McDonald’s (MCD) reported Q3 non-GAAP earnings Monday of $3.19 per diluted share, up from $2.68 a year earlier.
Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $2.99.
Revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was $6.69 billion, compared with $5.87 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $6.55 billion.
Global comparable sales were up 8.8% during the quarter, the company said. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected a nearly 8% growth rate.