McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Net Income From Continuing Operations: CHF6,987 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:MCD McDonald's Corp XSWX:MCD
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GF Value CHF263.81
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What is McDonald's Net Income From Continuing Operations?

McDonald's XSWX:MCD 72 Net Income From Continuing Operations is CHF6,987 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF263.81. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. McDonald's's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,561 Mil. Its net income from continuing operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,987 Mil.


McDonald's Net Income From Continuing Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Net Income From Continuing Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

McDonald's Net Income From Continuing Operations Chart

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Net Income From Continuing Operations
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McDonald's Net Income From Continuing Operations Calculation

Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Net Income From Continuing Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF6,987 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Net Income From Continuing Operations of CHF6,987 Mil mean?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a Net Income From Continuing Operations of CHF6,987 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total net income from continuing operations as record on a company's cash-flow statement. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Net Income From Continuing Operations too high?
McDonald's' current Net Income From Continuing Operations is CHF6,987 Mil. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Net Income From Continuing Operations compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Net Income From Continuing Operations of CHF6,987 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Income From Continuing Operations for a Restaurants company?
A good Net Income From Continuing Operations depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Net Income From Continuing Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Income From Continuing Operations mean?
A high Net Income From Continuing Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total net income from continuing operations as record on a company's cash-flow statement. View historical data for McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Net Income From Continuing Operations is CHF6,987 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDonald's stock overvalued right now?
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) has a current Net Income From Continuing Operations of CHF6,987 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF263.81, compared to a current price of CHF221.60 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Income From Continuing Operations is CHF6,987 Mil. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Income From Continuing Operations calculated?
Net Income From Continuing Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Net Income From Continuing Operations is CHF6,987 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF221.60 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF263.81.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:

  • Net Income From Continuing Operations: CHF6,987 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF263.81 vs. price of CHF221.60 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


McDonald's Business Description

Address 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine worldwide. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), international operated markets (35%), and international developmental/licensed markets (26%).
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