McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MCD
  • Rev/Share 36.4731
  • Book/Share -3.8628
  • PB -77.4301
  • Debt/Equity -20.2417
  • CurrentRatio 1.3032
  • ROIC 0.1656

 

  • MktCap 213721910683.0
  • FreeCF/Share 9.6529
  • PFCF 30.9877
  • PE 25.4656
  • Debt/Assets 0.9381
  • DivYield 0.0237
  • ROE -2.2103

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • 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
Initiation MCD Mizuho -- Neutral -- $300 Oct. 28, 2025
Reiterated MCD Barclays -- Overweight $360 $362 Oct. 22, 2025
Initiation MCD RBC Capital Mkts -- Sector Perform -- $320 Oct. 9, 2025
Initiation MCD Melius -- Sell -- $250 July 14, 2025
Upgrade MCD Goldman Neutral Buy -- $345 July 10, 2025
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

News

McDonald's, Tyson and other companies have gotten more anxious about the fallout from SNAP delays
MCD
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

One analyst says payment delays across states are likely, even after the government's reopening.

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Is the AI Rally Over? 3 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Rotate Your Profits Into
ATO, MCD, WM
Published: November 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

There is a subtle tone shift in how analysts and some retail investors view the market, as more people believe the AI rally has transformed into a bubble.

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McDonald's Tells Operators That Consumers Increasingly Seek Value
MCD
Published: November 07, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's reportedly urged restaurant operators to remain focused on value in a drive to reverse declining guest counts. In a memo to operators delivered after the company's third quarter earnings report, McDonald's U.S.

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McDonald's, Chili's win on value as fast-casual chains lose younger diners
MCD
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

As U.S. consumers tighten their wallets, budget-friendly restaurant chains such as McDonald's, Chili's and Domino's are emerging as winners, drawing more diners who are trading down to cheaper meals.

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MCD Q3 Earnings Down Y/Y, Traffic and Loyalty Growth Remain Solid
MCD
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's third-quarter profit has slipped on higher taxes, but steady traffic, strong digital engagement and loyalty gains have kept growth intact.

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McDonald's is losing its lowest-income customers—and it's not hard to see why
MCD
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

The results are in. McDonald's latest earnings report sheds light on industry traffic trends that point to the growing divide among U.S. consumers—as the wealthiest Americans continue to spend and eat out while lower-income families are dining in amid the rising cost of living, skyrocketing food prices, and stagnant wages.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Seagate Technology, McDonald's, Trex, Pinterest, and More
MCD, PINS, STX, TREX
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Tech stocks rebounded from Tuesday's losses to help boost the major U.S. equities indexes Wednesday afternoon. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all advanced.

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

McDonald's Corporation ( MCD ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Dexter Congbalay - Vice President of Investor Relations Christopher Kempczinski - Chairman President, & CEO Ian Borden - Executive VP & Global CFO Conference Call Participants David Palmer - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division David Tarantino - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Dennis Geiger - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Gregory Francfort - Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Research Division Sara Senatore - BofA Securities, Research Division John Ivankoe - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Brian Bittner - Oppenheimer & …

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McDonald Q3 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCD posts mixed third-quarter results as earnings slip but revenues rise, fueled by higher guest counts and solid global comps.

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McDonald's Hands Back $81 Billion
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's (MCD) isn't just serving up Big Macs—it's dishing out serious cash to its investors. As the fast-food giant continues to balance global expansion with disciplined capital management, its shareholder returns tell a story few companies can match.

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McDonald's (MCD) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for McDonald's (MCD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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McDonald's reports mixed 3Q results with US sales ahead of expectations
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, ETR:MDO) reported third-quarter earnings that slightly missed Wall Street expectations on revenue and adjusted earnings per share but saw modest strength in US same-store sales, sending shares up 3.3% in early trading on Wednesday. The fast-food giant posted revenue of $7.08 billion for the quarter, up 3% from a year ago but below the $7.10 billion analysts had expected.

