McDonald`s Profit Margin

McDonald`s (MCD) currently reports a profit margin of 32.38% as of September 2026. That compares with 32.04% in the prior-year period — up 1.1% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Use the charts on this page to explore McDonald`s's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

McDonald`s's profit margin increased from 32.04% to 32.38% — a 1.1% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

McDonald`s's profit margin of 32.38% is higher than the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. That is roughly 43.5% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but McDonald`s's current 32.38% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 22.57%) and against MCD's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 32.38%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 22.57%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for McDonald`s, and consider following MCD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.