McDonald’s CEO attributes turnaround in sales to focus on value, like the McValue menu. Concern remains over decline in traffic from lower-income consumers due to tariffs and employment worries. Company saw success with “Minecraft Movie” meal globally. Chicken products also boosted sales in second quarter.

McDonald’s revenue rose 5% to $6.8 billion in April-June, surpassing Wall Street forecast. Same-store sales increased nearly 4%, exceeding analysts’ expectations of a 1% decline. Net income rose 11% to $2.25 billion, with earnings per share meeting Wall Street’s forecast. McDonald’s shares rose 2% in morning trading.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: McDonald’s says its focus on value — and a must-have Minecraft meal — boosted second-quarter sales