Item 1. Financial Statements

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Item 1. Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(unaudited)
In millions, except per share dataJune 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and equivalents$822$774
Accounts and notes receivable2,4852,466
Inventories, at cost, not in excess of market5861
Prepaid expenses and other current assets980863
Total current assets4,3454,163
Other assets
Investments in affiliates2,8962,820
Goodwill3,3473,354
Miscellaneous6,3936,331
Total other assets12,63712,505
Lease right-of-use asset, net14,45914,606
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, at cost49,94349,290
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(21,464)(21,049)
Net property and equipment28,47928,241
Total assets$59,920$59,515
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$1,114$1,149
Lease liability690694
Income taxes327250
Other taxes261247
Accrued interest428533
Accrued payroll and other liabilities1,1981,488
Total current liabilities4,0184,361
Long-term debt39,86339,973
Long-term lease liability14,03914,147
Long-term income taxes176139
Deferred revenues - initial franchise fees946945
Other long-term liabilities677704
Deferred income taxes1,2221,038
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized – 165.0 million shares; issued – none——
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized – 3.5 billion shares; issued – 1,660.6 million shares1717
Additional paid-in capital9,8419,641
Retained earnings71,98770,282
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(2,340)(2,414)
Common stock in treasury, at cost; 953.0 and 950.0 million shares(80,527)(79,316)
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)(1,023)(1,791)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)$59,920$59,515

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
In millions, except per share data2026202520262025
Revenues
Revenues from franchised restaurants$4,393$4,213$8,399$7,874
Sales by Company-owned and operated restaurants2,5252,4584,8424,590
Other revenues182172375334
Total revenues7,0996,84313,61612,799
Operating costs and expenses
Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses6806541,3561,274
Company-owned and operated restaurant expenses2,1382,0784,1703,937
Other restaurant expenses163149329289
Selling, general & administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization111106222213
Other7065951,3541,170
Other operating (income) expense, net(37)29(106)36
Total operating costs and expenses3,7603,6117,3246,918
Operating income3,3383,2326,2925,880
Interest expense409390809766
Nonoperating (income) expense, net(6)(18)5(76)
Income before provision for income taxes2,9362,8615,4785,190
Provision for income taxes5746081,1331,069
Net income$2,362$2,253$4,345$4,121
Earnings per common share-basic$3.33$3.15$6.12$5.77
Earnings per common share-diluted$3.32$3.14$6.10$5.74
Dividends declared per common share$1.86$1.77$3.72$3.54
Weighted-average shares outstanding-basic709.1714.5709.9714.7
Weighted-average shares outstanding-diluted711.1717.6712.3717.9

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
In millions2026202520262025
Net income$2,362$2,253$4,345$4,121
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), including net investment hedges1223721307
Reclassification of (gain) loss to net income————
Foreign currency translation adjustments-net of tax benefit (expense) of $(40), $309, $(97) and $4451223721307
Cash flow hedges:
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI7(106)30(158)
Reclassification of (gain) loss to net income9923(6)
Cash flow hedges-net of tax benefit (expense) of $(5), $29, $(16) and $4916(97)53(164)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI(1)(13)7(19)
Reclassification of (gain) loss to net income(3)—(7)(1)
Defined benefit pension plans-net of tax benefit (expense) of $0, $0, $(1) and $0(4)(13)—(20)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax2412774123
Comprehensive income$2,386$2,380$4,419$4,244

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
In millions2026202520262025
Operating activities
Net income$2,362$2,253$4,345$4,121
Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operations
Charges and credits:
Depreciation and amortization5655441,1311,064
Deferred income taxes(58)(41)5(84)
Share-based compensation39449989
Other(51)(71)(143)(144)
Changes in working capital items(50)(731)(215)(620)
Cash provided by operations2,8071,9985,2224,426
Investing activities
Capital expenditures(831)(744)(1,516)(1,295)
Purchases of restaurant businesses(74)(56)(153)(131)
Sales of restaurant businesses1373420983
Sales of property21115616
Other(121)(114)(244)(314)
Cash used for investing activities(868)(869)(1,648)(1,641)
Financing activities
Net short-term borrowings (repayments)492597(299)(195)
Long-term financing issuances—1,4031,1592,901
Long-term financing repayments(580)(700)(581)(1,393)
Treasury stock purchases(856)(505)(1,251)(982)
Common stock dividends(1,317)(1,265)(2,640)(2,530)
Proceeds from stock option exercises1441142188
Other(140)(126)(142)(87)
Cash used for financing activities(2,387)(555)(3,612)(2,098)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents996585104
Cash and equivalents increase (decrease)(348)63848791
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period1,1701,2387741,085
Cash and equivalents at end of period$822$1,876$822$1,876

