McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) net income
McDonald's reported a net profit of $8,563m for fiscal 2025, 4.1% more than in fiscal 2024 ($8,223m). Its net margin was 31.9%. Earnings per share were $12.00.
Net income by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Net income | Change | Net margin | Earnings per share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,563m | +4.1% | 31.9% | $12.00 |
| 2024 | $8,223m | −2.9% | 31.7% | $11.45 |
| 2023 | $8,469m | +37.1% | 33.2% | $11.63 |
| 2022 | $6,177m | −18.1% | 26.6% | $8.39 |
| 2021 | $7,545m | +59.5% | 32.5% | $10.11 |
| 2020 | $4,731m | −21.5% | 24.6% | $6.35 |
| 2019 | $6,025m | +1.7% | 28.2% | $7.95 |
| 2018 | $5,924m | +14.1% | 27.9% | $7.61 |
| 2017 | $5,192m | +10.8% | 22.8% | $6.43 |
| 2016 | $4,687m | — | 19.0% | $5.49 |
The change compares each fiscal year with the one before and is not calculated when the previous year closed with a loss. Net margin is net income over revenue from the same filing. Figures are in millions of US dollars, except per-share amounts.
Questions about the net income of McDonald's
- How much did McDonald's earn in fiscal 2025?
- McDonald's reported a net profit of $8,563m for fiscal 2025. In fiscal 2024 it reported a net profit of $8,223m.
- What are the earnings per share of McDonald's?
- They were $12.00 in fiscal 2025, compared with $11.45 in fiscal 2024.
- What is the net margin of McDonald's?
- In fiscal 2025 its net profit was 31.9% of its revenue.
- What was the most profitable year for McDonald's?
- Of its last 10 fiscal years, fiscal 2025, with $8,563m.
- Where do the figures for McDonald's come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that McDonald's files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
From the annual report (Form 10-K) that McDonald's files with the SEC. The filing for each fiscal year: 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016. More on McDonald's: the McDonald's page · annual accounts · revenue · dividends paid · insider transactions.
Dividend per share of McDonald's by fiscal year, with the filing behind every figure: McDonald's dividend history.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.