McDonald's global sales top estimates as affordable meal options boost demand
Its shares rose 2.3% in early trading as strong demand in the U.S. and international markets powered a 3.8% rise in global same-store sales, above expectations of a 2.4% rise, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Fast-food chains have seen competition heat up as companies such as McDonald's, Domino's Pizza and Taco Bell owner Yum Brands double down on value meals to counter a slowdown in demand, mainly among the lower-income households.
To improve sales, McDonald's launched a
limited-time Happy Meal
offer for kids and adults tied to the "Minecraft" Movie promotion in April. In May, it introduced McCrispy Chicken Strips as a permanent menu item.
These promotions are in addition to the $5 meal deal and the buy-one, add-one for $1 offers launched last year.
CEO Chris Kempczinski
said re-engaging the low-income consumer is "critical", as they typically visit its restaurants more frequently than middle- and high-income groups.
"This bifurcated consumer base is why we remain cautious about the overall near-term health of the U.S. consumer," he said.
Menu innovation and promotions had also helped Domino's report upbeat
U.S. same-store sales
, while weakening demand hurt sales at Yum Brands and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
For the second quarter, customer visits to McDonald's outperformed the wider quick-service restaurant category, data from foot traffic tracking firm Placer.ai showed.
"While rivals like Yum Brands and Chipotle struggled with consumer pullback, McDonald's played to its strengths by leaning into value, nostalgia and limited-time promotions," eMarketer analyst Zak Stambor said.
Comparable sales in U.S., McDonald's biggest market, grew 2.5%, compared with a 0.7% decline a year ago.
Sales in its business segment where restaurants are operated by local partners, jumped 5.6%, led by Japan, while it rose 4% in international markets, on demand recovery in the UK, Canada and France.
Adjusted net income of $3.19 per share exceeded estimates of $3.15.
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