NYSE$MCD
McDonald's · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
McDonald's experienced a challenging yet inspiring Q4 2020, with global comparable sales recovering nearly 99% of Q4 2019 levels and U.S. comparable sales showing positive growth.
McDonald's Q4 2020 results reflect a recovery towards pre-pandemic performance, driven by strong U.S. sales offsetting declines in international markets. The company's strategic investments in marketing and digital presence contributed to positive comparable sales in the U.S., while COVID-19 related restrictions impacted international markets.
- Global comparable sales decreased by 1.3%, showing improvement from previous quarters.
- U.S. comparable sales increased by 5.5%, driven by strong average check growth and successful marketing initiatives.
- International markets experienced negative comparable sales due to COVID-19 resurgences and related restrictions.
- Consolidated revenues decreased by 2% (3% in constant currencies), while operating income decreased by 7% (9% in constant currencies).
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
McDonald's · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.31B
Revenue by segment
McDonald's · $2.3B total across 1 segment · Q1 2022
- Company-Owned Restaurants$2.3B—100.0%
Forward guidance
The company expects some restrictions in various markets so long as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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 Q4 2020
+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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