Sales in the United States rose 2.4% in May, compared with a rise of 4.4% in May 2012. The company attributed the rise to its expanded breakfasts, more chicken options and “the ongoing appeal of everyday value.”
In Europe, sales rose 2% in May, compared with growth of 2.9% in May a year ago. The United Kingdom and Russia led the gains, but sales fell in Germany and France.
In the company’s Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa segment (APMEA) sales rose 0.9%, compared with a sales decline of 1.7% in May 2012. Sales in China fell, which the company attributed to the recent outbreak of bird flu in the county.
For the year to date, same-store sales are down 0.2%, compared with a rise of 5.6% in the first five months of 2012. Sales have dropped in every region, with APMEA sales down the most at negative 2.4%.
Shares of McDonald’s are up 2.5% at $100.50 in premarket trading this morning. The stock’s 52-week range is $83.31 to $103.70. The 52-week high was posted in early April.
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