McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MCD
  • Rev/Share 35.9589
  • Book/Share -4.8314
  • PB -60.7541
  • Debt/Equity -15.2759
  • CurrentRatio 1.1814
  • ROIC 0.1742

 

  • MktCap 209883636490.0
  • FreeCF/Share 9.3775
  • PFCF 31.3072
  • PE 25.7131
  • Debt/Assets 0.9367
  • DivYield 0.0295
  • ROE -1.8923

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade MCD Argus Buy Hold -- -- June 13, 2025
Downgrade MCD Redburn Atlantic Buy Sell -- $260 June 10, 2025
Downgrade MCD Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight -- $324 June 9, 2025
Downgrade MCD Loop Capital Buy Hold -- $315 June 6, 2025
Downgrade MCD Northcoast Buy Neutral -- -- May 6, 2025
Reiterated MCD KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight $335 $340 March 27, 2025
Upgrade MCD Citigroup Neutral Buy $311 $334 Jan. 10, 2025
Downgrade MCD Robert W. Baird Outperform Neutral $320 $290 Oct. 23, 2024
Downgrade MCD Guggenheim Buy Neutral $290 $285 Oct. 23, 2024
Reiterated MCD Truist -- Buy $295 $350 Oct. 15, 2024

News

Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
ETSY, MCD
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is a Trending Stock
MCD
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's (MCD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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McDonald's introduces sweet, spicy summer menu items
MCD
Published: July 02, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's is preparing to turn up the heat this summer with the introduction of some spicy menu items.

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Is McDonald's Digital and Loyalty Push Paying Off in Key Markets?
MCD
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MCD leans on digital deals and loyalty rewards to lift traffic and satisfaction amid tough comps and consumer headwinds.

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McDonald Electrical Corporation Announces Acquisition of ANJ Electric, Expanding Regional Footprint and Enhancing Service Capabilities
MCD
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IBEW103--McDonald Electrical acquires ANJ Electric to expand electrical and telecommunications service capabilities and footprint across Rhode Island.

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Buy the Dip on This "Oversold" Blue-Chip Stock
MCD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

While a third of Dow stocks boast double-digit gains for 2025, McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) has been on the sidelines, treading water above its year-to-date breakeven level.

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McDonald's, Krispy Kreme ending doughnut deal after one year: ‘Unsustainable for us'
DNUT, MCD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's and doughnut maker Krispy Kreme said Tuesday they would end their partnership in the US by July, as the companies struggled to manage the costs associated with the venture.

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Krispy Kreme, McDonald's End Partnership, Citing Profitability Concerns
DNUT, MCD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Krispy Kreme (DNUT) and McDonald's (MCD) on Tuesday announced an end to their partnership, effective July 2, as the doughnut maker said it was unable to continue scaling it profitably.

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McDonald's and Krispy Kreme end brief partnership over unsustainable costs
DNUT, MCD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, ETR:MDO) and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc (NASDAQ:DNUT) have announced they are ending their partnership in the United States after just six months of collaboration. The partnership, which was unveiled in March 2024, aimed to have Krispy Kreme donuts available in all McDonald's US locations by the end of 2026.

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McDonald's and Krispy Kreme will end doughnut partnership next month
DNUT, MCD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's and Krispy Kreme will end their doughnut partnership on July 2. The companies said the deal has not been as profitable as expected for the doughnut chain.

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McDonald's and Krispy Kreme end partnership as doughnut demand disappoints
DNUT, MCD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

It turns out that McDonald's Corp.'s breakfast customers aren't as keen as expected to buy Krispy Kreme Inc.'s doughnuts along with their Egg McMuffins and hash browns.

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McDonald's Settles $10B Lawsuit: Should You Buy Now or Hold Steady?
MCD
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MCD is advancing its value platform, tech innovation and category expansion amid ongoing macroeconomic headwinds.

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McDonald's USA, LLC and Entertainment Studios Network/The Weather Group Announce Settlement to Pending Litigation
MCD
Published: June 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's USA, LLC and Entertainment Studios Network/The Weather Group today announced an agreement to settle pending litigation between them. The parties reached a confidential commercial agreement whereby McDonald's will continue to purchase advertising from ESN in a manner that aligns with its advertising strategy and commercial objectives and ESN will dismiss its lawsuit against McDonald's in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

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McDonald's share weakness a buying opportunity as sales acceleration, global expansion support outlook
MCD
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, ETR:MDO) presents a compelling buying opportunity on recent share weakness, analysts at Jefferies believe, citing near-term same-store sales acceleration and medium-term unit growth. The analysts maintained their price target of $360 on ‘Buy'-rated McDonald's, implying upside of 19% from Thursday's closing price of about $303.

