McDonald’s Q1 Systemwide Sales Soar 11%, Comparable Sales Up 3.8%
McDonald’s global comparable sales rose 3.8% in Q1, while systemwide sales jumped 11% to over $34 billion, with consolidated revenues up 9%. Diluted EPS increased 7% to $2.78, excluding $0.05 per share restructuring charges.
1. First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
McDonald’s posted global comparable sales growth of 3.8% and systemwide sales of over $34 billion, up 11% from a year earlier (6% in constant currencies). Consolidated revenues rose 9% to $6.517 billion, operating income increased 12% to $2.953 billion, and diluted EPS climbed to $2.78, a 7% gain.
2. Comparable Sales Performance by Region
U.S. comparable sales rose 3.9%, reversing a 3.6% decline in Q1 2025. International Operated Markets grew 3.9%, led by the U.K., Germany and Australia, while International Developmental Licensed Markets saw 3.4% growth, with Japan powering gains across all regions.
3. Impact of Restructuring Charges
Results included $47 million of pre-tax restructuring charges ($0.05 per share) under the Accelerating the Organization program, compared to $66 million in the prior year. Excluding these charges, operating income rose 11% (5% in constant currencies) and adjusted EPS was $2.83, up 6%.
4. Loyalty Member Sales Metrics
Across 70 loyalty markets, systemwide sales to loyalty members exceeded $38 billion over the trailing twelve months and topped $9 billion in Q1, underscoring the impact of the loyalty program on incremental sales.