NYSE$MCD
McDonald's · Q3 2025 earnings
Q3 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
McDonald's reported Q3 2025 total revenues of $7.08B with net income of $2.28B and diluted EPS of $3.18.
Third-quarter total revenues rose 3% to $7.08 billion. Net income was $2.28 billion and diluted EPS was $3.18 versus $3.22 a year ago on comparable constant-currency basis. Global comparable sales were flat with mixed regional performance across U.S. and international markets.
- Q3 total revenues $7.08B (+3% reported).
- Diluted EPS $3.18; net income $2.28B.
- Systemwide sales growth supported by franchise fees and company-operated sales.
- Consumer value and promotional activity remain focal points in the U.S.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
McDonald's · Revenue · Quarterly
$7.08B
Revenue by segment
McDonald's · $2.3B total across 1 segment · Q1 2022
- Company-Owned Restaurants$2.3B—100.0%
Forward guidance
Management focuses on value platforms, restaurant development, and franchisee economics without numeric quarterly EPS targets.
Tailwinds
- Global unit expansion and digital engagement.
- Franchise rent and royalty model supports cash generation.
Headwinds
- Flat comparable sales in key markets.
- Labor, food, and promotional investment pressure margins.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2025
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
39 / 73 earnings
Positive
+9.8%
Q3 2015
Best reaction
-6.2%
Q2 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.0% | -3.2% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.7% | +1.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.3% | -0.0% | +4.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | +3.0% | +1.9% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.9% | -0.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.8% | +4.8% | +1.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.8% | -0.5% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.7% | +9.8% | +13.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.3% | -1.2% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.2% | -2.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.5% | +4.7% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.8% | -0.2% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.2% | +0.9% | -2.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.7% | -2.5% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +7.0% | +6.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.4% | +5.2% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.8% | -0.5% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.5% | +3.7% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.8% | +6.0% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.9% | -2.5% | -3.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.6% | +0.6% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.4% | +1.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.5% | -1.5% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.5% | -3.5% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -2.7% | -4.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.8% | +2.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.1% | -7.3% | -8.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.3% | -1.7% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.5% | +0.2% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.9% | -2.5% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.4% | +4.0% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.9% | -0.8% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.2% | +4.3% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.7% | -4.7% | -12.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.1% | +1.3% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.1% | +2.6% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.9% | +4.2% | +11.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.0% | +0.5% | +4.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.7% | +1.4% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.2% | -7.7% | -9.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +0.2% | — | — |
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