Summary
McDonald's Corporation reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter and the first half of 2021, demonstrating significant recovery and growth compared to the pandemic-affected periods in 2020. Total revenues saw a substantial increase of 57% for the quarter and 30% for the six months, driven by strong comparable sales growth across all segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets. The company's "Accelerating the Arches" strategy, focusing on digital, delivery, drive-thru, marketing, and core menu items, appears to be yielding positive results. Net income surged dramatically, with diluted earnings per share reflecting this strong operational performance. The company also benefited from a significant tax benefit related to a change in the U.K. statutory income tax rate and strategic gains from the sale of McDonald's Japan stock, which contributed to the impressive bottom-line figures. McDonald's continues to emphasize its heavily franchised model, with 93% of its restaurants operated by franchisees. The company's outlook for 2021 remains optimistic, projecting mid-to-high teens Systemwide sales growth in constant currencies and continued capital investments in restaurant modernization and expansion, underscoring a commitment to long-term growth and shareholder value.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $5.89B |
| Cost of Revenue | $579.10M |
| Gross Profit | $5.31B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.20B |
| Operating Income | $2.69B |
| Interest Expense | $296.50M |
| Net Income | $2.22B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.97 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.95 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 746.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 752.10M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 57% to $5.9 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and by 30% to $11.0 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the prior year.
- 2Global comparable sales increased by a significant 40.5% for the quarter and 22.6% for the six months, indicating strong recovery and consumer demand.
- 3Net income rose substantially to $2.2 billion for the quarter and $3.8 billion for the six months, with diluted earnings per share of $2.95 and $5.00, respectively.
- 4The company recognized a significant income tax benefit of $364 million due to a change in the U.K. statutory income tax rate, and strategic gains primarily from the sale of McDonald's Japan stock.
- 5Consolidated operating income saw substantial increases, rising to $2.7 billion for the quarter and $5.0 billion for the six months.
- 6The "Accelerating the Arches" strategy, emphasizing digital, delivery, and drive-thru, is showing positive traction, with digital channels contributing nearly $8 billion in Systemwide sales in the top six markets during the first half of 2021.
- 7The company anticipates 2021 Systemwide sales growth in the mid-to-high teens (in constant currencies) and plans capital expenditures of approximately $2.3 billion.