McDonald's misses US sales target as spending slows
McDonald's US sales grew 3.9% in the first quarter, missing estimates as high fuel costs strained budgets. The company still beat overall profit targets.
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MCDONALD'S CORP missed quarterly United States comparable sales targets as high fuel and grocery costs curbed diner spending. The 3.9% domestic growth trailed the 4.2% increase expected by Wall Street analysts. Investors should monitor how value-tier promotions offset declining traffic as lower-income consumers trade down to single-item orders.
