CHICAGO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- McDonald's Corporation announced on Thursday that its U.S. same-store sales dropped 3.6 percent in the first quarter of this year, the worst drop since the 8.7-percent plunge in the second quarter of 2020.
The U.S. fast-food chain giant attributes the drop to bad weather and more cautious consumers.
Meanwhile, McDonald's global comparable sales decreased 1 percent in the first quarter of 2025, while international developmental licensed markets increased 3.5 percent.
In the first quarter, McDonald's consolidated revenues decreased 3 percent; and consolidated operating income decreased 3 percent.
The diluted earnings per share were U.S. 2.67 dollars, a decrease of 2 percent. ■
