McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
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- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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