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For the six months ended June 30, 2025
Common stock issuedAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Common stock in treasuryTotal shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capitalRetained earningsPensionsCash flow hedgesForeign currency translation
In millions, except per share dataSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 20241,660.6$17$9,281$66,834$(393)$119$(2,279)(945.4)$(77,375)$(3,797)
Net income4,1214,121
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(20)(164)307123
Comprehensive income4,244
Common stock cash dividends ($3.54 per share)(2,530)(2,530)
Treasury stock purchases(3.2)(953)(953)
Share-based compensation8989
Stock option exercises and other1311.657188
Balance at June 30, 20251,660.6$17$9,500$68,424$(413)$(45)$(1,972)(947.0)$(78,271)$(2,760)
For the six months ended June 30, 2026
Common stock issuedAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Common stock in treasuryTotal shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capitalRetained earningsPensionsCash flow hedgesForeign currency translation
In millions, except per share dataSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 20251,660.6$17$9,641$70,282$(432)$13$(1,995)(950.0)$(79,316)$(1,791)
Net income4,3454,345
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax—532174
Comprehensive income4,419
Common stock cash dividends ($3.72 per share)(2,640)(2,640)
Treasury stock purchases(4.2)(1,252)(1,252)
Share-based compensation9999
Stock option exercises and other1011.241142
Balance at June 30, 20261,660.6$17$9,841$71,987$(432)$66$(1,974)(953.0)$(80,527)$(1,023)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For the quarter ended June 30, 2025
Common stock issuedAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Common stock in treasuryTotal shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capitalRetained earningsPensionsCash flow hedgesForeign currency translation
In millions, except per share dataSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at March 31, 20251,660.6$17$9,423$67,436$(400)$52$(2,209)(945.6)$(77,773)$(3,454)
Net income2,2532,253
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(13)(97)237127
Comprehensive income2,380
Common stock cash dividends ($1.77 per share)(1,265)(1,265)
Treasury stock purchases(1.7)(506)(506)
Share-based compensation4444
Stock option exercises and other330.2841
Balance at June 30, 20251,660.6$17$9,500$68,424$(413)$(45)$(1,972)(947.0)$(78,271)$(2,760)
For the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Common stock issuedAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Common stock in treasuryTotal shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capitalRetained earningsPensionsCash flow hedgesForeign currency translation
In millions, except per share dataSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at March 31, 20261,660.6$17$9,792$70,942$(428)$50$(1,986)(950.2)$(79,673)$(1,286)
Net income2,3622,362
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(4)161224
Comprehensive income2,386
Common stock cash dividends ($1.86 per share)(1,317)(1,317)
Treasury stock purchases(2.9)(858)(858)
Share-based compensation3939
Stock option exercises and other100.1414
Balance at June 30, 20261,660.6$17$9,841$71,987$(432)$66$(1,974)(953.0)$(80,527)$(1,023)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

McDonald’s Corporation, the registrant, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to herein as the "Company." The Company, its franchisees and suppliers, are referred to herein as the "System."

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s December 31, 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026 do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for the full year.

Certain columns and rows within the financial statements and tables presented may not add due to rounding. Percentages have been calculated from the underlying whole-dollar amounts for all periods presented.

Restaurant Information

The following table presents restaurant information by ownership type:

Restaurants at June 30,20262025
Conventional franchised22,72222,171
Developmental licensed9,8339,373
Foreign affiliated11,46110,515
Total Franchised44,01642,059
Company-owned and operated2,0122,054
Total Systemwide restaurants46,02844,113

The results of operations of restaurant businesses purchased and sold in transactions with franchisees were not material either individually or in the aggregate to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Per Common Share Information

Diluted earnings per common share is calculated as net income divided by diluted weighted-average shares. Diluted weighted-average shares include weighted-average shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of share-based compensation, calculated using the treasury stock method, of 2.0 million shares and 3.1 million shares for the quarters ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 2.4 million shares and 3.2 million shares for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Share-based compensation awards that would have been antidilutive, and therefore were not included in the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares, totaled 3.6 million shares and 1.9 million shares for the quarters ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 3.2 million shares and 2.0 million shares for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Disaggregation - Income Statement Expenses

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" ("ASU 2024-03"). The pronouncement expands the disclosure requirements for expenses, specifically by providing more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. We are currently in the process of determining the impact that ASU 2024-03 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.

