McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Market Cap | 218.43B |
Revenue (ttm) | 25.92B |
Net Income (ttm) | 8.22B |
Shares Out | 716.62M |
EPS (ttm) | 11.39 |
PE Ratio | 26.76 |
Forward PE | 24.71 |
Dividend | $7.08 (2.32%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
Volume | 3,034,324 |
Open | 303.92 |
Previous Close | 303.05 |
Day's Range | 301.59 - 305.96 |
52-Week Range | 243.53 - 317.90 |
Beta | 0.74 |
Analysts | Buy |
Price Target | 324.21 (+6.37%) |
Earnings Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
About MCD
McDonald's Corporation 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, 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 under various structures comprising conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McD... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, McDonald's's revenue was $25.92 billion, an increase of 1.67% compared to the previous year's $25.49 billion. Earnings were $8.22 billion, a decrease of -2.90%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 26 analysts, the average rating for MCD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $324.21, which is an increase of 6.37% from the latest price.
News

Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
Many restaurants reported improving sales in the fourth quarter, but executives warned that the first quarter will be weak. Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower ...

McDonald's Stock: How Small Changes Have Led to 100,000% Returns
McDonald's incremental operating improvements have added up over the years, sending the company's long-term profitability soaring.

McDonald's Corporation: A Good Buy At Current Levels
McDonald's focus on value offerings and digital ecosystem, including loyalty programs, supports long-term growth both in the U.S. and globally. Margin prospects are positive, with improvements expecte...

US health secretary says McDonald's should be incentivized to use beef tallow in Big Macs
U.S. Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News on Thursday McDonald's ought to be incentivized to use beef tallow when making its Big Mac burgers.

McDonald's: I'm Not Buying The Recovery Story
The technicals are strong for McDonald's stock as the chart, moving averages, and indicators all showed bullish signals overall. Most recent earnings do not show a clear recovery in growth, as revenue...

McDonald's: Margins Are The 2025 Story, Technical Upside, Upgrading To Buy
I am upgrading McDonald's from hold to buy due to its improved valuation, strong technical chart, and potential for margin expansion and international growth. Despite a soft Q4, MCD shares rose 4.8%, ...

McDonald's: Not Finding Compelling McValue Here
McDonald's delivered poor Q4 results, with flat revenue, missing Street expectations despite stronger performance in overseas markets. Same-store sales growth in the U.S. declined due to an E. coli ou...

McDonald's: E. Coli Continues To Infect Results; Analysts Expect Value Offerings, Marketing To Drive Performance
Shares of McDonald's Corp MCD edged higher in early trading on Tuesday, despite reporting a decline in fourth-quarter revenues.

Esteemed Lawyer, leader, and advocate, Michael McDonald receives Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award
Esteemed Lawyer, leader, and advocate, Michael McDonald receives Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award Esteemed Lawyer, leader, and advocate, Michael McDonald receives Indigenous Business Lif...

McDonald's outlook improves, but these analysts have mixed views
Wall Street analysts tweaked their McDonald's Corp. share-price targets and generally agreed that a rebound in the fast-food giant's core U.S. business is coming following last year's E. coli outbreak...

These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On McDonald's After Q4 Earnings
McDonald's Corp MCD reported in-line earnings for its fourth quarter on Monday.

McDonald's bet on $5 McValue meals is paying off
McDonald's strategy with its $5 meal deals has been paying off. Chris Kempczinski, the company's CEO, said that the $5 deal is "driving other purchases," increasing average spending.

McDonald's meal deals are slowly winning customers back to U.S. stores, but people are spending less
After a year of dominating U.S. headlines for everything from a major E. coli outbreak to a visit from Donald Trump, McDonald's today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial report.

Sell McDonald's on Monday's gains, Main Street Research investor says
Main Street Research's James Demmert says to sell McDonald's and Charles Schwab. The investor is bullish on German software stock SAP.
What McDonald's earnings say about the food industry
McDonald's (MCD) shares tick higher after the company reported that global sales offset some weakness in the US. BTIG managing director and restaurant analyst Peter Saleh joins Catalysts with Seana Sm...

McDonald's Sees Boost in Loyalty Amid Challenges in Q4 Earnings
While McDonald's fourth-quarter earnings, released Monday (Feb. 10), “did not meet our expectations,” according to CEO Chris Kempczinski, customer loyalty was a bright spot amid a slight uptick (0.4%)...
McDonald's earnings weighed down by E. coli outbreak
Fast-food giant McDonald's (MCD) fell shy of fourth quarter earnings estimates, posting revenue of $6.39 billion (shy of the $6.45 billion expected) and adjusted earnings per share of $2.80 (also shy ...

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 10, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Scott Meader - Interim Treasurer Chris Kempczinski - Chairman and CEO Ian Borden -...

McDonald's suffers worst US sales loss since the pandemic after E. coli outbreak — but here's why the stock is rising
McDonald's reported its worst US sales loss since the pandemic after an E. coli outbreak spooked customers, and cash-strapped consumers spent less at the restaurant.

McDonald's $5 Menu Is Leading to Even Bigger Orders
If you bought something off the McDonald's value menu recently, there's a good chance that's not all you bought.
McDonald's is battling soft industry in many developed markets, says Evercore ISI's David Palmer
David Palmer, Evercore ISI restaurant and packaged food analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss McDonald's earnings, expectations for the company this year, and more.

Sales to loyal McDonald's customers surge as Rewards push pays off
Sales to loyal McDonald's customers jumped 30% to $30 billion in 2024. Despite loyalty growth, revenue fell to $6.38 billion, missing estimates.

Dow Gains 100 Points; McDonald's Shares Rise After Q4 Results
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 100 points on Monday.
MCD Absorbs E. Coli Losses, ON slips Under Expectations
Today's premarket earnings show a mixed picture heading into the opening bell. McDonald's (MCD) reported earnings that slightly disappointed due to the company's E.
E. Coli Outbreak Holds Back McDonald's Earnings
McDonald's global same-store sales climbed 0.4% in the fourth quarter, despite a drop of 1.4% in the US. An E. coli outbreak in the US scared customers away halting some momentum.