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McDonald's Corporation

MCD
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McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain... McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from offerings like biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hotcakes. Additionally, the company provides oatmeal, an assortment of desserts including milkshakes, sundaes, and soft-serve ice cream, plus a selection of baked goods. A wide array of soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages completes their offering. By December 31, 2021, the corporation's global network encompassed 40,031 establishments. McDonald's Corporation, founded in 1940, has its main corporate office located in Chicago, Illinois.
Share Price
$257.60
Last synced: 2026-09-14
Market Cap
$183.03B
Change (1 day)
2.02%
Change (1 year)
-14.72%
Country
US
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Operating Margin for McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Operating Margin as of September 2026 TTM: 45.84%
According to McDonald's Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 45.84%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 45.68%.
Operating Margin history for McDonald's Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
Year Operating Margin Change
2026 (TTM) 45.84% 1.44%
2024 45.19% -1.07%
2023 45.68% 13.01%
2022 40.42% -9.35%
2021 44.59% 16.94%
2020 38.13% -10.18%
2019 42.45% 2.29%
2018 41.50% -0.86%
2017 41.86% 33.10%
2016 31.45% 11.84%
2015 28.12% -2.93%
2014 28.97% -7.09%
2013 31.18% -0.10%
2012 31.21% -1.17%
2011 31.58% 1.74%
2010 31.04% 3.19%
2009 30.08% 9.82%
2008 27.39% 60.93%
2007 17.02% -19.79%
2006 21.22% 1.82%
2005 20.84% 9.51%
2004 19.03% 15.19%
2003 16.52% 20.41%
2002 13.72% -24.37%
2001 18.14% -17.55%
2000 22.00% 0.00%
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
Company Operating Margin Operating Margin Difference Country
9.43% -99.79%
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15.20% -99.67%
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30.99% -99.32%
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27.12% -99.41%
US
11.98% -99.74%
US
What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.