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Is Trending Stock McDonald's Corporation (MCD) a Buy Now?
MCD
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching McDonald's (MCD) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Weight-loss drugs are an issue for McDonald's, but here's the bigger problem
MCD
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's stock was heading for its longest losing streak in 12 years after Redburn Atlantic recommended investors sell due to concerns over the impact of weight-loss drugs and relatively high prices.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Walt Disney, JM Smucker, McDonald's, and More
DIS, MCD, SJM
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

U.S. equities were mostly edging higher at midday as the market continued to wait for updates on U.S.-China trade talks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were up slightly, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was near flat.

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Downgrade Pressures McDonald's Stock Lower
MCD
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Redburn Atlantic earlier downgraded the shares of blue-chip fast food giant McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) to "sell" form "buy," and cut its price target to $260 from $319.

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Cramer on McDonald's getting third downgrade in less than one week: Analysts are 'going to be wrong'
MCD
Published: June 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jim Cramer discusses McDonald's after the investment firm Redburn Atlantic double-downgraded the fast food giant to sell from buy.

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Purple Heart Homes Announces William “Bo” McDonald as Their New Executive Director
MCD
Published: June 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Statesville, N.C., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Heart Homes, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing housing solutions for aging and disabled Veterans, has named William “Bo” McDonald as its new Executive Director, following a national search process conducted by the organization's board of directors, executive team and search committee.

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Morgan Stanley tells investors to ‘stay away' from McDonald's: here's why
MCD
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's has been doing well recently. The stock has been up 5% in the year, beating the benchmark S&P 500.

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McDonald's Stock Gets a Downgrade. Why Chicken Strips Are to Blame.
MCD
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The fast-food giant's new chicken strips have less breading and appear smaller than past offerings, an analyst argues.

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DOCU Post-Earnings Slide, MCD Downgrade, URBN Upgrade
DOCU, MCD
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

Docusign (DOCU) did not participate in Friday morning's market rally after it posted lower full-year billings in its earnings. Loop Capital bit into McDonald's (MCD) bull thesis by downgrading the stock from buy to hold.

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McDonald's: Focus On Value Offerings And New Launches Should Drive Upside
MCD
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's is well-positioned to gain market share through value offerings and new product launches despite tough macroeconomic conditions. The margin outlook is positive, with non-recurrence of E. coli-related costs and benefits from operating leverage as sales improve. The stock trades at a discount to its historical average, making it attractive given strong growth prospects and improving fundamentals.

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MITER Foundation to Donate $200,000 to New Ronald McDonald House
MCD
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MITER Foundation recently announced a $200,000 donation commitment to the new Ronald McDonald House in Tampa.

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3 Fortress Dividend Stocks Set to Thrive, Even if the Economy Slumps
GNTX, JNJ, MCD
Published: June 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

These dividend stocks have solid underlying businesses. The cash flows should remain consistent regardless of the broader economic environment.

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McDonald's is bringing back the snack wrap to U.S. restaurants next month
MCD
Published: June 03, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's snack wraps will return to U.S. restaurants on July 10. The revival of the beloved menu item comes after McDonald's saw same-store sales decline in the first quarter.

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McDonald's: A Resilient Compounder For The Long Run
MCD
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's remains a resilient, cash-generating compounder with a strong moat, despite recent sales dips and consumer spending concerns. The new McValue platform and menu innovation are strategic moves to win back value-conscious customers and drive future growth. Robust cash flow, high margins, and a secure, growing dividend make McDonald's attractive for patient, long-term investors.

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McDonald's Defensive Positioning And Future Drivers
MCD
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's remains a defensive play, outperforming premium discretionary peers and holding up well versus other retail defensives during downturns. Current macro headwinds, including weaker consumer spending and US same-store sales softness, are cyclical, not structural threats to MCD's business. Long-term growth is underpinned by digital innovation, Gen Z engagement, menu evolution and automation, with global diversification mitigating tariff and geopolitical risks.

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McDonald's Growth Potential Through Inflation And Competition
MCD
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's robust franchise model, digital investments, and global scale drive stable cash flows and leadership in the QSR sector despite macroeconomic pressures. My DCF-based valuation, using conservative assumptions, shows a fair value of $342 per share, offering about 9% upside from current levels. The company maintains high margins, strong free cash flow, and a shareholder-friendly policy with consistent dividend growth and active buybacks.

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About McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

  • IPO Date 1965-04-21
  • Website https://corporate.mcdonalds.com
  • Industry Restaurants
  • CEO Christopher J. Kempczinski
  • Employees 150000

McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, wraps, fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hotcakes, and other sandwiches. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 40,031 restaurants. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.