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McDonald's released its quarterly earnings May 7. Photo: Jamie Kelter Davis/Bloomberg via Getty Images
McDonald's rode value meals, loyalty perks and menu innovation to stronger first-quarter sales growth, signaling Thursday that consumers are still spending despite persistent economic pressure.
Why it matters: McDonald's results show its affordability strategy is gaining traction with cost-conscious diners squeezed by years of inflation-driven price hikes.