Internal-Use Software

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software" ("ASU 2025-06"). The pronouncement modernizes the accounting guidance for internal-use software costs by removing the various stages of a software development project to accommodate different software development methods. ASU 2025-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently in the process of determining the impact that ASU 2025-06 will have on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accelerating the Organization

In January 2023, the Company announced an evolution of its successful Accelerating the Arches strategy. Enhancements to the strategy included the addition of Restaurant Development to the Company’s growth pillars and an internal effort to modernize ways of working, Accelerating the Organization, both of which are aimed at elevating the Company’s performance. Accelerating the Organization is designed to unlock further growth as the Company focuses on becoming faster, more innovative and more efficient for its customers and people.

The Company incurred $98 million and $109 million of restructuring charges related to Accelerating the Organization in the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These restructuring charges were recorded in the Other operating (income) expense, net line within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. There were no significant non-cash impairment charges included in the amounts listed in the table below.

The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to this strategic initiative (in millions):

Employee Termination BenefitsCosts to Terminate ContractsProfessional Services and Other CostsTotal
2026
Accrued Balance at Beginning of Year$34$4$15$53
Restructuring costs incurred5—4247
Cash payments(3)—(41)(44)
Other non-cash items——(1)(1)
Accrued Balance at March 31, 2026$36$4$15$55
Restructuring costs incurred——5151
Cash payments(3)(1)(58)(62)
Other non-cash items————
Accrued Balance at June 30, 2026$33$3$8$44

Of the $98 million of restructuring charges incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2026, $97 million was recorded primarily at Corporate and $1 million was recorded in the International Operated Markets.

Substantially all of the accrued restructuring balance recorded at June 30, 2026, related to the Company's Accelerating the Organization initiative, is expected to be paid out over the next twelve months.

The Company continues to evolve its ways of working by driving efficiency and effectiveness across the organization, primarily led by its Global Business Services ("GBS") organization. Transformation efforts under Accelerating the Organization will continue to result in various restructuring charges as the strategy progresses through its anticipated completion during 2027, with $795 million of total restructuring charges incurred since the initiative commenced in 2023. The Company currently expects to incur approximately $250 million of restructuring charges in 2026, primarily related to professional services costs.

Equity Method Investments

The Company has various investments accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company records its proportionate share of the net income or loss of each equity method investee, with a corresponding change to the carrying value of the investment. The carrying value of the investment is also adjusted for any dividends received and the effect of foreign exchange. The Company records its proportionate share of net income or loss within the Other operating (income) expense, net line on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The carrying value of the investments are recorded within the Investments in affiliates line on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company has elected to record dividends received from its equity method investments under the nature of distribution approach, which provides for the recording of such distributions within the cash provided by operations section of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to the extent that such distributions are from the normal operating or financing activities of the investee.

The Company’s primary equity method investments include partial ownership in Grand Foods Holding, an entity that operates and manages McDonald's business in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and partial ownership in McDonald’s Japan Holdings Co., Ltd, an entity that operates and manages McDonald’s business in Japan. The Company has granted these entities the right to operate the McDonald's business as part of a Master Franchise Agreement. Revenue related to these agreements are accounted for in a manner consistent with the Company’s other franchise arrangements.

The following table summarizes the amounts related to the Company’s primary equity method investees during the periods presented.

June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
In MillionsPercentage OwnershipFair Value (Level 1)Carrying AmountPercentage OwnershipFair Value (Level 1)Carrying Amount
Grand Foods Holding48%N/A$2,13448%N/A$2,048
McDonald's Japan Holdings Co., Ltd35%$2,161$65835%$1,915$657

As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate carrying amount of the Company's investments in these equity method investees exceeded its proportionate share of the net assets of these equity method investees by $1.4 billion. This difference is not amortized. Management has concluded that there are no indicators of impairment related to these investments.

