Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales were generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite.
McDonald's's Same Store Sales % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.80%
, which is lower than
5.70% for the pervious quarter ended in Dec. 2025.
McDonald's's Same Store Sales % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.10%
, which is higher than
-0.10% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for McDonald's's Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
MCD's Same Store Sales % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Same Store Sales % only.
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
For restaurants, same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and customer traffic. If each customer buys more on average, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers are buying from the store, the number of tickets will increase.
McDonald's Same Store Sales % Related Terms
McDonald's Same Store Sales % Historical Data
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MCD vs SBUX, YUM, CMG: Same Store Sales % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's's Same Store Sales %, along with its competitors' market caps and Same Store Sales % 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 (MCD) has a Same Store Sales % of 3.80% as of Mar. 2026. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Same Store Sales % too high?
McDonald's' current Same Store Sales % is 3.80%. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Same Store Sales % compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Same Store Sales % of 3.80% 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 Same Store Sales % for a Restaurants company?
A good Same Store Sales % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Same Store Sales % 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 Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Same Store Sales % is 3.80%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's (MCD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $326.39, compared to a current price of $280.63 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Same Store Sales % is 3.80%. 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 Same Store Sales % calculated?
Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (MCD), the current Same Store Sales % is 3.80% 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 (MCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $280.63 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $326.39.
GuruFocus considers McDonald's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCD:
Same Store Sales %: 3.80%
GF Value™: $326.39 vs. price of $280.63 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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