Net Income for McDonald's (MCD)
According to McDonald's's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is $8.56B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
$8.56B
YoY change
+4.1%
5Y CAGR
+12.6%
Peak year (2025)
$8.56B
Cumulative net income
$137.89B
Net Income history chart for McDonald's (MCD) from 1985 to 2025
Net Income history table for McDonald's (MCD) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.56B | +4.1% | ||
| 2024 | $8.22B | -2.9% | ||
| 2023 | $8.47B | +37.1% | ||
| 2022 | $6.18B | -18.1% | ||
| 2021 | $7.55B | +59.5% | ||
| 2020 | $4.73B | -21.5% | ||
| 2019 | $6.03B | +1.7% | ||
| 2018 | $5.92B | +14.1% | ||
| 2017 | $5.19B | +10.8% | ||
| 2016 | $4.69B | +3.5% | ||
| 2015 | $4.53B | -4.8% | ||
| 2014 | $4.76B | -14.8% | ||
| 2013 | $5.59B | +2.2% | ||
| 2012 | $5.46B | -0.7% | ||
| 2011 | $5.50B | +11.3% | ||
| 2010 | $4.95B | +8.7% | ||
| 2009 | $4.55B | +5.5% | ||
| 2008 | $4.31B | +80.1% | ||
| 2007 | $2.40B | -32.4% | ||
| 2006 | $3.54B | +36.2% | ||
| 2005 | $2.60B | +14.2% | ||
| 2004 | $2.28B | +54.9% | ||
| 2003 | $1.47B | +64.7% | ||
| 2002 | $893.50M | -45.4% | ||
| 2001 | $1.64B | -17.2% | ||
| 2000 | $1.98B | +1.5% | ||
| 1999 | $1.95B | +25.7% | ||
| 1998 | $1.55B | -5.6% | ||
| 1997 | $1.64B | +4.4% | ||
| 1996 | $1.57B | +10.2% | ||
| 1995 | $1.43B | +16.6% | ||
| 1994 | $1.22B | +13.1% | ||
| 1993 | $1.08B | +12.9% | ||
| 1992 | $958.60M | +11.5% | ||
| 1991 | $859.60M | +7.1% | ||
| 1990 | $802.30M | +10.4% | ||
| 1989 | $727.00M | +12.6% | ||
| 1988 | $645.90M | +17.6% | ||
| 1987 | $549.10M | +14.5% | ||
| 1986 | $479.70M | +10.8% | ||
| 1985 | $433.00M | — |
Net Income 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) net income totalled $8.56B – edged up 4.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), McDonald's net income produced a CAGR of +12.6% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual net income of $8.56B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $433.00M in 1985.
Within Consumer Cyclical, McDonald's (MCD) ranks 5th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for net income is $10.40B.
McDonald's Net Income by Year
McDonald's Net Income 2025: $8.56B
McDonald's net income in 2025 was $8.56B, edged up 4.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
McDonald's Net Income 2024: $8.22B
McDonald's net income in 2024 was $8.22B, edged down 2.9% below 2023.
McDonald's Net Income 2023: $8.47B
McDonald's net income in 2023 was $8.47B, surged 37.1% from 2022.
McDonald's Net Income 2022: $6.18B
McDonald's net income in 2022 was $6.18B, declined 18.1% below 2021.
McDonald's Net Income 2021: $7.55B
McDonald's net income in 2021 was $7.55B.
See more financial history for McDonald's (MCD).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as McDonald's, ranked by their latest net income.
| Company | Net Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $130.11B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $96.66B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $77.67B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $14.16B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $6.65B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $5.49B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $5.40B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $3.79B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is McDonald's's net income?
- Latest reported net income for McDonald's (MCD) is $8.56B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has McDonald's net income changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's (MCD) net income changed +4.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of McDonald's net income?
- McDonald's (MCD) net income compound annual growth rate is +12.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did McDonald's net income hit its highest annual value?
- McDonald's net income reached its highest annual value of $8.56B in 2025.
What was McDonald's net income in 2024?
- McDonald's (MCD) net income in 2024 was $8.22B.
What was McDonald's net income in 2025?
- McDonald's (MCD) net income in 2025 was $8.56B.
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