McDonald's Q2 Earnings: Consumer Spending Shifts Hit Revenue And Operating Margins, Franchise Revenue Remains Flat
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported a slight decline in Q2 FY24 sales and missed analyst expectations. Global comparable sales decreased, with U.S. sales slipping 0.7%. Operating income and margins also declined. Despite these challenges, McDonald's remains focused on strategic growth drivers and expects positive contributions from net restaurant unit expansion in 2024.
July 29, 2024 | 12:04 pm
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McDonald's reported a slight decline in Q2 FY24 sales and missed analyst expectations. Global comparable sales and operating margins also fell. Despite these challenges, McDonald's remains focused on strategic growth drivers and expects positive contributions from net restaurant unit expansion in 2024.
The decline in sales and operating margins, along with missing analyst expectations, is likely to have a negative short-term impact on McDonald's stock price. However, the company's focus on strategic growth drivers and positive future guidance may mitigate some of the negative sentiment.
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