Business Segments · Selling, general & administrative expenses

International Operated Markets — Selling, general & administrative expenses

McDonald's International Operated Markets — Selling, general & administrative expenses increased by 16.1% to $187.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.1%, from $161.00M to $187.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), International Operated Markets — Selling, general & administrative expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 0.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toSG&A

How to read this metric

A lower ratio of SG&A to revenue suggests better economies of scale and administrative efficiency.

Detailed definition

Overhead costs allocated to the international segment, including management salaries, marketing, and administrative supp...

Peer comparison

Standard SG&A allocation metric used by most multinational corporations.

Metric ID: mcd_segment_international_operated_markets_selling_general_administrative_expenses

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$157.25M$157.25M$157.25M$157.25M$158.75M$158.75M$158.75M$158.75M$157.75M$157.75M$157.75M$157.75M$161.00M$187.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+1.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-0.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.1%+16.1%
YoY Change+1.0%+1.0%+1.0%+1.0%-0.6%-0.6%-0.6%-0.6%+2.1%+16.1%
Range$157.25M$187.00M
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+2.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses?
McDonald's (MCD) reported international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses of $187.00M in Q1 2026.
How has McDonald's's international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses changed year-over-year?
McDonald's's international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $161.00M to $187.00M.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), McDonald's's international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses has grown at a 0.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $629.00M to $631.00M.
What does international operated markets — selling, general & administrative expenses mean?
Administrative and overhead costs allocated to the international business segment.