McDonald's Profit Margin

McDonald's (MCDS.NE) currently reports a profit margin of 31.72% as of June 2026. That compares with 32.2% in the prior-year period — down 1.5% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 20.29%. Use the charts on this page to explore McDonald's's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

McDonald's's profit margin decreased from 32.2% to 31.72% — a 1.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

McDonald's's profit margin of 31.72% is higher than the Consumer Staples sector average of 20.29%. That is roughly 56.3% 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 31.72% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 20.29%) and against MCDS.NE'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 31.72%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 20.29%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for McDonald's, and consider following MCDS.NE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.