McDonald's reported Q2 earnings per share of $3.32, meeting estimates and showing a 6% year-over-year increase, with net income rising 5% to $2.36 billion. Revenue grew 4% to $7.1 billion, in line with forecasts, though global comparable sales growth slowed to 1.3%, slightly below expectations. US sales grew 0.8%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth but at a slower pace than last year. The company appointed Skye Anderson as president of McDonald's USA, succeeding Joe Erlinger. McDonald's also provided fiscal 2026 guidance with increased capital expenditures and stable operating margin expectations.
McDonald's stock has fallen about 20% in 2026 due to softer U.S. traffic and tighter franchisee margins, despite its franchise model continuing to produce billions in free cash flow. The company operates over 46,000 restaurants globally, with 90% of ...
At McDonald's investor day, CEO Chris Kempczinski stated that the challenging consumer environment and elevated inflation are now the new normal and will persist for many years. This admission comes just days after the Federal Reserve raised interest...
McDonald's shares dropped to a new 52-week low after CEO Chris Kempczinski stated that the company does not expect conditions to improve soon due to persistent inflation and flat customer traffic. Despite pledging billions in new spending to support ...
McDonald's Corporation is rated Buy following a pullback after its Investor Day, with improved valuation and a 3.24% dividend yield after a recent 4% dividend increase. The company’s NEXT strategy aims for operating margins of 50% and free cash flow ...
McDonald's is facing challenges retaining low-income customers despite introducing a menu overhaul aimed at improving food quality and hospitality. Inflation, especially rising gasoline and diesel prices, along with supply chain issues and droughts a...
