McDonald's Q1 2026 EPS of $2.78 with global comparable sales up 3.8%

McDonald's reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.52 billion, up 9%, and diluted EPS of $2.78, up 7%. Global comparable sales rose 3.8%, with the U.S. up 3.9% on check growth. The release included $47 million of pre-tax restructuring charges tied to Accelerating the Organization, and it gave no full-year outlook.

• Revenue $6,517 million, up 9% (4% in constant currencies)
• Diluted EPS $2.78 reported; $2.83 excluding $0.05 of charges
• Global comparable sales +3.8%; U.S. +3.9%, driven by check growth
• Operating income $2,953 million, up 12%; restructuring charges $47 million

SEC filing 8-K · accession 0000063908-26-000048 · sec.gov ↗