McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
| Market Cap | 163.42B -25.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 27.70B +6.3% |
| Net Income | 8.79B +4.7% |
| EPS | 12.31 +5.5% |
| Shares Out | 707.64M |
| PE Ratio | 18.76 |
| Forward PE | 17.46 |
| Dividend | $7.72 (3.34%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,577,264 |
| Open | 234.23 |
| Previous Close | 233.98 |
| Day's Range | 230.88 - 234.97 |
| 52-Week Range | 230.88 - 341.75 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 299.80 (+29.82%) |
| Est. Earnings | Nov 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 35 analysts, the average rating for MCD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $299.8, which is an increase of 29.82% from the latest price.
News
McDonald's sinister pricing scheme is sizing up your wallet – with California customers forking over a premium
McDonald's pushed back on the idea that it is setting prices behind customers' backs.
McDonald's pushes AI tools that suggest Big Mac prices based on ‘customer willingness to pay'
Franchisees said the algorithm has widened the gap between prices on identical items at various restaurants within the same neighborhoods, according to a report.
McDonald’s price target lowered to $250 from $260 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst John Ivankoe lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $250 from $260 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the…
Insight: Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
McDonald's is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost headquarters' profit but risks alienating customers and...
McDonald's and Fast Food Are a Mess. Look at These Stocks Instead.
McDonald's and other fast-food stocks face pressure, but Brinker International, Bloomin' Brands and several casual-dining peers have outperformed.
McDonald’s Stock (MCD) Slips on a New Drive-Thru Ad Test
McDonald’s stock slipped on Monday alongside news that the company is testing new ads in its drive-thrus.
McDonald's is changing its menu for the Ozempic era
McDonald's is trying to step into the Ozempic era.
McDonald’s price target lowered to $297 from $308 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $297 from $308 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated its model to reflect…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $230 from $250 at Melius Research
Melius Research analyst Jacob Aiken-Phillips lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $230 from $250 and keeps a Sell rating on the shares.
McDonald's promises to bring back colorful PlayPlaces in bid to win over frustrated parents
McDonald's says it's no longer playing around with kid amenities and customer service.
McDonald’s price target lowered to $250 from $285 at Baird
Baird analyst Chris O’Cull lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $250 from $285 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
The Big 3: MCD, COF, PG
Jason Brown (@brownreport) turns to stocks that are the faces of the restaurant, financial, and consumer staples industries. He expresses concerns in McDonald's (MCD) core fundamentals following the c...
New MCD Strategy Leaves Investors Hungry for More, Stock Falls to 4-Year Low
Investors weren't hungry for McDonald's (MCD) growth strategy announced during the company's investor day. The stock fell to 4-year lows off the announcement.
McDonald’s price target lowered to $295 from $325 at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $295 from $325 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
McDonald’s price target lowered to $285 from $290 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $285 from $290 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares after attending investor day…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $310 from $335 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $310 from $335 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company outlined NEXT strategy…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $295 from $350 at BTIG
BTIG lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $295 from $350 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s much-anticipated investor day focused on menu innovation,…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $260 from $280 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $260 from $280 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following the analyst day. The day brought a four-year…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $300 from $320 at Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $300 from $320 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Given the mechanics of McDonald’s upcoming NEXT investments,…
McDonald’s price target lowered to $270 from $282 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s (MCD) to $270 from $282 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares after attending the company’s Investor Day where the…
McDonald’s (MCD) Achieves ‘Dividend King’ Status as It Raises Payout for 50 Consecutive Years
The company first paid a quarterly dividend in 1976.
McDonald's to spend $8.5B on revamping restaurants, tech and franchise support
McDonald's plans to provide $8.5 billion in franchisee support through 2036 as part of its NEXT strategy to modernize restaurants and boost growth.
Why McDonald's is following Walmart and Amazon into the advertising business
McDonald's plans to create its own media network to display third-party businesses' ads. Its company-owned U.S. restaurants have begun displaying ads on its digital drive-thru order boards.
McDonald's to spend $8.5B on revamping restaurants and staff training to boost sales
McDonald's plans to provide $8.5 billion in franchisee support through 2036 as part of its NEXT strategy to modernize restaurants and boost growth.
McDonald's is making a historic bet on chicken — and AI — to bring back customers
Investors aren't sold on plans to introduce new McNugget flavors, and an analyst recently noted that McDonald's has struggled to break through on chicken-related innovation.