McDonald`s Net Income

The latest net income for MCD is $8.8B as of June 2026. That compares with $8.4B in the prior-year period — up 4.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of $16B. Investors often review this figure alongside McDonald`s's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, MCD's net income moved from $8.4B to $8.8B — a 4.7% year-over-year increase. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in McDonald`s's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Consumer Staples companies, MCD currently prints $8.8B for net income, while the sector average sits near $16B. That is roughly 45.2% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at McDonald`s's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A net income figure of $8.8B for MCD is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Staples average is about $16B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting MCD's net income ($8.8B), review year-over-year change from $8.4B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.