McDonald's raised $1.16 billion of long-term debt and bought back $393 million of stock in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026 McDonald's issued $1.16 billion of long-term debt and repurchased 1.3 million shares for $393 million. It also paid $1.3 billion of dividends at $1.86 per share. The debt raise shows the company funding its capex and growth plan while still returning most of its cash to shareholders.

• Long-term financing issued: $1,159 million in Q1 2026
• Share repurchases: 1.3 million shares for $393 million
• Quarterly dividend paid: $1.86 per share, or about $1.3 billion
• Systemwide restaurants 45,699 at March 31, 2026, of which 43,672 franchised