McDonald's(US:MCD) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-06 14:52Core Viewpoint - McDonald's reported a strong Q2 performance, indicating that its focus on pop culture collaborations and value meal strategies is effectively alleviating consumer economic concerns [1] Financial Performance - Q2 revenue increased by 5% year-over-year to $6.84 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of approximately $6.7 billion [1] - Adjusted earnings per share for Q2 were $3.19, exceeding the average analyst forecast of $3.14 [1] Same-Store Sales - Global same-store sales (restaurants open for at least 13 months) rose by 3.8% year-over-year, outperforming Bloomberg's analyst average expectations [1] - The international market led the growth, while the U.S. market showed a slight improvement with a same-store sales increase of 2.5%, reversing a 0.7% decline from the previous year [1]