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M FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/27/2021 MCDONALD'S REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2021 RESULTS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT : Investors : Mike Cieplak , investor.relations@us.mcd.com Media : Lauren Altmin , lauren.altmin@us.mcd.com Global comparable sales were up 12.7 % in the third quarter and increased 10.2 % on a 2 - year basis Year - to - date digital Systemwide sales * were about $ 13 billion , or over 20 % of total Systemwide sales in our top six markets CHICAGO , IL - McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30 , 2021 . Exhibit 99.1 " Our third quarter results are a testament to our unparalleled scale and agility , " said McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer , Chris Kempczinski . " Our global comparable sales increased 10 % over 2019 , which was delivered across an omnichannel experience that is focused on meeting the needs of our customers . We continue to execute our strategic growth plan and run great restaurants so that we can drive long - term , sustainable growth for all of our stakeholders . " Third quarter financial performance : Global comparable sales increased 12.7 % ( 10.2 % on a 2 - year basis ) , reflecting positive comparable sales across all segments : U.S. increased 9.6 % ( 14.6 % on a 2 - year basis ) International Operated Markets segment increased 13.9 % ( 8.9 % on a 2 - year basis ) International Developmental Licensed Markets segment increased 16.7 % ( 4.9 % on a 2 - year basis ) Consolidated revenues increased 14 % ( 13 % in constant currencies ) to $ 6,201 million . Systemwide sales increased 16 % ( 14 % in constant currencies ) to $ 29,948 million . Consolidated operating income increased 18 % ( 17 % in constant currencies ) to $ 2,987 million and included $ 106 million of strategic gains related to the sale of McDonald's Japan stock . Diluted earnings per share was $ 2.86 . Excluding strategic gains of $ 0.10 per share in 2021 and $ 0.13 per share in 2020 , diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $ 2.76 , an increase of 24 % ( 23 % in constant currencies ) . * Refer to page 4 for a definition of Systemwide sales . The Company declared a 7 % increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $ 1.38 per share and also announced the resumption of its share repurchase program . 1