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McDonald's Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations; U.S. same-store sales growth slows
McDonald's reported strong second-quarter profits, with earnings per share of $3.38, surpassing analysts' expectations. However, U.S. same-store sales growth slowed to 0.8%, down from 2.5% the previous year, attributed to inconsistent execution and underperforming marketing campaigns.
Key points
- Global same-store sales increased by 1.3%, indicating strong international performance.
- U.S. same-store sales growth slowed to 0.8%, down from 2.5% the previous year.
- McDonald's announced Skye Anderson as the new president of McDonald's USA.
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