McDonald's Q2 Earnings: Revenue Up 2.1%, Analysts Lower Growth Estimates
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Friday, Aug 8, 2025 6:25 am ET1min read
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Global comparable sales rose 3.8%, with U.S. locations open at least a year recording a 2.5% increase, reversing two consecutive quarters of declining traffic [1]. The company attributed this turnaround to promotional activity and new product launches, including the debut of McCrispy Chicken Strips and renewed $5 value meals [1]. International Operated Markets sales rose 4%, led by demand recovery in the UK, Canada, and France, while sales in International Developmental Licensed Markets climbed 5.6%, driven by strong performance in Japan [1][2].
CEO Chris Kempczinski credited the quarter's success to the "power of compelling value, standout marketing, and menu innovation" [2]. UBS maintained its Buy rating and $350 price target on McDonald's stock, highlighting improving global same-store sales trends and successful strategic execution [3]. Analysts predict revenues of $26.7 billion in 2025, a 2.4% improvement from the last 12 months, with per-share earnings of $12.18 [1].
References:
[1] https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/175157/20250806/affordable-meal-promos-lift-mcdonald-s-to-6-8-billion-in-q2-revenue-beating-expectations.htm
[2] https://www.inkl.com/news/mcdonald-s-surges-as-these-two-factors-drive-q2-beat
[3] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ubs-reiterates-buy-rating-on-mcdonalds-stock-maintains-350-price-target-93CH-4176092
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McDonald's Corporation's Q2 report showed respectable results, with statutory earnings of $3.14 per share roughly in line with analyst forecasts and revenues of $6.8b, 2.1% ahead of predictions. Analysts now predict revenues of $26.7b in 2025, a 2.4% improvement from the last 12 months, and per-share earnings of $12.18. The price target remains at $334, with a range of estimates from $260 to $373 per share.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, beating analyst expectations. The fast-food giant posted statutory earnings of $3.14 per share, nearly in line with the expected $3.15, and revenues of $6.8 billion, 2.1% ahead of forecasts [1][2].Global comparable sales rose 3.8%, with U.S. locations open at least a year recording a 2.5% increase, reversing two consecutive quarters of declining traffic [1]. The company attributed this turnaround to promotional activity and new product launches, including the debut of McCrispy Chicken Strips and renewed $5 value meals [1]. International Operated Markets sales rose 4%, led by demand recovery in the UK, Canada, and France, while sales in International Developmental Licensed Markets climbed 5.6%, driven by strong performance in Japan [1][2].
CEO Chris Kempczinski credited the quarter's success to the "power of compelling value, standout marketing, and menu innovation" [2]. UBS maintained its Buy rating and $350 price target on McDonald's stock, highlighting improving global same-store sales trends and successful strategic execution [3]. Analysts predict revenues of $26.7 billion in 2025, a 2.4% improvement from the last 12 months, with per-share earnings of $12.18 [1].
References:
[1] https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/175157/20250806/affordable-meal-promos-lift-mcdonald-s-to-6-8-billion-in-q2-revenue-beating-expectations.htm
[2] https://www.inkl.com/news/mcdonald-s-surges-as-these-two-factors-drive-q2-beat
[3] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ubs-reiterates-buy-rating-on-mcdonalds-stock-maintains-350-price-target-93CH-4176092
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