McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

NYSE: MCD · Real-Time Price · USD
327.58
-4.50 (-1.36%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
328.00
+0.42 (0.13%)
After-hours: Feb 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap233.29B +12.1%
Revenue (ttm)26.89B +3.7%
Net Income8.56B +4.1%
EPS11.95 +4.9%
Shares Out 712.15M
PE Ratio27.41
Forward PE24.81
Dividend$7.44 (2.27%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 3, 2026
Volume3,587,879
Open332.50
Previous Close332.08
Day's Range326.53 - 335.67
52-Week Range283.47 - 335.67
Beta0.53
AnalystsBuy
Price Target339.54 (+3.65%)
Earnings DateFeb 11, 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, 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 conventional fra... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
Founded 1940
Employees 150,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MCD
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 26 analysts, the average rating for MCD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $339.54, which is an increase of 3.65% from the latest price.

Price Target
$339.54
(3.65% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Value's Full Plate: Food Stocks Worth Watching & YUM Options Trade

Looking for a place to take your Valentine's Day date? Many consumers are searching for value this year amid sticky inflation, with Dan Ahrens turning to companies in the food industry he sees leading...

3 days ago - Schwab Network

McDonald's sees sales soar as cash-strapped customers look for budget-friendly burgers on value meals

Budget-conscious Americans are returning to McDonald's as the fast-food giant doubles down on value meals, discounted bundles and limited-time promotions aimed at stretching diners' dollars.

4 days ago - New York Post

McDonald's tests GLP-1 friendly menu items as Ozempic patients seek out protein-packed meals

McDonald's is the latest fast-food chain to jump on the GLP-1 train, testing new menu items to appeal to growing swaths of customers on the popular weight-loss drugs.

4 days ago - New York Post

Filet Mignon or Filet-o-Fish? Here's How McDonald's Plans to Keep Courting Wealthier Customers

The well-off are still hitting the drive-thru, and McDonald's wants to make sure its theirs.

4 days ago - Investopedia

McDonald's Stock Hits New All-Time Highs And Has More Upside: Analyst Says 'Value Strategy Is Clearly Working'

TD Cowen: McDonald's fourth quarter results represent a "strong end to 2025," Charles said in a new investor note.

4 days ago - Benzinga

McDonald's doubles down on value messaging, boosts sales in the fourth quarter

The restaurant sector has spent the past 18 months trying to figure out how to reach consumers in a hypercompetitive and uneven economy. McDonald's has doubled down on value messaging to customers via...

4 days ago - CNBC Television

MCD Moves Higher & QSR Slides After Earnings, PAYC Guidance Underwhelms

Paycom (PAYC) barely beat on earnings as shares tumbled on guidance that underwhelmed investors. McDonald's (MCD) managed to show it can make profits off its value meal.

Other symbols: PAYCQSR
4 days ago - Schwab Network

McDonald's Earnings: Marketing Mastery And The CosMc's Legacy

McDonald's comps accelerated to 5.7% in Q4 (U.S. +6.8%), confirming regained momentum — but price and promotions remain key drivers. Margins held near 45–46%, despite heavier marketing and value progr...

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

McDonald's Sales Beat Estimates as Value Strategy Pays Off

McDonald's US sales grew at the fastest pace in more than two years in the fourth quarter as value meals continued to resonate with cost-conscious diners. Sales from established US restaurants jumped ...

4 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Canada tariffs, McDonald's value push, El Paso airport and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Other symbols: EWC
4 days ago - CNBC

McDonald's India outlet gets regulatory warning over rotten tomatoes, reused oil

Indian food safety officials have warned a McDonald's outlet in Jaipur after an inspection found cooking oil unfit for consumption and rotten tomatoes in storage, prompting regulators to seize samples...

4 days ago - Reuters

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: McDonald's Arching Toward 50K

McDonald's (MCD) delivered its best quarter of the year, with Q4 global comparable sales up 5.7% and U.S. comps rising 6.8%. Apple (AAPL) was the only smartphone brand to grow China sales in January, ...

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4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

McDonald's says value meals are bringing back customers, as results lift stock

McDonald's reported the fastest growth in comparable sales, both in the U.S. and globally, in more than two years.

5 days ago - Market Watch

McDonald's Serves Up Q4 Earnings Beat With A Side Of Stock Gains

Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter.

5 days ago - Benzinga

McDonald's beats quarterly global sales estimates as value bets pay off

McDonald's topped Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter global comparable sales and profit on Wednesday, as meal deals and strong marketing promotions pulled in budget-strapped U.S. diners and dema...

5 days ago - Reuters

McDonald's Says Its Value Campaign Is Paying Off

Customer traffic and sales improve at the burger giant after push on affordability.

5 days ago - WSJ

McDonald's earnings beat estimates as chain's value push pays off

McDonald's on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations as its value push wins back customers.

5 days ago - CNBC

McDONALD'S REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

Global comparable sales in the fourth quarter increased 5.7%, with positive global comparable guest counts and strong comparable sales growth across all segments Global Systemwide sales* for the full ...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Value is the key to McDonald's growth plans, but it's creating tensions with some franchisees

McDonald's has doubled down on value messaging to customers with Extra Value Meals and Snack Wraps, which will likely help to boost sales this quarter.  But some franchisees are standing ground in the...

5 days ago - CNBC

James D. Farley, Jr. Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced the election of James D. Farley, Jr., to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2026.

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

Here's How Much McDonald's Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings Wednesday

McDonald's is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday morning, with traders anticipating the fast food giant's stock could reach new highs following the results.

6 days ago - Investopedia

The Great AI Squeeze: High Costs Take Center Stage In Hyperscalers' Earnings Reports

With more than half of S&P 500® companies reporting thus far, EPS growth for Q4 2025 currently stands at 13%. This week, 1,662 companies are expected to report, including results from McDonald's, Cisc...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

McDonald's: Getting Ready For The Next Cash Flow Test

McDonald's is rated Buy, with FY26 expectations largely priced in and a defensible valuation anchored in robust free cash flow generation. Revenue growth is expected to be ticket-driven, not volume-le...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Jobs, Consumer Prices, Coca-Cola, CVS, Ford, McDonald's, and More to Watch This Week

The Federal Reserve's dual mandate will be covered this week with the release of the January jobs report and the consumer price index. Plus, earnings from Cisco Systems, Applied Materials, Arista, and...

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