McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)

Currency in USD
286.64
-6.95(-2.37%)
Closed·
287.55+0.91(+0.32%)
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Earnings results expected in 6 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
286.36295.58
52 wk Range
283.47341.75
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
293.59
Open
294.7
Day's Range
286.36-295.58
52 wk Range
283.47-341.75
Volume
3.59M
Average Volume (3m)
3.35M
1-Year Change
-8.6086%
Book Value / Share
-2.51
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
345.00
Upside
+20.36%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
14 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

McDonald's Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
16 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
36 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 345.00
(+20.36% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Hold310.00+8.15%325.00Maintain01-05-2026
Erste Group
Hold---Downgrade27-04-2026
Rothschild Redburn
Hold306.00+6.75%260.00Upgrade23-04-2026
RBC Capital
Hold330.00+15.13%-Maintain22-04-2026
KeyBanc
Buy345.00+20.36%354.00Maintain20-04-2026

McDonald's Corporation SWOT Analysis


Global Resilience
Explore McDonald's robust international performance, offsetting domestic challenges and showcasing the strength of its diversified global business model
Digital Transformation
Delve into McDonald's strategic digital initiatives, including mobile apps and loyalty programs, driving customer engagement and operational efficiency
Market Challenges
Learn how McDonald's navigates economic pressures on lower-income consumers and evolving health trends through targeted value offerings and menu innovation
Financial Outlook
Analyst projections for McDonald's suggest EPS of $12.25-$12.45 for FY2025, with price targets ranging from $300 to $355, reflecting varied market expectations
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McDonald's Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • McDonald's Q4 2025 reported EPS of $3.12 (beating forecast by 2.97%) and revenue of $7.01 billion (exceeding expectations by 2.94%), yet stock fell 0.85% in after-hours trading.
  • Global comparable sales rose 5.7% with U.S. sales up 6.8%, as the company gained market share among low-income consumers through its focus on value and affordability.
  • For 2026, McDonald's plans to open 2,600 new restaurants, projects system-wide sales growth of 2.5%, and expects capital expenditures of $3.7-$3.9 billion.
  • CEO Chris Kempczinski emphasized 'McDonald's is not going to get beat on value and affordability,' while CFO Ian Borden noted 'Loyalty is our single most important digital metric.'
  • The company expects Q1 2026 comparable sales growth to decelerate from Q4 levels, while maintaining an operating margin in the mid- to high-40% range.
Last Updated: 12-02-2026, 04:26 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
11-02-2026
EPS / Forecast
3.12 / 3.03
Revenue / Forecast
7.01B / 6.81B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.95%
Dividend Yield
2.56%
Industry Median 2.13%
Annualised payout
7.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.30%
Growth Streak

MCD Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
MCD
Peers
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P/E Ratio
23.8x7.5x10.6x
PEG Ratio
4.960.030.02
Price/Book
−113.8x0.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
7.6x0.1x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.2%0.0%28.4%
Fair Value Upside
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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 conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
248.71M34.99%73.02B
Other Institutional Investors
292.60M41.16%85.90B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
169.52M23.85%49.77B
Total
710.83M100.00%208.69B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.18%7,23,51,1272,07,38,727
BlackRock, Inc.7.52%5,34,69,1141,53,26,387

FAQ

What Is the McDonald's (MCD) Share Price Today?

The McDonald's share price today is 286.64.

What is the current McDonald's (MCD) share price and day range?

As of 01-05-2026, the McDonald's share price is 286.64, with a previous close of 293.59. The share price has ranged from 286.36 to 295.58 today, while the 52-week range spans from 283.47 to 341.75.

What Is the McDonald's Market Cap?

As of today, McDonald's market cap is 204.04B.

Does McDonald's Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The McDonald's dividend yield is 2.6%.

What Is the McDonald's (MCD) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for McDonald's is 345.00, with a high estimate of 407 and a low estimate of 250. 19 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +20.36% Upside potential.

What Is McDonald's's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The McDonald's EPS (TTM) is 11.95.

When Is the Next McDonald's Earnings Date?

McDonald's will release its next earnings report on 07-05-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MCD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does McDonald's Trade On?

McDonald's is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for McDonald's?

The stock symbol for McDonald's is "MCD."

How Many Times Has McDonald's Stock Split?

McDonald's has split 11 times.

How Many Employees Does McDonald's Have?

McDonald's has 150000 employees.

What Is the MCD Premarket Price?

MCD's last pre-market stock price is 293.90. The pre-market share volume is 7,380.00, and the stock has changed by 0.31, or 0.11%.

What Is the MCD After Hours Price?

MCD's last after hours stock price is 287.55, the stock has changed by 0.91, or 0.32%.
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