McDonald's Reports Rare Sales Miss Due To Raging Israel-Hamas War
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McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) reported a rare sales miss attributed to the Israel-Hamas war, affecting its business in the Middle East, China, and India. Despite this, the company saw overall growth in sales and earnings. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) also experienced a similar impact. Both companies issued statements to address misconceptions and boycotts. McDonald's Q4 revenue rose 8% to $6.41 billion, missing expectations, with same-store sales growth also falling short. However, net income was $2.04 billion. The company plans to continue its expansion, despite expecting the negative impact from the war to persist.
February 05, 2024 | 6:42 pm
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McDonald's reported a sales miss due to impacts from the Israel-Hamas war, affecting Middle East, China, and India markets. Q4 revenue was $6.41 billion, below expectations, with same-store sales growth also missing targets. However, the company plans aggressive expansion despite these challenges.
The sales miss in key markets due to geopolitical tensions and the subsequent impact on consumer behavior could lead to short-term negative sentiment among investors, despite the company's overall growth and expansion plans.
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Starbucks also experienced a business impact from the Israel-Hamas war, leading to a lowered annual outlook due to sales and traffic declines in the Middle East. The company is facing similar challenges as McDonald's in global markets.
Starbucks' lowered annual outlook due to the conflict's impact on Middle East operations suggests potential short-term negative pressure on the stock, mirroring McDonald's challenges in similar markets.
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