McDonald’s net income climbed to $2.16 billion from $2.02 billion a year earlier
McDonald’s topped Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, reporting stronger earnings and revenue as its value-focused strategy drew customers back to stores.
Adjusted earnings reached $3.12 per share, beating the $3.05 estimate, while revenue rose 10% to $7 billion, ahead of the $6.84 billion forecast.
Net income climbed to $2.16 billion from $2.02 billion a year earlier. Same-store sales jumped 5.7%, above projections of 3.9%, with US sales up 6.8%.
Promotions like the Grinch Meal, which featured clothing items, and the Monopoly campaign boosted traffic, with the chain selling 50 million pairs of branded socks in a few days.
McDonald’s also relaunched discounted Extra Value Meals, helping strengthen affordability scores. International markets also posted solid growth.
Looking ahead, the company plans up to $3.9 billion in capital spending, opening about 2,600 new restaurants and testing new drinks and chicken items to drive demand in 2026.