McDonald's Corporation vs Starbucks Corporation
In their latest fiscal years, McDonald's Corporation reported revenue of $26.89B and Starbucks Corporation reported $37.18B — SBUX was 1.4× larger by revenue. Net income was $8.56B for MCD and $1.86B for SBUX.
| Latest fiscal year | MCD · FY ended Dec 2025 | SBUX · FY ended Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $26.89B | $37.18B |
| Revenue growth | +3.7% | +2.8% |
| Operating income | $12.39B | $2.94B |
| Net income | $8.56B | $1.86B |
| Net margin | 31.9% | 5.0% |
| Diluted EPS | $11.95 | $1.63 |
| Operating cash flow | $10.55B | $4.75B |
| Total assets | $59.52B | $32.02B |
| Total liabilities | — | $40.11B |
| Shareholders' equity | −$1.79B | −$8.10B |
| Cash & equivalents | $774.00M | $3.22B |
The two companies use different fiscal years: McDonald's Corporation ended its latest year on Dec 31, 2025, Starbucks Corporation on Sep 28, 2025. Annual figures cover different 12-month windows, so compare trends rather than exact quarters.
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Both columns use the same XBRL concepts where possible, but companies may define revenue and other line items differently. Banks, insurers and industrial companies are not directly comparable on margins. Source: SEC EDGAR XBRL company facts. Not investment advice.