McDonald’s reports first sales miss in almost four years
Fast food giant McDonald’s reported its first quarterly sales miss in nearly four years, due in part to weak demand in China, India and the Middle East. Angeline Ong looks at why McDonald’s investors are ‘not lovin’ it’ right now.
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McDonald's misses sales targets after long positive streak
McDonald's, the famous fast-food chain, recently announced that it missed its sales targets for the first quarter in almost four years. This was mainly because of problems in the Middle East, China, and India. While the company managed to make slightly more profit per share than expected, investors are worried about its performance in these markets, as well as in the United States. In fact, data shows that customer visits to McDonald's US stores fell by 13% in October, which is a clear sign of a decrease in demand.
Starbucks in similar waters
This decline in sales is not unique to McDonald's, as Starbucks has also faced similar issues. Starbucks, known for its coffee offerings, has even lowered its sales forecast due to weak sales and customer visits in the Middle East. In general, McDonald's sales have been declining, and in response to these challenges, the company has revised its annual sales forecast, reducing it.
The situation is particularly troubling in China, where McDonald's is struggling. It's not just McDonald's, though, as other companies operating in China are also reporting difficulties. All of this shows that McDonald's is not performing as well as it used to, and as a result, investors are becoming more doubtful about the company's future growth.
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