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McDonald’s Corporation announced a planned leadership transition in its U.S. business. Joseph M. Erlinger, Executive Vice President and President of McDonald’s USA, notified the company on August 3, 2026 of his intention to leave his role effective August 4, 2026, and will serve in an advisory capacity until early 2027 with no change to his compensation.
The Board appointed Skye Anderson as Executive Vice President and President of McDonald’s USA, effective August 4, 2026. Anderson, a McDonald’s executive for more than 26 years, most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of McDonald’s USA and will oversee nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants. The press release notes that, as head of the U.S. West Zone, she helped support initiatives that modernized more than 5,700 restaurants, drove comparable sales growth of more than 30 percent and increased average restaurant unit cash flow by $100,000. McDonald’s globally has over 45,000 locations in over 100 countries, approximately 95% of which are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
McDonald’s Corporation reported second quarter 2026 results with consolidated revenues of $7,099 million, up 4%, and net income of $2,362 million, up 5%. Diluted earnings per share were $3.32, a 6% increase; excluding $0.06 per share of restructuring charges related to Accelerating the Organization, diluted EPS was $3.38.
Global comparable sales grew 1.3%, including 0.8% in the U.S., 1.5% in International Operated Markets, and 1.9% in International Developmental Licensed Markets. Global Systemwide sales increased 5% to $37 billion (4% in constant currencies). Trailing twelve‑month Systemwide sales to loyalty members exceeded $40 billion, with 90‑day active loyalty users up 13% to nearly 220 million.
Operating income was $3,338 million, up 3%, with an operating margin of 46.2%. 2026 results included net pre‑tax restructuring charges of $52 million for the quarter and $99 million year‑to‑date. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.86 per share (about $1.3 billion) and repurchased 3.0 million shares for $858 million. Management expects 2026 net restaurant expansion to add about 2.5% to Systemwide sales growth, operating margin in the mid‑to‑high 40% range, capital expenditures of $3.7–$3.9 billion, roughly 2,600 openings and about 2,100 net restaurant additions, targeting 50,000 global units in 2028.
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.
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.
McDonald’s Corporation filed an amendment to a prior report about its Board composition. The company previously disclosed that James D. Farley, Jr. was elected to the Board effective February 4, 2026. On March 30, 2026, the Board appointed Mr. Farley to its Audit & Finance Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee, effective immediately.
McDonald’s Corporation reported solid growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Fourth quarter global comparable sales rose 5.7%, with the U.S. up 6.8% and broad-based gains across international markets. Quarterly revenues increased 10% to $7,009 million and operating income grew 10% to $3,156 million.
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $3.03, up 8%, or $3.12 on a non-GAAP basis excluding restructuring-related charges. For 2025, revenues increased 4% to $26,885 million, net income grew 4% to $8,563 million, and diluted EPS rose 5% to $11.95.
Systemwide sales for the full year increased 7% to about $129.7 billion, while sales to loyalty members grew 20% to nearly $37 billion. The company generated $10,551 million of cash from operations, produced $7,186 million of free cash flow, raised its quarterly dividend 5% to $1.86 per share, and repurchased 6.7 million shares for $2.0 billion.
McDonald’s Corporation added automotive executive James D. Farley, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2026, increasing the Board size to 12 directors. The Board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and has no material relationships or reportable transactions with the Company.
Farley is President and CEO of Ford Motor Company and has more than 30 years of experience leading global organizations and consumer brands. He will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors, as described in McDonald’s 2025 proxy statement, and has not yet been appointed to any Board committees.
McDonald’s Corporation filed a current report to announce it has issued an investor release with results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and supplemental information as Exhibit 99.2, and the information under Item 2.02 is deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act.
The filing lists McDonald’s common stock (symbol MCD) as registered on the New York Stock Exchange. The report is signed by the Company’s Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
McDonald’s Corporation reported that on August 27, 2025 it issued $550,000,000 of 4.400% Medium-Term Notes due 2031 and $750,000,000 of 5.000% Medium-Term Notes due 2036 under its existing medium-term notes program. These new notes were issued pursuant to its shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 and related prospectus, prospectus supplement, and pricing supplements.
The company also filed a legal opinion from its Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal Officer confirming the legality of the notes, along with the related consent as exhibits to the report.