McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
| Market Cap | 194.68B -10.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 27.70B +6.3% |
| Net Income | 8.79B +4.7% |
| EPS | 12.31 +5.5% |
| Shares Out | 710.51M |
| PE Ratio | 22.26 |
| Forward PE | 20.65 |
| Dividend | $7.44 (2.72%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 4,768,994 |
| Open | 271.64 |
| Previous Close | 268.34 |
| Day's Range | 269.01 - 275.30 |
| 52-Week Range | 260.96 - 341.75 |
| Beta | 0.42 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 316.58 (+15.54%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
About MCD
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventio... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, McDonald's's revenue was $26.89 billion, an increase of 3.72% compared to the previous year's $25.92 billion. Earnings were $8.56 billion, an increase of 4.13%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 34 analysts, the average rating for MCD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $316.58, which is an increase of 15.54% from the latest price.
News
McDonald’s price target lowered to $290 from $320 at Guggenheim
Guggenheim lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $290 from $320 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
McDonald's is rethinking its value menu. We want your take
McDonald's said that its latest value menu hasn't worked out. The chain has also cut back on digital discounts, its CEO said.
McDonald’s price target lowered to $295 from $305 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $295 from $305 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. McDonald’s delivered a mixed…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $319 from $322 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $319 from $322 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. McDonald’s acknowledges some mis-execution in the U.S.
McDonald’s price target raised to $345 from $335 at Citi
Citi analyst Jon Tower raised the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $345 from $335 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares post the Q2 report. The firm…
McDonald’s upgraded to Buy from Hold at Freedom Broker
Freedom Broker analyst Georgy Vashchenko upgraded McDonald’s (MCD) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $305, down from $320. The company reported softer than expected revenue and weaker…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $285 from $305 at Baird
Baird lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $285 from $305 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.The firm updated its model following Q2 results where the…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $305 from $315 at KeyBanc
KeyBanc analyst Eric Gonzalez lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $305 from $315 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following quarterly results. The firm says…
McDonald's says US sales slowed after value deal push fell short
CEO Chris Kempczinski says weak promotion of value deals and a pullback in digital deals led to a drop in visits from McDonald's loyal customers.
McDonald's admits that getting rid of this beloved menu offer was a ‘bad trade,' as new $3 value menu disappoints
A new $3 value menu didn't deliver as much as hoped for—but McDonald's still posted a profitable quarter.
McDonald's admits its value meals have become too confusing
The fast-food chain said too many promotions at once led to confusion for staff and customers alike.
McDonald's Business Slows Amid Shakeup of Digital Deals
McDonald's says an attempt to lure budget-conscious consumers backfired in its latest quarter. The fast food giant reported earnings Tuesday (Aug. 4) showing that while its global sales were up 4%, co...
McDonald’s sales inflection will take time, says TD Cowen
TD Cowen keeps a Hold rating on McDonald’s (MCD) with a $300 price target following the Q2 report. The firm likes the company’s new strategy but says a sales inflection…
McDonald's earnings: what it tells us about US consumer strength
McDonald's (MCD) shares are inching higher on Tuesday after the fast-food giant delivered steady Q2 performance, supported by an aggressive value push and accelerating digital adoption. For its second...
McDonald’s price target lowered to $286 from $305 at Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $286 from $305 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
McDonald's is facing slowing sales. Its under $3 value menu shows why
McDonald's US sales slowed down in the second quarter, the fast food chain said on Tuesday. Its latest value menu is one of the big reasons why, CEO Chris Kempczinski said.
McDonald's US sales miss estimates as CEO taps new leader in major shake-up: ‘We simply didn't execute'
CEO Chris Kempczinski said weak promotion of value deals and a pullback in digital deals, including its buy-one-add-one promotion, led to a drop in visits from loyal customers.
McDonald's Names New US Boss After Slowest Growth in More Than a Year
McDonald's named long-time executive Skye Anderson as president of its US business, replacing Joe Erlinger, to bring “focus and urgency” to its home market, after the fast-food chain posted its slowes...
MCD Earnings "Mixed Bag" & MRK on the Move
Jenny Horne dives into the latest quarterly figures from fast food giant McDonald's (MCD). She points to a revenue miss and breaks down the domestic versus international operations for the Golden Arch...
Palantir earnings, McDonald's new U.S. head, tiny 'cars' and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday
Stock futures are higher amid a flurry of earnings reports after the Dow closed at a record high yesterday; Palantir shares are soaring after the software maker's quarterly results topped Wall Street ...
McDonald's Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Systemwide sales grew 4% in Q2, with global comparable sales up 1.3% and U.S. comps rising 0.8% amid execution challenges. Adjusted EPS increased 5% year-over-year, and new beverage launches outperformed expectations. U.S. operational improvements and marketing adjustments are underway.
McDonald's Earnings release: Q2 2026
McDonald's released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 4, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
McDonald’s Stock Serves Up a 2.8% Gain as Profit Beat Offsets Sluggish U.S. Store Visits
McDonald’s stock ($MCD) serves up a 2.8% gain in premarket trading on Tuesday, climbing to $272.58 after the fast-food chain reported solid second-quarter earnings. McDonald’s posted adjusted earnings...
McDonald's Beats Earnings Estimates and the Stock Is Rising
McDonald's stock advances as the fast-food giant reports second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.