McDonald's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates as Stock Jumps 3%

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) reported strong Q1 financial results, posting an adjusted EPS of $2.83, which surpassed analyst expectations and drove a 3% jump in the stock price. Global comparable sales grew by 3.8%, bolstered by loyalty programs that generated over $9 billion in sales. However, Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski issued a cautionary note, stating that elevated gas prices threaten demand from low-income consumers. This warning comes despite total systemwide sales exceeding $34 billion during the quarter. Elsewhere in the sector, the market awaits Wendy's (WEN) results on May 8, as investors continue to track consumer spending trends through updates from MercadoLibre (MELI) and DraftKings (DKNG).

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