald's Corp common stock (5%) as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 17,358,437 shares and shared dispositive power of 35,433,830 shares, listing several State Street subsidiaries as the reporting entities. The signature block is by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer.
McDonald’s Corporation reported solid first-quarter 2026 growth, driven by its largely franchised model and global expansion. Total revenues rose to $6.52 billion from $5.96 billion, while global comparable sales increased 3.8% on positive results across all segments. Net income grew to $1.98 billion and diluted earnings per share reached $2.78, up from $2.60, helped by higher franchised margins and a 45.3% operating margin.
Systemwide sales increased 11%, reflecting both higher average check and more restaurants, with 45,699 locations worldwide and about 95% franchised. Operating cash flow was $2.41 billion against $682 million of capital spending, supporting dividends of $1.86 per share and continued share repurchases, even as the company absorbed $47 million of restructuring costs tied to its “Accelerating the Organization” initiative.
McDonald’s Corporation reported solid first quarter 2026 growth. Consolidated revenues reached $6,517 million, up 9%, with global comparable sales rising 3.8% after a 1.0% decline a year earlier. Systemwide sales increased 11% (6% in constant currencies) to over $34 billion for the quarter.
Operating income was $2,953 million, up 12%, and net income was $1,983 million, up 6%. Diluted earnings per share grew 7% to $2.78; excluding $47 million of restructuring charges, non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.83. Foreign currency translation added $0.13 to diluted EPS.
Franchised margins rose to $3,331 million, and McDonald’s ended March 31, 2026 with 45,699 restaurants worldwide, about 95% franchised. During the quarter, it paid a $1.86 per share dividend totaling $1.3 billion and repurchased 1.3 million shares for $393 million. The company expects 2026 operating margin in the mid-to-high 40% range and plans 2,600 openings, yielding roughly 2,100 net new restaurants.