McDonald’s reported a 3.9% increase in U.S. comparable sales for the first quarter of 2026. This performance reverses a 3.6% decline recorded during the same period last year. Global comparable sales rose 3.8% during the quarter.
Higher average check sizes primarily fueled the domestic growth. The company credited the momentum to its expanded McValue platform and Extra Value Meals. A new 10-item menu featuring items under $3 also drove sales.
Rising beef and labor costs pressured profit margins despite the revenue gains.