McDonald`s Profit Margin

McDonald`s's profit margin stands at 31.62% as of March 2026. That compares with 31.75% in the prior-year period — down 0.4% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.55%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

McDonald`s reported 31.62% in profit margin versus 31.75% a year earlier — a 0.4% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

McDonald`s sits higher the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.55%) with a profit margin of 31.62%. That is roughly 117.3% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 31.62% for McDonald`s means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how McDonald`s's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places MCD next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.