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McDonald's's revenue per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7.19.
McDonald's's revenue per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF30.64.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate of McDonald's was 7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get other companies' revenue growth rate.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's's Revenue per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MCD'
s 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9 Med: 7.8 Max: 13.7
Current: 6.3
During the past 13 years, McDonald's's highest 3-Year average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
XSWX:MCD's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is ranked worse than 52.46% of 345
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs XSWX:MCD: 6.30
McDonald's (XSWX:MCD) Revenue per Share Explanation
In ranking the predictability, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.
Peter Lynch categorized companies according to their revenue growth:
His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.
Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.
Be Aware
Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.
McDonald's Revenue per Share Related Terms
McDonald's Revenue per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Revenue per Share 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.
XSWX:MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: Revenue per Share Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
McDonald's PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's's PS Ratio falls into.
Revenue per Share is the amount of Revenue per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.
McDonald's's Revenue Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Revenue per Share 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 CHF30.64
* 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 (XSWX:MCD) has a Revenue per Share of CHF30.64 as of Mar. 2026. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #181 out of 345 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is McDonald's' Revenue per Share too high?
McDonald's' current Revenue per Share is CHF30.64. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #181 out of 345 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Revenue per Share compare to SBUX and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's ranks #181 out of 345 companies for Revenue per Share. This places McDonald's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Revenue per Share is 6.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue per Share for a Restaurants company?
The median Revenue per Share among Restaurants companies is 6.90, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Revenue per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Revenue per Share 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 Revenue per Share mean?
A high Revenue per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Revenue per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's's current Revenue per Share is CHF30.64. 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 Revenue per Share of CHF30.64. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF269.91, compared to a current price of CHF223.95 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Revenue per Share is CHF30.64. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue per Share calculated?
Revenue per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (XSWX:MCD), the current Revenue per Share is CHF30.64 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 CHF223.95 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF269.91.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCD:
Revenue per Share: CHF30.64
GF Value™: CHF269.91 vs. price of CHF223.95 (17% below fair value)
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 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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