MCDONALDS CORP 8-K

What Happened
McDonald's Corporation announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 by issuing an investor release on May 7, 2026. The investor release ("McDonald’s Reports First Quarter 2026 Results") and accompanying unaudited supplemental information for the quarter are filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference. The Form 8-K was signed by Lauren B. Elting, Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.

Key Details

• Filing date: May 7, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
• Reporting period: Quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• Exhibits filed: 99.1 — Investor Release titled "McDonald’s Reports First Quarter 2026 Results"; 99.2 — McDonald’s Corporation Supplemental Information (Unaudited), Quarter Ended March 31, 2026.
• The exhibits include the company's reported quarterly results and supplemental metrics (investor release and detailed unaudited supplemental information).

Why It Matters
This 8-K publicly discloses McDonald's quarterly financial performance for Q1 2026 and provides the full investor release plus supplemental metrics investors use to evaluate revenue, comparable sales, margins and other operating trends. Retail investors should review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the specific financial figures and operating details disclosed for the quarter.