December 8, 2008
McDonald's Delivers Another Month of Strong Global Comparable Sales - November Up 7.7%
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 7.7% in November. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants were up 1.9% for the month, or 9.6% in constant currencies.
McDonald’s November comparable sales increases by segment were as follows:
U.S. up 4.5%, Europe up 7.8%, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 13.2%
November 10, 2008
McDonald's Continues to Deliver - Global Comparable Sales Up 8.2% in October
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 8.2% in October. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 5.4% for the month, or 9.9% in constant currencies. U.S. up 5.3%, Europe up 9.8%, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 11.5%.
October 22, 2008
McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Fuel Strong Third Quarter Results
McDonald's Corporation today announced strong operating results for the third quarter, driven by global comparable sales growth of 7.1%. McDonald's reported the following third quarter highlights:
- Global comparable sales increased 7.1%
- Continued growth in consolidated Company-operated and franchised restaurant margins
- Consolidated operating income increased 20% (15% in constant currencies)
- Earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.05, a 27% increase (22% in constant currencies) over the prior year
- Quarterly cash dividend increased 33% to $0.50 per share – the equivalent of $2.00 per share annually, and the Company repurchased $1 billion of its stock
September 25, 2008
McDonald's Raises Dividend 33%
McDonald's Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1. This represents a 33% increase, bringing the quarterly dividend payout to more than $550 million. Under its three-year target, McDonald’s has returned $5.1 billion year to date 2008 and $5.7 billion in 2007 to shareholders via a combination of dividends and share repurchases. McDonald’s has raised its dividend each and every year since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share is equivalent to $2.00 per share annually — double the amount paid in 2006.
September 9, 2008
McDonald's Delivers Another Strong Month; August Global Comparable Sales Up 8.5%
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 8.5% in August. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants rose 14.1% in August, or 10.0% in constant currencies. U.S. comparable sales up 4.5%, Europe comparable sales up 11.6%, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa comparable sales up 10.0%.
August 8, 2008
McDonald's Sales Momentum Continues; Global Comparable Sales Up 8.0% in July
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 8.0% in July. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants rose 15.9% in July, or 9.5% in constant currencies. U.S. comparable sales increased 6.7%, Europe comparable sales increased 7.6%, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa comparable sales increased 7.2%.
July 23, 2008
Global Comparable Sales Drive Strong Second Quarter Results at McDonald's
McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the second quarter, driven by global comparable sales growth of 6.1%. McDonald’s reported the following second quarter highlights:
Global comparable sales increased 6.1%
Growth in consolidated Company-operated and franchised restaurant margins for the tenth consecutive quarter
Earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.04, a 44% increase (35% in constant currencies) over the prior year, after adjusting for the impact of the 2007 Latin America transaction. Second quarter 2008 earnings include a $0.10 per share gain from the previously announced sale of the Company’s minority interest in Pret A Manger
The Company repurchased 13.3 million shares of its stock for $788 million and paid $422 million in quarterly dividends
July 17, 2008
McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
McDonald’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend today of $0.375 cents per share of common stock payable on September 16, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 2, 2008.
June 9, 2008
McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Up 7.7% in May
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 7.7% in May and 7.0% year-to-date. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 16.0% in May, or 9.1% in constant currencies. U.S. comparable sales rose 4.3%, Europe comparable sales increased 9.6%, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa comparable sales up 9.7%.
May 22, 2008
McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
McDonald’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 cents per share of common stock payable on June 23, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2008.
May 8, 2008
McDonald's Momentum Continues; Global Comparable Sales Up 5.0% in April
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 5.0% in April and 6.8% year-to-date. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 13.7% in April, or 6.5% in constant currencies.
April marks 60th consecutive month of global comparable sales growth: U.S. comparable sales increased 2.0%, Europe comparable sales increased 6.3%, Asia/Pacific Middle East & Africa comparable sales increased 7.8%.
April 22, 2008
Global Comparable Sales Drove McDonald's First Quarter Earnings to $0.81 per share
McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the first quarter, fueled by global comparable sales. McDonald’s reported the following first quarter highlights:
Global comparable sales increased 7.4%
Growth in consolidated Company-operated and franchised restaurant margins for the ninth consecutive quarter
Consolidated operating income increased 24% (16% in constant currencies)
Earnings per share were $0.81, up 31% versus $0.62 in 2007, and included $0.05 per share of currency benefit
The Company repurchased $2 billion of stock and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share, totaling approximately $430 million
March 10, 2008
McDonald’s Reports February Comparable Sales Up 11.7%
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 11.7% for the month and 8.6% for year-to-date February. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 19.9% in February, or 13.2% in constant currencies. McDonald's February sales results reflect strong performance across each business segment, as well as a benefit of about 4 percentage points from an extra day due to leap year. U.S. comparable sales rose 8.3% for the month, Europe comparable sales up 15.4% for the month, APMEA comparable sales increased 10.9% for the month.
February 8, 2008
McDonald's Continues to Deliver Strong Global Results - January Comparable Sales Rise 5.7%
McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 5.7% for the month of January. Systemwide sales for worldwide restaurants increased 13.4% in January, or 7.1% in constant currencies. U.S. comparable sales rose 1.9% for the month, Europe comparable sales up 8.2% for the month, APMEA comparable sales increased 7.8% for the month.
January 28, 2008
McDonald's Business Momentum Drives Strong Results for 2007
McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the fourth quarter and year, fueled by strong comparable sales.
McDonald’s reported the following fourth quarter highlights:
Global comparable sales increased 6.7%, on top of a 6.3% increase in 2006
Growth in consolidated Company-operated and franchised restaurant margins for the eighth consecutive quarter
Consolidated operating income increased 22% (15% in constant currencies)
Earnings per share were $1.06, including $0.33 per share of income tax benefits. Currency translation benefited earnings by $0.04 per share
The Company repurchased over $1.3 billion of its stock
Full year 2007 highlights included:
Revenues reached a record high of $22.8 billion on global comparable sales of 6.8%
Company-operated and franchised margins rose by 110 basis points and 80 basis points, respectively
The Company returned $5.7 billion to shareholders through shares repurchased and dividends paid
