Summary
McDonald's Corporation reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2024, demonstrating resilience and continued growth despite geopolitical headwinds. Total revenues increased by 5% to $6.2 billion, driven by a 6% rise in Company-owned and operated sales and a 4% increase in franchised revenues. This growth was supported by a 1.9% increase in global comparable sales, with the U.S. market showing a strong 2.5% growth and International Operated Markets adding 2.7%. Net income rose by 7% to $1.9 billion, translating to a diluted earnings per share of $2.66, up 9% year-over-year. The company continues to execute its 'Accelerating the Arches' strategy, with a focus on digital, delivery, drive-thru, and restaurant development. Investments in technology and modernization are ongoing, though they contributed to a 10% increase in Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Despite this, McDonald's generated robust operating income, up 8%, and maintained a healthy cash flow from operations of $2.4 billion, enabling continued shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $6.17B |
| Cost of Revenue | $627.00M |
| Gross Profit | $5.54B |
| SG&A Expenses | $720.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $3.43B |
| Operating Income | $2.74B |
| Interest Expense | $372.00M |
| Net Income | $1.93B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.67 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.66 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 722 |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 726 |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 5% to $6.2 billion, driven by broad-based sales growth across Company-owned and franchised restaurants.
- 2Global comparable sales grew by 1.9%, with the U.S. market leading at 2.5% and International Operated Markets at 2.7%.
- 3Net income increased by 7% to $1.9 billion, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $2.66, a 9% year-over-year increase.
- 4The company announced plans to open over 2,100 new restaurants globally in 2024, contributing to nearly 4% new unit growth.
- 5Investments in 'Accelerating the Organization' initiative resulted in $44 million in restructuring charges, impacting operating income.
- 6The war in the Middle East continued to negatively impact comparable sales in the International Developmental Licensed Markets segment, which decreased by 0.2%.
- 7McDonald's repurchased approximately 3.2 million shares of common stock for $921 million during the quarter and paid a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share.