McDonald's takes massive sales hit from E. coli outbreak
McDonald's executives told analysts during an earnings call Monday that the company faced a financial blow from the deadly E. coli outbreak that occurred last year.
McDonald's Sales Take a Hit After E. Coli Outbreak
McDonald's U.S. sales declined in the fourth quarter of 2024 following an E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The fast-food giant reported on Monday a 1.4 percent drop in U.S. same-store sales,
McDonald’s was having a rough 2024. An E. coli outbreak made it worse
Visits to McDonald’s plunged because of an E. coli outbreak last fall — and so did its profits. Fourth-quarter sales at McDonald’s locations open for at least one year fell 1.4% in the United States,
McDonald’s suffers worst US sales loss since the pandemic after E. coli outbreak — but here’s why the stock is rising
McDonald’s reported its worst US sales loss since the pandemic after an E. coli outbreak spooked customers, and cash-strapped consumers spent less at the restaurant.
E. Coli Outbreak Holds Back McDonald's Earnings
McDonald's global same-store sales climbed 0.4% in the fourth quarter, despite a drop of 1.4% in the US. An E. coli outbreak in the US scared customers away halting some momentum. Bloomberg Intelligence's Michael Halen talks about the results and how the fast food chain could be impacted by inflation and President Donald Trump's policies.
McDonald’s Says Low-Income Diners Are Still Struggling
McDonald’s Corp. said low-income consumers in the US are still under pressure, highlighting the struggles of a key customer ...
McDonald’s CEO is teasing new menu items to lure back a critical subset of customers that are ditching the brand and battering its bottom line
Chris Kempczinski said McDonald's is also learning a lot about demand for beverages like energy drinks.
McDonald’s U.S. Sales Drop as Customers Spend Less
McDonald’s U.S. store sales and earnings fell as the burger chain dealt with the fallout of an E. coli outbreak hitting its ...
McDonald’s sees wider margins ahead as same-store-sales surprise offsets a profit miss
McDonald’s stock rose 5% as investors latched on to the positive developments, despite some mixed results from the fast-food ...
McDonald's posts biggest US sales decline in nearly five years
The burger giant saw customer visits weaken following an E.coli outbreak that started on October 22 and forced them to temporarily suspend sales.
McDonald’s Earnings Miss Expectations. Why the Stock Is Rising.
McDonald’s shares jumped on Monday even as its fourth-quarter earnings fell short of analysts’ estimates. Strength in total ...
McDonald's international markets prop up sales growth even as US lags
McDonald's global comparable sales posted a surprise rise in the fourth quarter on Monday, aided by demand for its affordable ...
Fan-favorite McDonald’s McFlurry returns for a limited time. Here’s what to know
McDonald’s is bringing back a fan-favorite McFlurry — but it won’t stick around. Customers can get their first spoonfuls of ...