McDonald’s has reported a slight decrease in global comparable sales, down 1% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with US sales down 3.6%. International operated markets also saw a 1% decline.
The news follows a comparison to a leap year in 2024, which included an extra day of sales.
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The company’s net income for Q1 fell to $1.87bn from $1.93bn year-on-year.
Total revenue for the first quarter stood at $5.95bn, down from $6.16bn in the same period of the previous year.
However, international developmental licensed markets bucked the trend with a 3.5% increase.
Overall, consolidated revenues and consolidated operating income saw a 3% decrease.
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By GlobalDataMcDonald’s systemwide sales reported a 1% decrease, but when adjusted for constant currencies, there was a 1% increase.
These results included pre-tax charges of $66m and $35m for the current year and previous year, primarily related to restructuring charges as part of the company’s Accelerating the Organization initiative.
Without these charges, operating income would have seen a 2% decrease, remaining flat in constant currencies.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) also decreased 2% to $2.60, with currency adjustments showing a 1% decline.
McDonald’s chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski stated: “McDonald’s has a 70-year legacy of innovation, leadership and proven agility, all of which give us confidence in our ability to navigate even the toughest of market conditions and gain market share.
“Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty, but they can always count on McDonald’s for both exciting new menu items and delicious favourites for exceptional value, from a brand they love.”
