---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000063908-23-000073"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MCD"
cik: "0000063908"
company_name: "MCDONALDS CORP"
filed_at: "2023-07-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T01:15:10.164484+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# McDonald's Q2 2023: Global comparable sales +11.7%, adjusted EPS $3.17 beats $2.55 YoY

## Summary
- Global comparable sales increased 11.7% with double-digit growth across all segments: U.S. +10.3%, International Operated +11.9%, Developmental Licensed +14.0%.
- Revenues $6.50B (+14% YoY); diluted EPS $3.15 (+97%); adjusted EPS $3.17 (+24% vs $2.55).
- Digital Systemwide sales in top 6 markets exceeded $8 billion, representing ~40% of those markets' Systemwide sales.
- Operating income $3.10B (+81%); excluding restructuring charges ($18M) and prior-year items, operating income +20% (21% constant currency).
- Company cites strong execution of 'Accelerating the Arches' strategy; macroeconomic challenges persist.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000063908-23-000073
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MCD
- cik: 0000063908
- company_name: MCDONALDS CORP
- filed_at: 2023-07-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390823000073/0000063908-23-000073-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390823000073/mcd-20230727.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  MCDONALDS CORP reported quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $ 6,497.5, net income $ 2,310.4, EPS $ 3.15.
  - Period: quarter ended June 30, 2023
  - Revenue: $ 6,497.5
  - Net income: $ 2,310.4
  - EPS: $ 3.15
  - Result: reported results
  source text: KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,497.5 $ 5,718.4 14 % 14 % $ 12,395.3 $ 11,384.0 9 % 11 % Operating income 3,104.1 1,711.8 81 82 5,636.5 4,024.4 40 43 Net income 2,310.4 1,188.0 94 95 4,112.7 2,292.4 79 83 Earnings per share-diluted $ 3.15 $ 1.60 97 % 98 % $ 5.60 $ 3.08 82 % 85 %
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390823000073/0000063908-23-000073-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  MCDONALDS CORP reported six months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $ 12,395.3, net income $ 4,112.7, EPS $ 5.60.
  - Period: six months ended June 30, 2023
  - Revenue: $ 12,395.3
  - Net income: $ 4,112.7
  - EPS: $ 5.60
  - Result: reported results
  source text: KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,497.5 $ 5,718.4 14 % 14 % $ 12,395.3 $ 11,384.0 9 % 11 % Operating income 3,104.1 1,711.8 81 82 5,636.5 4,024.4 40 43 Net income 2,310.4 1,188.0 94 95 4,112.7 2,292.4 79 83 Earnings per share-diluted $ 3.15 $ 1.60 97 % 98 % $ 5.60 $ 3.08 82 % 85 %
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390823000073/0000063908-23-000073-index.htm

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