Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Executives from Wendy's and McDonald's said this week during earnings calls that their breakfast business is doing worse than other times of day, despite discounts offered by the companies, Bloomberg reported Friday (Aug. 8).
McDonald's golden arches are gleaming again. The ubiquitous fast food chain reported perkier sales in its most recent quarter, buoyed by deals and other promotions designed to bring wayward customers back into the fold.
The $2.99 Snack Wrap is merely an opening act. More value on McDonald's (MCD) "core menu" is crucial for the chain to stage a comeback with low-income consumers, CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday.
MCD beats second-quarter estimates as global comps climb 3.8%, boosted by value deals, digital gains and menu innovation.
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher J. Kempczinski - Chairman President, & CEO Dexter P.
Shares of McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) are higher this morning, after the fast food juggernaut topped second-quarter expectations with profits earnings of $3.19 per share on revenue of $6.84 billion.
In the second quarter, McDonald's saw a 3.8% rise in global same-store sales, beating expectations of 2.4% by LSEG analysts.
The headline numbers for McDonald's (MCD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, ETR:MDO) beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and earnings on Wednesday, fueled by solid demand across its global markets and ongoing investments in digital and menu innovation. The fast-food giant reported revenue of $6.84 billion for the quarter ended June 30, up 5% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts' estimates of $6.70 billion, according to LSEG data.
McDonald's Corporation faces headwinds from cautious consumer spending, failed beverage ventures, and negative feedback on new menu items, impacting traffic and growth. Despite a resilient brand and steady dividend yield, McDonald's struggles with limited earnings growth and underperformance versus the broader market year-to-date. High commodity costs, international boycotts, and increased reliance on discounts have weighed on performance, while valuation risk remains a concern amid a premium multiple.
McDonald's (MCD) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.97 per share a year ago.
McDonald's CEO cited the fast-food leader's “compelling value, standout marketing and menu innovation.”