Gross Profit for McDonald's (MCD)
According to McDonald's's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $15.44B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
MCD
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$15.44B
YoY change
+4.9%
5Y CAGR
+9.6%
Peak year (2025)
$15.44B
Cumulative gross profit
$339.62B
Gross Profit history chart for McDonald's (MCD) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for McDonald's (MCD) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.44B | +4.9% | ||
| 2024 | $14.71B | +1.0% | ||
| 2023 | $14.56B | +10.3% | ||
| 2022 | $13.21B | +5.0% | ||
| 2021 | $12.58B | +29.0% | ||
| 2020 | $9.75B | -12.8% | ||
| 2019 | $11.18B | +3.2% | ||
| 2018 | $10.83B | +2.0% | ||
| 2017 | $10.62B | +4.1% | ||
| 2016 | $10.20B | +4.2% | ||
| 2015 | $9.79B | -6.4% | ||
| 2014 | $10.46B | -4.1% | ||
| 2013 | $10.90B | +0.8% | ||
| 2012 | $10.82B | +1.2% | ||
| 2011 | $10.69B | +10.9% | ||
| 2010 | $9.64B | +9.6% | ||
| 2009 | $8.79B | +1.8% | ||
| 2008 | $8.64B | +9.3% | ||
| 2007 | $7.91B | +14.0% | ||
| 2006 | $6.93B | +12.2% | ||
| 2005 | $6.18B | +4.6% | ||
| 2004 | $5.90B | -31.4% | ||
| 2003 | $8.61B | +11.3% | ||
| 2002 | $7.74B | +2.9% | ||
| 2001 | $7.52B | +1.4% | ||
| 2000 | $7.41B | -8.1% | ||
| 1999 | $8.07B | +6.4% | ||
| 1998 | $7.58B | -19.6% | ||
| 1997 | $9.43B | +6.2% | ||
| 1996 | $8.88B | +43.9% | ||
| 1995 | $6.17B | +15.8% | ||
| 1994 | $5.33B | +12.8% | ||
| 1993 | $4.72B | -21.3% | ||
| 1992 | $6.00B | +7.5% | ||
| 1991 | $5.58B | +2.4% | ||
| 1990 | $5.45B | +112.9% | ||
| 1989 | $2.56B | +12.4% | ||
| 1988 | $2.28B | +12.5% | ||
| 1987 | $2.03B | -13.3% | ||
| 1986 | $2.34B | +5.7% | ||
| 1985 | $2.21B | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from McDonald's's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, McDonald's (MCD) gross profit totalled $15.44B – edged up 4.9% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), McDonald's gross profit produced a CAGR of +9.6% – sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $15.44B, with the historical low of $2.03B recorded in 1987.
McDonald's (MCD) sits 9th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $41.88B.
McDonald's Gross Profit by Year
McDonald's Gross Profit 2025: $15.44B
McDonald's gross profit in 2025 was $15.44B, edged up 4.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
McDonald's Gross Profit 2024: $14.71B
McDonald's gross profit in 2024 was $14.71B, edged up 1.0% from 2023.
McDonald's Gross Profit 2023: $14.56B
McDonald's gross profit in 2023 was $14.56B, grew 10.3% from 2022.
McDonald's Gross Profit 2022: $13.21B
McDonald's gross profit in 2022 was $13.21B, edged up 5.0% from 2021.
McDonald's Gross Profit 2021: $12.58B
McDonald's gross profit in 2021 was $12.58B.
See more financial history for McDonald's (MCD).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as McDonald's, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $398.06B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $360.51B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $236.42B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $54.87B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $28.89B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $26.92B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $18.69B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $17.09B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is McDonald's's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for McDonald's (MCD) is $15.44B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has McDonald's gross profit changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's (MCD) gross profit changed +4.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of McDonald's gross profit?
- McDonald's (MCD) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +9.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did McDonald's gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- McDonald's gross profit reached its highest annual value of $15.44B in 2025.
What was McDonald's gross profit in 2024?
- McDonald's (MCD) gross profit in 2024 was $14.71B.
What was McDonald's gross profit in 2025?
- McDonald's (MCD) gross profit in 2025 was $15.44B.
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