McDonald's Global Comps Soar as US Business Falters

McDonald's Q2FY26 Results Show Global Comps Up 1.3%, US Lags at 0.8%

The fast-food giant reported a 1.3% increase in global comparable sales for the second quarter, driven by strong performance in international markets.

However, the U.S. business slowed significantly, posting comparable sales growth of just 0.8%, falling below management expectations due to execution challenges.

The company's system-wide sales grew 4% in constant currency, reflecting contributions from new unit openings.