The following table summarizes the amounts recorded related to the Company's primary equity method investments during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Six Months Ended June 30,
In Millions20262025
Revenue$297$280
Equity in earnings$98$94
Accounts receivable$96$166
Dividends received$17$15

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 19.5% and 21.3% for the quarters ended 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 20.7% and 20.6% for the six months ended 2026 and 2025, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 reflected discrete income tax benefits related to restructuring initiatives.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value disclosures are reflected in a three-level hierarchy, maximizing the use of observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability on the measurement date and are defined as follows:

  • Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for an identical asset or liability in an active market.

  • Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for a similar asset or liability in an active market or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

  • Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement of the asset or liability.

There were no significant changes to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value as described in the Company's December 31, 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

At June 30, 2026, the fair value of the Company’s debt obligations was estimated at $38.3 billion, compared to a carrying amount of $39.9 billion. The fair value of debt obligations is based upon quoted market prices, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The carrying amount of cash and equivalents and notes receivable approximate fair value.

Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt and derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of these changes. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:

Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
In millionsBalance Sheet ClassificationJune 30, 2026December 31, 2025Balance Sheet ClassificationJune 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currencyPrepaid expenses and other current assets$58$3Accrued payroll and other liabilities$(14)$(117)
Interest ratePrepaid expenses and other current assets——Accrued payroll and other liabilities(12)—
Foreign currencyMiscellaneous other assets3724Other long-term liabilities(3)(12)
Interest rateMiscellaneous other assets——Other long-term liabilities—(16)
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$95$27$(29)$(145)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
EquityMiscellaneous other assets66104
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$66$104$—$—
Total derivatives$161$131$(29)$(145)

The following table presents the pre-tax amounts from derivative instruments affecting income and AOCI for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively:

Location of gain or loss recognized in income on derivativeGain (loss) recognized in AOCIGain (loss) reclassified into income from AOCIGain (loss) recognized in income on derivative
In millions202620252026202520262025
Foreign currencyNonoperating income/expense$39$(192)$(32)$7
Interest rateInterest expense—(13)2—
Cash flow hedges$39$(205)$(30)$7
Foreign currency denominated debtNonoperating income/expense$381$(1,660)
Foreign currency derivativesNonoperating income/expense41(273)
Foreign currency derivatives(1)Interest expense$22$31
Net investment hedges$422$(1,933)$22$31
Foreign currencyNonoperating income/expense$(4)$(6)
EquitySelling, general & administrative expenses(6)5
Undesignated derivatives$(10)$(1)
(1)The amount of gain (loss) recognized in income related to components excluded from effectiveness testing.

Fair Value Hedges

The Company enters into fair value hedges to reduce the exposure to changes in fair values of certain liabilities. The Company enters into fair value hedges that convert a portion of its fixed rate debt into floating rate debt by use of interest rate swaps. At June 30, 2026, the carrying amount of fixed-rate debt that was effectively converted was an equivalent notional amount of $488 million, which included a decrease of $12 million of cumulative hedging adjustments. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized a $4 million gain on the fair value of interest rate swaps, and a corresponding loss on the fair value of the related hedged debt instrument to interest expense.

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company enters into cash flow hedges to reduce the exposure to variability in certain expected future cash flows. To protect against the reduction in value of forecasted foreign currency cash flows (such as royalties denominated in foreign currencies), the Company uses foreign currency forwards to hedge a portion of anticipated exposures. The hedges cover up to the next 18 months for certain exposures and are denominated in various currencies. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had derivatives outstanding with an equivalent notional amount of $2.4 billion that hedged a portion of forecasted foreign currency denominated cash flows.

Based on market conditions at June 30, 2026, the $66 million in cumulative cash flow hedging gains, after tax, is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company's earnings over the next 12 months.

Net Investment Hedges

The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt (third-party and intercompany) and foreign currency derivatives to hedge its investments in certain foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. Realized and unrealized translation adjustments from these hedges are included in shareholders' equity in the foreign currency translation component of Other comprehensive income ("OCI") and offset translation adjustments on the underlying net assets of foreign subsidiaries and affiliates, which also are recorded in OCI. As of June 30, 2026, $15.4 billion of the Company's third-party foreign currency denominated debt, and $1.3 billion of foreign currency derivatives were designated to hedge investments in certain foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.

