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Dec 31, 2022

McDonald's Q4 2022 Earnings Report

McDonald's experienced growth driven by its Accelerating the Arches strategy.

Key Takeaways

McDonald's reported strong Q4 2022 results, with global comparable sales increasing by 12.6%. The company's Accelerating the Arches strategy drove growth and brand strength, with digital systemwide sales in the top six markets exceeding $7 billion.

Global comparable sales increased 12.6% in Q4, with double-digit growth across all segments.

U.S. comparable sales increased 10.3% due to strategic menu price increases and positive guest counts.

International Operated Markets segment saw a 12.6% increase in comparable sales, led by strong performance in Germany, the U.K., and France.

International Developmental Licensed Markets segment increased 16.5%, led by Japan and Brazil.

Total Revenue
$5.93B
Previous year: $6.01B
-1.4%
EPS
$2.59
Previous year: $2.23
+16.1%
Global Comp Sales Growth
12.6%
Previous year: 12.3%
+2.4%
Gross Profit
$3.41B
Previous year: $3.26B
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.58B
Previous year: $4.71B
-45.1%
Free Cash Flow
$1.67B
Previous year: $7.1B
-76.4%
Total Assets
$50.4B
Previous year: $53.6B
-5.9%

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McDonald's Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

McDonald's expects short-term inflationary pressures to continue in 2023 but remains confident in its Accelerating the Arches strategy, which now includes a greater emphasis on new restaurant openings.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income