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McDonald's Q2 2026 profit rises to $2.36B; U.S. same-store sales up 0.8%
McDonald's reported a strong second-quarter profit of $2.36 billion ($3.32 per share), 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 introduced a simplified McValue menu with items priced at $3 or less to attract budget-conscious consumers.
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