McDonald’s October sales comparison rises, boosted by strong sales in Europe
McDonald’s October sales comparison up OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest fast-food chain, said Monday that monthly sales growth was relatively flat in the U.S. but that was offset by stronger growth globally. McDonald’s third-quarter profit climb 6 percent, boosted by US Angus burger salesCHICAGO — McDonald’s Corp. profit climbed almost 6 percent in the third quarter, as U.S. customers gobbled up its newest, more expensive Angus burgers, the company said Thursday. McDonald’s raises quarterly dividend 10 percent to 55 centsOAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s Corp. said Thursday that its board has raised its quarterly dividend 10 percent to 55 cents. McDonald’s raises quarterly dividend by 10 percent to 55 centsOAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s Corp. says its board has raised its quarterly dividend by 10 percent to 55 cents. McDonald’s August sales rise 2.2 percent at established restaurants, boosted by Europe resultsCHICAGO — McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest fast-food chain, said Wednesday that its monthly sales growth began to lose steam in August, partly because it was measuring against a massive increase a year ago. McDonald’s August comparable-store sales rise 2.2 percent globally, boosted by Europe resultsOAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s says sales in established stores rose 2.2 percent globally in August, helped by strong results in Europe. McDonald’s July same-store sales advance 4.3 percent, helped by European sales, new productsNEW YORK —McDonald’s Corp. said Monday its same-store sales climbed 4.3 percent in July, as the nation’s biggest hamburger chain benefited from budget-conscious consumers and wide promotion of new coffee drinks. RC2 prices public offering of 4M shares at $15 per share for $57.1M in proceedsOAK BROOK, Ill. — Toy designer and marketer RC2 Corp. on Tuesday priced a public offering of 4 million shares at $15 per share for total proceeds of $57.1 million. McDonald’s 2nd quarter profit dips 8 percent on foreign currency rates, year-ago gainNEW YORK — McDonald’s Corp. said Thursday that even though more consumers chowed down on its burgers, fries and drinks in the second quarter, the stronger dollar and a year-ago gain led profit to dip 8 percent. McDonald’s May same-store sales climb 5.1 percent on cost-conscious consumersNEW YORK — McDonald’s Corp. said Monday its same-store sales climbed 5.1 percent in May, boosted by strong international sales but weighed down by slower sales growth in the U.S. McDonald’s same-store sales rise 6.9 percent in April, helped by sales of coffee, chicken wrapNEW YORK — Sales of new espresso-based coffee drinks and chicken Snack Wraps helped boost McDonald’s Corp.’s same-store sales by 6.9 percent in April, the nation’s largest hamburger chain said Friday. McDonald’s 1st-quarter profit rises nearly 4 percent; strong dollar hurts revenueNEW YORK — McDonald’s Corp. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit climbed nearly 4 percent as more customers worldwide came to the Golden Arches for a cheap meal. McDonald’s 1st-quarter profit rises nearly 4 percent; strong dollar hurts revenueNEW YORK — McDonald’s Corp., which has been thriving during the economic downturn, saw its first-quarter profit climb nearly 4 percent as more customers worldwide came to the Golden Arches for a cheap meal. |