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McDonald's Pops Despite Q3 Earnings Miss
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) reported third-quarter earnings this morning that fell short on both fronts.

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McDonald's (MCD) Lags Q3 Earnings Estimates
MCD
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

McDonald's (MCD) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.23 per share a year ago.

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Investors Still Lovin' McDonald's? Bull Case Perspective Into MCD Earnings
MCD
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's (MCD) will offer a clearer picture not just for the state of the company, but also for the fast-food industry. Brian Szytel believes the set-up looks good heading into the report as it mitigates labor woes.

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Third-quarter earnings are indicating a divided economy
ELF, MCD, TPR, UAA, YUM
Published: November 03, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Quarterly earnings reports from consumer companies are increasingly showing how consumers are diverging in their spending. Commonly called a "K-shaped" economy, companies are seeing wealthier Americans spend more while lower-income Americans are paring back.

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Countdown to McDonald's (MCD) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
MCD
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for McDonald's (MCD), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
MCD
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's (MCD) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Higher beef prices are biting into profits, but there early signs that relief is on the way
HRL, MCD, QSR, SHAK
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Beef prices are a headache for the restaurant and food industries — just ask Restaurant Brands, McDonald's, Shake Shack and Hormel Foods.

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2 REITs That Missed Out On The Rally
CNNRF, CZR, GLPI, ILPT, MCD, VICI, VNQ
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Most REITs have risen a lot already. But some REITs have missed this recovery and remain discounted. I highlight two such companies that remain opportunistic.

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CMG vs. MCD: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy for Now?
CMG, MCD
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's shows steady growth and resilience as Chipotle faces sales pressure, margin strain and a sharp stock drop.

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2 Affordable Dividend Stocks to Help You Stay Ahead of Inflation
KO, MCD
Published: October 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Inflation may have moderated since growing uncontrollably just a few years ago, as COVID lockdowns lifted, paving the way for skyrocketing prices of pretty much everything.

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MCD's AI Push Gains Steam: Is Restaurant Tech the Next Growth Driver?
MCD
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's deepens its AI-driven "Accelerating the Arches" push, betting on Edge and automation to lift efficiency and margins.

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MCD
Published: October 09, 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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Jeep® Brand Turns MONOPOLY Money Into $500 Toward a Grand Cherokee and Chance to Win the SUV in the MONOPOLY Game at McDonald's
MCD
Published: October 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Now through Nov. 3, Jeep brand launches MONOPOLY Bonus Cash Allowance program, where customers can bring $500 in MONOPOLY play money into dealerships to apply toward a new 2025 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Social media campaign runs across Jeep brand channels, including Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube The most awarded SUV ever, Jeep brand released the first official images of the refreshed 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee earlier this year The Jeep® brand gives consumers the chance to turn MONOPOLY Money into real savings.

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McDonald's Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeve For Loyalty Growth: How Monopoly Will Reward Consumers And The Company
MCD
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Beginning Oct. 6, one lucky customer at McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) restaurants could win $1 million. Here's a look at how the restaurant company could also win big from bringing back the popular store promotion.

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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Weed Stocks Light Up
ACB, CGC, CRON, CURLF, GOOG, GOOGL, MCD, MSOS, TLRY
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cannabis stocks surged after Trump endorsed CBD for senior healthcare, citing its potential to revolutionize treatment and reduce healthcare costs. Shares of TLRY, CGC, CRON, and ACB soared double digits, with related ETFs MSOS and MJ also posting significant gains.

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Investors Heavily Search McDonald's Corporation (MCD): Here is What You Need to Know
MCD
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to McDonald's (MCD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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McDonald's Stock Is a Surprising Way for Investors to Capitalize on the Most Cutting-Edge Technology
MCD
Published: September 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The company is utilizing artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance the customer experience while simultaneously reducing costs.

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Can McDonald's Tech Platform Unlock a New Wave of Margin Expansion?
MCD
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCD leans on edge computing and loyalty growth to unlock efficiencies and lift customer frequency.

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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.