MCD: Company disclosure

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 23, 2026, the Company issued an investor release announcing new targets to advance its McDonald’s > NEXT strategy. A copy of the related investor release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in its entirety. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits . 99.1 Investor Release of McDonald's Corporation issued September 23 , 202 6 : McDonald’s Advances NEXT Strategy to Become First Choice for More Custo mers , More Often ; Announces New Growth and Productivity Targets for Category Share Gains, Increased Restaurant Efficiency and Expanded Operating M argin 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. McDONALD’S CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: September 23, 2026 By: /s/ Ian F. Borden Ian F. Borden Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer