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5. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 60

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) operates and franchises restaurants worldwide, offering a variety of food and beverages.

On February 10, McDonald’s reported Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $2.83, missing estimates by $0.03, while GAAP EPS was $2.80. Revenue fell 0.3% year-over-year to $6.39 billion, missing expectations by $90 million. Global comparable sales rose 0.4%, with a 1.4% decline in the U.S., a 0.1% increase in International Operated Markets, and a 4.1% rise in International Developmental Licensed Markets. Systemwide sales surpassed $130 billion for the year, growing by over $1 billion. Sales from loyalty members reached $30 billion for the year and $8 billion for the quarter, reflecting a 30% annual increase. Active loyalty users exceeded 175 million, up 15% year-over-year.