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Will McDonald’s (MCD) Bigger 2026 Capex and 2,600 New Stores Reshape Its Investment Narrative?
In February 2026, McDonald’s reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$7,009 million for the quarter and US$26,885 million for the year, alongside modestly higher net income and earnings per share.
At the same time, the company lifted its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to about US$3.7–US$3.9 billion to fund roughly 2,600 new global openings and reinforced its focus on menu, beverage, and digital initiatives to attract value-seeking...