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.
McDonald's reported a Form 144 notice to sell 2,626 shares of Common Stock. The filing states the sale date as 03/10/2026 and lists the shares as resulting from an exercise of stock options with proceeds in cash. Recent 10b5-1 sales by Joseph Erlinger are shown as 01/12/2026 2,626 shares, 02/10/2026 2,626 shares and 02/23/2026 333 shares.
McDonald’s executive Desiree Ralls-Morrison, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported a discretionary transaction involving 1,518.690 shares of phantom stock under a non-qualified benefit plan on February 20, 2026. Each phantom stock share represents a right to receive the cash value of one share of McDonald’s common stock and is payable in cash after she separates from the company.
Following this transaction, she indirectly held 3,254.670 phantom stock shares in the plan and directly held 9,031.120 shares of McDonald’s common stock. The filing does not reflect traditional open-market buying or selling of common stock, but an internal benefit plan adjustment.
McDonald's Corporation insider Joseph M. Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, reported an open-market sale of company stock. On February 23, 2026, he sold 333 shares of McDonald's common stock at an average price of $330.43 per share.
After this transaction, Erlinger directly owned 8,732.89 shares of McDonald's common stock. This filing records a relatively small insider sale by a senior executive, showing a modest reduction of his direct holdings.
MCDONALDS CORP executive Jonathan Banner reported option exercises and share sales. On February 23, he exercised options for 4,600 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $266.20 per share. He then sold a total of 6,200.66 shares of McDonald’s common stock in open-market transactions at prices around $333 per share. After these trades, he directly owned 2,291.09 McDonald’s shares.
McDonald’s Corporation reports solid 2025 annual results, with revenues of $26.9 billion, up 4%, and operating income of $12.4 billion, up 6%. Diluted EPS rose 5% to $11.95, helped by higher sales-driven franchised margins.
Global comparable sales grew 3.1%, while Systemwide sales reached $139.4 billion, up 7%. The company generated $10.6 billion in operating cash flow and $7.2 billion in free cash flow, returning $7.1 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
McDonald’s opened 2,276 new restaurants, ending 2025 with 45,356 locations, about 95% franchised. Management’s 2026 outlook calls for operating margin in the mid-to-high 40% range, 2.5% Systemwide sales growth from unit expansion, and capital spending of $3.7–$3.9 billion.
MCD: Rule 144 notice reporting recent insider sales and a scheduled RSU sale. The filing lists two 10b5-1 sales by Joseph Erlinger of 2,626 shares on 02/10/2026 for $854,106.50 and 01/12/2026 for $805,068.58. It also lists 333 Performance Restricted Stock Units to be sold on 02/13/2026.
Steijaert Manuel JM reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for MCD. The filing lists transactions totaling 36,738 shares at a weighted average price of $327.58 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 28,081 shares.
Rice Brian S reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for MCD. The filing lists transactions totaling 30,458 shares at a weighted average price of $327.58 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 24,070 shares.
Ralls-Morrison Desiree reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for MCD. The filing lists transactions totaling 37,756 shares at a weighted average price of $327.58 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 28,081 shares.
McDonald Gillian reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for MCD. The filing lists transactions totaling 46,768 shares at a weighted average price of $327.58 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 30,087 shares.