News & analysis
News & analysis

I’m lovin’ it – McDonald’s tops Q3 expectations

28 October 2021 By Klavs Valters

Share

McDonald’s reported their third-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Wednesday, topping Wall Street analyst expectations.

The fast-food company reported total revenue of $6.20 billion in the quarter vs. $6.04 billion expected. Earnings per share at $2.76 a share vs. $2.46 a share forecasted.

The company also reported a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.38 per share.

”Our third quarter results are a testament to our unparalleled scale and agility,” said McDonald’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Kempczinski.

”Our global comparable sales increased 10% over 2019, which was delivered across an omnichannel experience that is focused on meeting the needs of our customers. We continue to execute our strategic growth plan and run great restaurants so that we can drive long-term, sustainable growth for all of our stakeholders,” he added.

McDonald’s chart (1Y)

Share price of McDonald’s up by around 2% during the trading day on Monday following the Q3 results at $242.77 a share. The stock is up by 9% in the past year.

McDonald’s is the 69th largest company in the world with a total market cap of $181.21 billion.

You can trade McDonald’s (MCD) and many other stocks from the NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX and the ASX with GO Markets as a Share CFD. Click here for more information. Trading Derivatives carries a high level of risk.

Sources: McDonald’s, Refinitiv, TradingView, CompaniesMarketCap

Ready to start trading?

The information provided is of general nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situations or needs. Before acting on any information provided, you should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. All opinions, conclusions, forecasts or recommendations are reasonably held at the time of compilation but are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Go Markets Pty Ltd, ABN 85 081 864 039, AFSL 254963 is a CFD issuer, and trading carries significant risks and is not suitable for everyone. You do not own or have any interest in the rights to the underlying assets. You should consider the appropriateness by reviewing our TMD, FSG, PDS and other CFD legal documents to ensure you understand the risks before you invest in CFDs. These documents are available here.

#Economy #Economics #Finance #Markets