Operating Income

Gross Profit

McDonald's Gross Profit decreased by 8.9% to $5.84B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.5%, from $5.34B to $5.84B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.

Detailed definition

The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...

Peer comparison

Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.

Metric ID: is_gross_profit

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$5.31B$5.61B$5.08B$5.13B$5.28B$5.30B$5.88B$6.07B$5.54B$5.86B$6.23B$5.34B$6.19B$6.41B$5.84B
QoQ Change+5.6%-9.4%+0.9%+3.0%+0.3%+10.9%+3.2%-8.7%+5.8%+6.2%-14.3%+16.0%+3.6%-8.9%
YoY Change-3.4%-5.8%+4.3%+14.6%+14.8%+4.6%-0.3%+2.6%-3.7%+5.6%+3.0%+9.5%
Range$5.08B$6.41B
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.8%
Median YoY Growth+3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's gross profit?
McDonald's (MCD) reported gross profit of $5.84B in Q1 2026.
How has McDonald's's gross profit changed year-over-year?
McDonald's's gross profit increased by 9.5% year-over-year, from $5.34B to $5.84B.
What does gross profit mean?
The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.