McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
| Market Cap | 224.29B +2.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 26.89B +3.7% |
| Net Income | 8.56B +4.1% |
| EPS | 11.95 +4.9% |
| Shares Out | 710.40M |
| PE Ratio | 26.42 |
| Forward PE | 23.93 |
| Dividend | $7.44 (2.28%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,038,121 |
| Open | 323.77 |
| Previous Close | 326.30 |
| Day's Range | 315.24 - 324.50 |
| 52-Week Range | 283.47 - 341.75 |
| Beta | 0.50 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 342.21 (+8.39%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 30, 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 28 analysts, the average rating for MCD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $342.21, which is an increase of 8.39% from the latest price.
News
McDonald's must face Black ex-executives' harassment, retaliation claims
A federal judge in Chicago on Wednesday said two former McDonald's vice presidents can proceed with their lawsuit that they were criticized and subjected to racial slurs because they are Black women,...
McDonald's: The One Restaurant Chain That Is Thriving
McDonald's is upgraded to "Buy" as it demonstrates accelerating comp sales and margin resilience amid sector-wide weakness. MCD's U.S. comp sales surged 6.8% y/y in Q4, sharply outperforming peers fac...
Three Reasons To Own McDonald's Now
McDonald's maintains a buy rating, driven by robust global sales growth and industry-leading profitability. MCD's recent quarter saw 9.5% revenue growth and 5.7% global comparable sales, supported by ...
5 Unloved Stocks Set to Take Off
Despite fading consumer confidence, the restaurant industry appears positioned for its best performance in years. Valuations for restaurant stocks are approaching decade lows, which could make the sec...
McDonald's Plans New $3 Menu, in Latest Bid to Win Customers With Better Deals
McDonald's is intensifying its focus on value with plans for a new menu.
McDonald's Bets Big On Value With $3 Menu: Will Consumers & Investors Win?
When it comes to fast food, McDonald's may be the poster child for value offerings and customer loyalty, something other restaurant companies are trying to copy.
McDonald's Launching $3 Menu Items To Keep Lower-Income Customers, Report Says
$7 billion. That is how much revenue McDonald's generated in its latest quarter while U.S. same-store sales increased 6.8%.
McDonald's Plans to Offer $3 Meals as Diners Seek Affordability
McDonald's is reportedly planning to lower the cost of its value meals even further. Beginning next month, the fast food giant will debut a series of new discounts that include meals that cost $3 and ...
McDonald's Preps New Discounts to Feed Budget-Minded Diners for $3 or Less
The burger chain will introduce a lower-priced menu and new $4 breakfast meal deals, as it seeks to reclaim its value image.
That viral Big Arch burger video could be worth at least $18 million to McDonald's in free publicity
Make fun of that McDonald's burger-tasting video all you want. The fast-food chain is laughing all the way to the bank.
3 Fast Food Stocks to Buy Right Now
Social media erupted in early March after Chris Kempczinski, CEO of McDonald's, posted a LinkedIn video previewing the company's new “Big Arch” burger. Instead of focusing on the new menu item, viewer...
These Dividend-Paying Stocks Have Been a 'Nice Place to Hide' This Year
Are dividend stocks back in vogue?
Investors Are Piling Into the 'HALO' Trade. Here's What That Means and What They're Buying
There's a new way to describe the "anything but AI" trade that's been getting traction on Wall Street lately.
The Big 3: GS, DIS, MCD
Don Kaufman (@Theotrade) warns traders that volatility remains really elevated and will set the stage for a rocky end to the week. When it comes to today's Big 3, he's a bear on all his example option...
Best Dividend Aristocrats For March 2026
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) is up 9.39% YTD in 2026, decisively outperforming SPY's 1.08%. Dividend Aristocrats are regaining momentum after a weak 2025, with 55 outpacing SPY...
Starbucks, McDonald's, and Chipotle Reward Loyal Customers. It Brings Them Back.
Starbucks, McDonald's, Chipotle, and other chains are finding more effective ways to get customers coming back for more.
Wall Street's Latest Bet Is on ‘HALO' Companies With AI Immunity
Deere and McDonald's have become darlings to investors worried about broad AI disruption.
3 Once-In-A-Decade REIT Opportunities To Win Big
AI is crushing digital businesses, and capital is starting to rotate out of tech. Meanwhile, many REITs trade at 30% discounts to NAV with ~5% yields. We highlight three anti-AI real asset plays that ...
Dividend Income: Lanny's December 2025 Summary
In December, we received a dividend income total of $8,010.54. The retirement accounts are composed of HSA investments, ROTH and traditional IRAs, as well as our work 401(k) accounts. In total, divide...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...