MCD vs QSR
McDonald's and Restaurant Brands International Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
McDonald's is the larger company at $198B against $34B. Over the past year QSR returned +26% against -11% for MCD.
| Figure | MCD | QSR |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $267 | $79.29 |
| Market cap | $198B | $34B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 22.0 | n/a |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 3.1% |
| 1-year return | -11% | +26% |
| 5-year return | +23% | +41% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
McDonald's
Revenue of $6.5B in Q1 2026, net income $2.0B. Its largest reported line is International Operated Markets, 51% of the disclosed total.
Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Revenue of $2.5B in Q2 2026, net income $665M. Its largest reported line is Royalty Property Revenueand Franchisor, 65% of the disclosed total.
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