McDonald’s shares slip as U.S. comparable sales rise 0.8% in Q2 despite profit beat
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McDonald's shares weakened after Q2 US comparable sales rose just 0.8%, missing expectations and decelerating sharply versus last year, reinforcing concerns about demand elasticity among budget-conscious consumers despite McValue promotions. While adjusted EPS beat estimates and profit improved, slightly softer revenue and intensified competition (including at-home dining) highlight pressure on core US momentum. A US leadership change signals urgency, but near-term sentiment is driven by the miss in US comps.
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McDonald’s reported second-quarter results showing U.S. comparable sales up just 0.8%, below the 1.06% increase analysts expected and slower than the 2.5% gain a year earlier. Adjusted earnings came in at $3.38 per share, slightly ahead of forecasts. Investors focused on the softer performance in its core U.S. market, sending the stock lower.
