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 -78.5872
  • Debt/Equity -20.2417
  • CurrentRatio 1.3032
  • ROIC 0.1656

 

  • MktCap 216915949268.0
  • FreeCF/Share 9.6529
  • PFCF 31.4508
  • PE 25.8461
  • Debt/Assets 0.9381
  • DivYield 0.0236
  • 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

Time to Shore Up Your Personal Portfolio With These 3 Bullet-Proof Blue-Chip Stocks
BRK-A, BRK-B, JNJ, MCD
Published: December 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

There are a number of valid reasons why many investors may be souring on the ability of equity markets to continue to rise at a 20%+ rate in the years to come.

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2 Steadier Dividend Stocks If You're Looking to Side-Step a Stock Market Correction
MCD, SJM
Published: December 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

So much for a bursting of the AI bubble. With the markets on quite a strong winning streak, with the S&P 500 now just a good day or two away from returning to prior highs, investors might be wondering if it's time to take some profits off the table as market breadth improves and some of the fallen former AI darlings remain in the doghouse.

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McDonald's Shares Cross Below 200 DMA
MCD
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

In trading on Monday, shares of McDonald's crossed below their 200 day moving average of $305.87, changing hands as low as $305.40 per share. McDonald's shares are currently trading down about 1.1% on the day.

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McDonald's Banks on Strategic Initiatives Amid High Costs
MCD
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCD pushes digital engagement and menu innovation to drive growth even as inflation and fierce fast-food competition weigh on its performance.

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
MCD
Published: November 27, 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 Ramps Up Value Push: Can EVMs Rebuild Traffic Momentum?
MCD
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MCD leans on revamped Extra Value Meals, clear price anchors and strong franchisee support to steady traffic amid consumer strain.

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Trump, one of McDonald's 'all time most loyal customers,' offers Filet-O-Fish suggestion
MCD
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Neutral

President Donald Trump asked McDonald's for more tartar sauce on Filet-O-Fish during D.C. summit and joked about being first former fry cook to be president.

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Trump promises ‘prices are coming down' in speech to owners of his beloved McDonald's: ‘You're so damn lucky I won'
MCD
Published: November 17, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral

“I will tell you that nobody has done what we've done in terms of pricing,” Trump argued.

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McDonald's to pay dividends on December 15; Here's how much 100 MCD shares will earn
MCD
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Neutral

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has announced that its next quarterly dividend is scheduled for payment on December 15, 2025.

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MCD
Published: November 13, 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, 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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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.