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McDonald's reported second quarter 2024 results, showing a 1% increase in consolidated revenues to nearly $6.5 billion in constant currencies. However, global comparable sales decreased by 1.0% across all segments. Systemwide sales to loyalty members reached over $26 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and approximately $7 billion for the quarter.
Key financial metrics include:
- Consolidated operating income decreased 6% (5% in constant currencies)
- Diluted earnings per share was $2.80, a decrease of 11% (10% in constant currencies)
- U.S. comparable sales decreased 0.7%
- International Operated Markets segment decreased 1.1%
- International Developmental Licensed Markets segment decreased 1.3%
The company faced challenges due to negative comparable guest counts and the ongoing impact of the war in the Middle East, particularly affecting the China market.
McDonald's (MCD) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2024. This announcement demonstrates McDonald's commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.
The company also reminded investors to visit their Investor Relations website for important news and information, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls. McDonald's utilizes this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to investors, which may include material and previously non-public information.
Condado Tacos has announced Derrick Pratt as the new CEO, effective July 1, 2024. Pratt, with nearly 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, previously served as COO at Portillo's (PTLO) and held significant roles at Starbucks (SBUX) and McDonald's (MCD).
Under Pratt's leadership at Portillo's, he drove key technology initiatives and led the company through a successful IPO in 2021. Condado Tacos, which has doubled its locations in the past three years, aims to leverage Pratt's expertise for its next growth phase.
Pratt is expected to focus on strategic expansion, operational processes, and people development at Condado Tacos, aligning with the company's vision and culture. Condado Tacos currently operates 50 locations across 10 states.
On May 22, 2024, McDonald's Board of Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock.
This dividend will be payable on June 17, 2024, to shareholders who are recorded by the close of business on June 3, 2024.
For further updates, including future investor conferences and earnings calls, stakeholders are encouraged to visit McDonald's Investor Relations website.
McDonald's reported positive first-quarter 2024 results with global comparable sales up by 1.9%, marking 13 consecutive quarters of growth. Consolidated revenues exceeded $6 billion, a 5% increase over the previous year. Diluted earnings per share rose by 9% to $2.66. The company remains focused on leveraging competitive advantages for long-term growth.