Undesignated Derivatives

The Company enters into certain derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting. Therefore, the changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings together with the gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position. As an example, the Company enters into equity derivative contracts, to hedge market-driven changes in certain of its supplemental benefit plan liabilities. The Company may also use certain investments to hedge changes in these liabilities. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives or investments are recorded in Selling, general & administrative expenses together with the changes in the supplemental benefit plan liabilities. In addition, the Company uses foreign currency forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. The changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in Nonoperating (income) expense, net, along with the currency gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position.

Credit Risk

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by its derivative counterparties. The Company did not have significant exposure to any individual counterparty at June 30, 2026 and has master agreements that contain netting arrangements. For financial reporting purposes, the Company presents gross derivative balances in its financial statements and supplementary data, including for counterparties subject to netting arrangements. Some of these agreements also require each party to post collateral if credit ratings fall below, or aggregate exposures exceed, certain contractual limits. At June 30, 2026, the Company was required to post $56 million of collateral due to the negative fair value of certain derivative positions.

Franchise Arrangements

Revenues from franchised restaurants consisted of:

Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
In millions2026202520262025
Rents$2,760$2,677$5,264$4,990
Royalties1,6131,5173,0962,847
Initial fees20183937
Revenues from franchised restaurants$4,393$4,213$8,399$7,874

Segment Information

The Company operates under the following global organizational structure, which reflects how management reviews and evaluates operating performance:

  • U.S. segment - the Company's largest market. The segment is 95% franchised as of June 30, 2026.

  • International Operated Markets segment - comprised of markets, or countries in which the Company owns and operates and franchises restaurants, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the U.K. The segment is 90% franchised as of June 30, 2026.

  • International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate - comprised primarily of developmental licensee and affiliate markets in the McDonald’s System, including equity method investments in China and Japan, as well as Corporate activities. The International Developmental Licensed Markets are 99% franchised as of June 30, 2026.

The Company's chief operating decision makers ("CODMs") are the President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Segment performance is evaluated based on one measure of a segment's profit or loss, operating income, which is used to allocate resources in the annual planning process. Throughout the year, the CODMs consider forecast to actual operating income results and variances against plan to evaluate segment performance and priorities related to allocation of capital and resources supporting organizational objectives.

All intercompany revenues and expenses are eliminated in computing revenues and operating income. Corporate general and administrative expenses consist of corporate office support costs in areas such as facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, legal, marketing, restaurant operations, supply chain and training. Corporate assets include cash and equivalents, financial instruments, deferred tax assets and office facilities.

Quarters EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
In millions2026202520262025
U.S.$2,827$2,781$5,409$5,276
International Operated Markets3,6033,4626,9286,377
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate6696001,2791,145
Total Revenues$7,099$6,843$13,616$12,799
U.S.$320$325$643$643
International Operated Markets359328712630
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate———1
Total Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses$680$654$1,356$1,274
U.S.$693$694$1,362$1,339
International Operated Markets1,3221,2862,5772,409
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate12397230189
Total Company-operated restaurant expenses$2,138$2,078$4,170$3,937
U.S.$147$149$287$292
International Operated Markets190174378335
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate479377911755
Total Selling, general, & administrative expenses$817$700$1,576$1,383
U.S.$93$85$164$172
International Operated Markets8383180
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate25552874
Total Other segment items*$126$178$223$325
U.S.$1,573$1,527$2,953$2,829
International Operated Markets1,7231,6353,2302,924
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate4270109127
Total Operating income$3,338$3,232$6,292$5,880
U.S.$357$318$631$543
International Operated Markets466418868739
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate891713
Total Capital expenditures$831$744$1,516$1,295
U.S.$246$252$497$493
International Operated Markets217196430378
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate10395205193
Total Depreciation & amortization**$565$544$1,131$1,064
In millionsJune 30, 2026December 31, 2025
U.S.$23,189$23,008
International Operated Markets27,73927,487
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate8,9929,020
Total Assets$59,920$59,515

*Other segment items is the difference between revenues less the significant expenses disclosed and operating income. This includes other restaurant expenses and other operating expenses included in the Other operating (income) expense, net line within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

**Total depreciation & amortization is included within the respective expense lines disclosed above, such as Company-operated restaurant expenses, Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses, and Selling, general & administrative expenses.

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