McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
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- symbol MCD
- Rev/Share 36.4731
- Book/Share -3.8628
- PB -79.9153
- Debt/Equity -20.2417
- CurrentRatio 1.3032
- ROIC 0.1676
- MktCap 220289554800.0
- FreeCF/Share 9.6529
- PFCF 31.9399
- PE 26.2829
- Debt/Assets 0.9381
- DivYield 0.0226
- ROE -2.2103
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
News
From sweet treats to protein boosts, chains are banking on beverages to drive sales
Published: August 19, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Restaurant and coffee chains like McDonald's, Dunkin', Dutch Bros and Starbucks are leaning into beverage innovation in a crowded market for consumers. The companies are adding new drinks to their menus as they look for a sales boost.
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How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?
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Fast Food Is Hungry for Sales.The Latest Play: Beverages
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The big fast-food chains are rolling out often-elaborate drink offerings, hoping to increase margins and capture more sales through the day. No strategy is foolproof, however.
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Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys more McDonald's, RTX, Altria and Hasbro
Published: August 14, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves.
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McDonald's and DoorDash Expand Global Partnership with New Online Ordering Experience in U.S.
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN FRANCISCO & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ordering your McDonald's favorites directly to your door just got even easier. Today, McDonald's USA (NYSE: MCD) and DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) announced the launch of a new U.S. online ordering experience, allowing customers to order McDelivery via mobile web or desktop — no app downloads, logins, or accounts required. Orders are fulfilled by Dashers, offering a fast, reliable, and familiar delivery experience. “We're making it easy for customers to order.
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Wendy's and McDonald's Report Breakfast Business Slows Amid Consumer Cutbacks
Published: August 08, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative
Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Executives from Wendy's and McDonald's said this week during earnings calls that their breakfast business is doing worse than other times of day, despite discounts offered by the companies, Bloomberg reported Friday (Aug. 8).
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3 Top-Rated NOBL Dividend Picks Leading the Market
Published: August 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The S&P Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) may be trailing the rest of the market in the past two years, but the above-average yield (2.1%), track record of long-time dividend growers, and value focus make for a rather intriguing fund to diversify into, especially if you're ready to play more defense as you look beyond the tech sector for opportunities.
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McDonald's Value-First Push Fails To Spur Multiple Expansion: Analyst
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
McDonald's Corporation MCD shares slipped Thursday as an analyst warned that its value-first push may fail to drive U.S. comp revisions or multiple expansion.
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McDonald's made a Q2 comeback with the weirdest menu in years
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive
McDonald's golden arches are gleaming again. The ubiquitous fast food chain reported perkier sales in its most recent quarter, buoyed by deals and other promotions designed to bring wayward customers back into the fold.
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McDonald's Wants to Win Back Low-Income Diners With Menu Boards That Scream Value
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
The $2.99 Snack Wrap is merely an opening act. More value on McDonald's (MCD) "core menu" is crucial for the chain to stage a comeback with low-income consumers, CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday.
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Top Stock Movers Now: McDonald's, Shopify, Super Micro Computer, and More
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. equites gained at midday, lifted by several strong corporate earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all advanced.
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McDonald's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MCD beats second-quarter estimates as global comps climb 3.8%, boosted by value deals, digital gains and menu innovation.
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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher J. Kempczinski - Chairman President, & CEO Dexter P.
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McDonald's Stock Rallies After Much-Needed Q2 Win
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) are higher this morning, after the fast food juggernaut topped second-quarter expectations with profits earnings of $3.19 per share on revenue of $6.84 billion.
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McDonald's sales bounce back from drastic declines as value meals win over anxious US customers
Published: August 06, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive
In the second quarter, McDonald's saw a 3.8% rise in global same-store sales, beating expectations of 2.4% by LSEG analysts.
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Compared to Estimates, McDonald's (MCD) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for McDonald's (MCD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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McDonald's tops estimates on strong global sales, menu innovation
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, ETR:MDO) beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and earnings on Wednesday, fueled by solid demand across its global markets and ongoing investments in digital and menu innovation. The fast-food giant reported revenue of $6.84 billion for the quarter ended June 30, up 5% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts' estimates of $6.70 billion, according to LSEG data.
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Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: US Stocks Open Higher as Arista and McDonald's Lead Early Gains
Published: August 06, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
US stocks edge higher as McDonald's and Arista Networks lead early gains. Mixed tech earnings pressure Nasdaq 100.
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Is McDonald's Just Dining On Easy Comparables? (Earnings Review)
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
McDonald's Corporation faces headwinds from cautious consumer spending, failed beverage ventures, and negative feedback on new menu items, impacting traffic and growth. Despite a resilient brand and steady dividend yield, McDonald's struggles with limited earnings growth and underperformance versus the broader market year-to-date. High commodity costs, international boycotts, and increased reliance on discounts have weighed on performance, while valuation risk remains a concern amid a premium multiple.
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Citi's Jon Tower on McDonald's Q2 results: The product momentum continues to build from here
Published: August 06, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Jon Tower, Citi restaurant analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to break down McDonald's quarterly earnings results.
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3 Stocks to Watch in August: McDonald's, Walmart, and Nvidia
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral
Earnings this month have stories to tell about consumers, tariffs and artificial intelligence.
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McDonald's Stock Before Q2 Earnings: Buy Now or Wait for Results?
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MCD's Q2 results are due on Aug. 6, with strong digital growth and menu innovation likely driving top-line gains.
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Can McDonald's Q2 Earnings Reignite Momentum?
Published: August 04, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
As McDonald's prepares to report its next earnings, traders should pay close attention to whether same-store sales in the U.S. have stabilized or shown signs of recovery.
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McDonald's announces plans to strengthen AI investments by 2027
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive
McDonald's plans to “double down” on its artificial intelligence investments by 2027 and is betting on India to be a key hub for data governance, engineering and platform architecture, a senior executive said on Friday.
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Ahead of McDonald's (MCD) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for McDonald's (MCD), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.
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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: July 31, 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 (MCD) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
McDonald's (MCD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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McDonald's Q2 earnings set to benefit from value promotions and innovation
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, ETR:MDO) is heading into its second quarter earnings report with positive momentum across key markets, analysts at UBS believe, highlighting building same-store sales trends in the United States, renewed focus on everyday value, and strategic progress in international operations. The firm believes these factors position McDonald's to gain market share and deliver stable earnings in a volatile macro environment.
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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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McDonald's Snack Wrap demand caused lettuce shortage at some of its restaurants
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
After a nine-year hiatus, McDonald's brought back the popular Snack Wrap to overwhelming customer response, causing temporary ingredient shortages across some of its restaurants.
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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