McDonald’s reported a strong second-quarter earnings victory, with same-store sales increasing the most in nearly two years. The company’s stock rose over 2% in response to the positive figures. Despite U.S. low-income consumer trends, McDonald’s is focusing on value-driven promotions and global expansion. The company has a market cap of $218 billion and over 40,000 restaurants worldwide. In Q2 2025, McDonald’s beat earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $3.19 and revenue of $6.84 billion. Management expects stronger results in the second half of 2025, supported by international growth and successful promotions like the $5 meal deal. Analysts have a positive outlook on the stock, with an average target price of $337.43.

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