McDonald's Profit Beats, Revenue Misses Amid Slowing Growth

McDonald's reported its Q2 2026 earnings on August 4, 2026. The company's profit beat expectations, but global comparable sales only grew by 1.3%. This was driven in part by a lower tax rate rather than increased demand.

The U.S. guest counts turned negative for the first time during this period, and Skye Anderson was appointed as President of McDonald's USA on the same day.

McDonald's revenue fell short of expectations at $7.10B, down from an estimated $7.13B. The earnings per share (EPS) of $3.38 beat estimates by 1.8%.