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Jun 30, 2021

McDonald's Q2 2021 Earnings Report

McDonald's reported strong Q2 2021 results with significant growth in global comparable sales and revenue.

Key Takeaways

McDonald's Corporation announced strong second-quarter results, with global comparable sales increasing by 40.5% and consolidated revenues up by 57% to $5,888 million. The company's performance reflects broad-based business momentum and strength across all segments, driven by digital leadership and customer-focused initiatives.

Global comparable sales increased by 40.5% in the second quarter, reflecting sequential acceleration and broad-based business momentum.

Comparable sales increased across all segments on a 2-year basis.

Year-to-date Systemwide sales from digital channels across top 6 markets were nearly $8 billion, a 70% increase versus the prior year.

Consolidated revenues increased 57% to $5,888 million.

Total Revenue
$5.89B
Previous year: $3.76B
+56.5%
EPS
$2.37
Previous year: $0.66
+259.1%
Global Comp Sales Growth
40.5%
Previous year: -23.9%
-269.5%
Gross Profit
$3.22B
Previous year: $1.73B
+86.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.05B
Previous year: $3.26B
-6.3%
Free Cash Flow
$1.25B
Previous year: -$518M
-341.4%
Total Assets
$51.9B
Previous year: $49.9B
+3.9%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects some operating restrictions in various markets as long as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Challenges Ahead

  • COVID-19 resurgences throughout the quarter and six months have resulted in instances of government restrictions on restaurant operating hours.
  • Limited dine-in capacity.
  • In some cases, dining room closures.
  • Expects some operating restrictions in various markets so long as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income