McDonalds Stock Drops 1.88% with 16.34 Billion Shares Traded Ranking 29th in Market Activity

On May 1, 2025, McDonald's (MCD) experienced a decline of 1.88% in its stock price, with a trading volume of 16.34 billion, ranking 29th in the day's market activity.

McDonald's reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2025, with a decline in revenue and comparable sales. The company's earnings per share decreased by 1% to $2.67, while total revenue dropped by 3% to $5.96 billion. This performance fell short of analysts' expectations, who had projected earnings of $2.66 per share on $6.09 billion in sales. Global comparable sales also decreased by 1% during the quarter.

One of the key factors contributing to McDonald's underperformance was a significant drop in same-store sales, marking the largest decline since 2020. This decline was primarily driven by a 3% decrease in first-quarter profit, which was attributed to lower-than-expected same-store sales and reduced customer traffic.

Despite the challenging quarter, McDonald's announced its latest quarterly cash dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share, providing some stability for investors amidst the recent market volatility.