Financial Outlook | Value strategy favored by customers, McDonald's Corporation (MCD.US) Q3 same-store sales expected to grow again

McDonald's Corporation (MCD.US) will release its third quarter financial report for 2025 before the US stock market opens on Wednesday. Wall Street currently expects McDonald's Corporation to report a revenue of $7.1 billion and earnings per share of $3.33 for the third quarter. This fast-food giant is often seen as a barometer of consumer financial health. McDonald's Corporation has issued warnings in the past year about reduced spending by low-income consumers. However, Wall Street predicts that, due to its value strategy winning over customers, McDonald's Corporation will achieve growth in same-store sales for the second consecutive quarter. Earlier this quarter, after a nine-year hiatus, McDonald's Corporation reintroduced the "Snack Wraps" - a portable chicken wrap product. The company also brought back value meals that were temporarily suspended during the pandemic. According to StreetAccount data, analysts forecast that McDonald's Corporation will see a 3.5% increase in global same-store sales for the third quarter, with international markets expected to outperform the US market - US same-store sales are expected to increase by 1.9%. Data shows that McDonald's Corporation's stock price has only risen by 3% this year, as investors have concerns about the restaurant industry and the overall economy.