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Fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 3.5% year on year to $5.96 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.67 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Investors are keeping a close eye on MCDONALD'S CORP (NYSE:MCD) as it boasts an impressive technical rating of 8 out of 10, signaling a possible breakout.
McDonald's faces headwinds in 2025, and its stock price may correct, but the dip will be a buying opportunity for investors, and the value deal may not last.
McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) shares dipped premarket after Q1 FY25 results showed a 3.4% revenue drop to $5.96 billion, missing estimates. Global and U.S. same-store sales declined, while franchise and company-owned restaurant sales fell. The Middle East conflict continued to weigh on international revenue.
Fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 3.5% year on year to $5.96 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.67 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Gas handling company Chart (NYSE:GTLS) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 5.3% year on year to $1.00 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $4.75 billion at the midpoint came in 2.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.86 per share was 1.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
