McDonald's Global Expansion: Investment Opportunities & Challenges
Market Overview: Global Economic Recovery & Consumer Trends The global economy is in a post-pandemic recovery phase, with consumer spending gradually rebounding. However, challenges such as food safety incidents and supply chain disruptions continue to impact the restaurant industry. Investors should monitor how companies navigate these challenges while capitalizing on market opportunities. McDonald's Financial Performance: Declining Profits but Future Confidence McDonald's $McDonald's(MCD)$ reported 2024 full-year revenue of $25.92 billion, down 2% YoY, with net profit of $8.223 billion, a 3% decline. Q4 revenue was $6.388 billion, a 0.28% decline, missing market expectations. U.S. same-store sales fell 1.4%, marking the largest dr