McDonald’s reported second-quarter earnings per share of $3.19 on consolidated revenues of $6.84 billion, surpassing analyst expectations by approximately 2.2%. GAAP operating income grew 11% year over year to $3.23 billion, while net income increased 11% to $2.25 billion. Excluding $43 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, operating income rose 7% on a constant-currency basis. Diluted EPS, net of one-time items, advanced 7% over the prior year, reflecting effective cost management and strong franchise margins. Global comparable sales climbed 3.8%, reversing a 1.0% decline in Q2 2024. U.S. same-store sales rose 2.5%—up from a 0.7% decline a year earlier—driven by positive check growth on strategic value offerings. International Operated Markets delivered 4.0% growth, with all key markets contributing, and International Developmental Licensed Markets led with 5.6% growth, powered by strong performance in Japan and China. Systemwide sales to loyalty members reached $9 billion for the quarter, underscoring the effectiveness of digital engagement initiatives. McDonald’s continues to invest in technology and menu innovation—launching McCrispy Chicken Strips and partnering on a major movie promotion—while executing its Accelerating the Organization restructuring to modernize ways of working. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance, expecting modest tailwinds from foreign currency and slight margin expansion in the U.S. Management highlighted the importance of sustained value propositions and digital solutions to drive traffic in lower- and middle-income segments. Shares responded positively, rising about 3% to fresh multi-week highs, and the company’s market capitalization stands near $220 billion with daily trading volumes averaging over 6 million shares.
McDonald’s reported second-quarter earnings per share of $3.19 on consolidated revenues of $6.84 billion, surpassing analyst expectations by approximately 2.2%. GAAP operating income grew 11% year over year to $3.23 billion, while net income increased 11% to $2.25 billion. Excluding $43 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, operating income rose 7% on a constant-currency basis. Diluted EPS, net of one-time items, advanced 7% over the prior year, reflecting effective cost management and strong franchise margins. Global comparable sales climbed 3.8%, reversing a 1.0% decline in Q2 2024. U.S. same-store sales rose 2.5%—up from a 0.7% decline a year earlier—driven by positive check growth on strategic value offerings. International Operated Markets delivered 4.0% growth, with all key markets contributing, and International Developmental Licensed Markets led with 5.6% growth, powered by strong performance in Japan and China. Systemwide sales to loyalty members reached $9 billion for the quarter, underscoring the effectiveness of digital engagement initiatives. McDonald’s continues to invest in technology and menu innovation—launching McCrispy Chicken Strips and partnering on a major movie promotion—while executing its Accelerating the Organization restructuring to modernize ways of working. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance, expecting modest tailwinds from foreign currency and slight margin expansion in the U.S. Management highlighted the importance of sustained value propositions and digital solutions to drive traffic in lower- and middle-income segments. Shares responded positively, rising about 3% to fresh multi-week highs, and the company’s market capitalization stands near $220 billion with daily trading volumes averaging over 6 million shares.