MCD: Financial results

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2026, McDonald’s Corporation issued an investor release reporting its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the investor release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in its entirety. Also filed herewith and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.2 is supplemental information for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. The information under this Item 2.02, including such Exhibits, shall be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits . 99.1 Investor Release of McDonald's Corporation issued November 4 , 202 6 : McDonald’s Reports Third Quarter 202 6 Results 99.2 McDonald's Corporation: Supplemental Information (Unaudited), Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 3 0 , 202 6 104 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: November 4, 2026 By: /s/ Lauren B. Elting Lauren B. Elting Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller