Updated Mar 23, 2026 by McDonald's Corporation
McDonald’s global comparable sales declined by 1.0% in Q1 2025, with consolidated revenues falling 3% year-over-year to $5.96 billion.
Diluted earnings per share dropped 2% to $2.60, though non-GAAP figures suggest underlying performance remained more stable when excluding restructuring charges.
The U.S. market faced a 3.6% decrease in comparable sales, primarily attributed to a reduction in total guest counts.
International Developmental Licensed Markets outperformed other regions with a 3.5% increase in comparable sales, driven by growth in Japan and the Middle East.
Operating income decreased by 3% to $2.65 billion, impacted by lower margins in both franchised and company-owned operations alongside internal modernization costs.
The company’s digital ecosystem remains a primary engagement driver, generating approximately $8 billion in systemwide sales from loyalty members across 60 markets.
McDonald’s global comparable sales declined by 1.0% in Q1 2025, with consolidated revenues falling 3% year-over-year to $5.96 billion.
Diluted earnings per share dropped 2% to $2.60, though non-GAAP figures suggest underlying performance remained more stable when excluding restructuring charges.
The U.S. market faced a 3.6% decrease in comparable sales, primarily attributed to a reduction in total guest counts.
International Developmental Licensed Markets outperformed other regions with a 3.5% increase in comparable sales, driven by growth in Japan and the Middle East.
Operating income decreased by 3% to $2.65 billion, impacted by lower margins in both franchised and company-owned operations alongside internal modernization costs.
The company’s digital ecosystem remains a primary engagement driver, generating approximately $8 billion in systemwide sales from loyalty members across 60 markets.