{"id":484079,"date":"2021-04-29T07:06:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T11:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mcdonalds-reports-first-quarter-2021-results\/"},"modified":"2021-04-29T07:06:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T11:06:39","slug":"mcdonalds-reports-first-quarter-2021-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mcdonalds-reports-first-quarter-2021-results\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald’s Reports First Quarter 2021 Results"},"content":{"rendered":"
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– 2021 global comparable sales and revenues for the quarter surpassed first quarter 2019 levels, driven by the U.S.<\/h2>\n

– Global comparable sales increased 7.5% in the first quarter, with growth across all segments<\/h2>\n

– Diluted earnings per share of $2.05 increased 39%; excluding strategic gains, diluted earnings per share of $1.92 increased 31%<\/h2>\n

PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n CHICAGO<\/span>, April 29, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — McDonald’s Corporation today announced results for the first quarter ended March\u00a031, 2021.<\/p>\n

“Our first quarter 2021 global comparable sales and revenues surpassed first quarter 2019 levels, even as resurgences and operating restrictions persist in many parts of the world. I continue to be inspired by the resilience of our crew members, franchisees, suppliers, and company employees as we lead with our values and stay true to our purpose of feeding and fostering communities,” said McDonald’s President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski<\/span>. “Our teams around the world are focused on executing our Accelerating the Arches strategy at the highest level – we’re maximizing our marketing in a culturally relevant way, committed to the great tasting customer favorites on our core menu and doubling-down on digital, delivery and drive thru to create a faster and easier customer experience.”<\/p>\n

First quarter financial performance:<\/p>\n