StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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McDonald's Q3 EPS Grows 11% as Operating Margin Hits 50%
Key Facts
1McDonald's delivered 11% year-over-year EPS growth in Q3 2026.
2The company's operating margin reached 50% driven by cost discipline and strong international performance.
McDonald's delivered 11% year-over-year EPS growth in the third quarter of 2026. Seeking Alpha reported that the company's operating margin reached 50%, driven by rigorous cost discipline and strong performance in international markets including Japan and Europe.
McDonald's shares closed at $280.22 on November 4, 2026, after trading between a session low of $267.8 and a high of $281.14. This margin expansion materialized faster than anticipated due to refranchising efforts and expense management, which helped offset a slight revenue miss and negative comparable sales in the United States.