McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)

Currency in USD
268.34
+3.11(+1.17%)
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268.71+0.37(+0.14%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
264.31271.53
52 wk Range
260.96341.75
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
265.23
Open
270.33
Day's Range
264.31-271.53
52 wk Range
260.96-341.75
Volume
7.49M
Average Volume (3m)
4.65M
1-Year Change
-10.1851%
Book Value / Share
-1.81
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
323.58
Upside
+20.59%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
11 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
Sell

Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
15 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
34 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 323.58
(+20.59% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Hold290.00+8.07%300.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold305.00+13.66%-MaintainJul 28, 2026
UBS
Buy340.00+26.70%365.00MaintainJul 27, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold322.00+20.00%331.00MaintainJul 16, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy300.00+11.80%320.00MaintainJul 16, 2026

McDonald’s Corporation SWOT Analysis


Global Resilience
Explore McDonald's strategic navigation through economic pressures and shifting consumer preferences, showcasing its adaptability in diverse markets worldwide.
Value Proposition
Delve into McDonald's renewed focus on value leadership, including the launch of U.S. Extra Value Meals and international market strategies to drive growth.
Digital Evolution
Learn how McDonald's is leveraging digital initiatives, from rewards programs to mobile ordering, to enhance customer engagement and boost sales performance.
Future Outlook
Analyst projections place McDonald's stock price targets between $324 and $373, reflecting confidence in the company's ability to overcome challenges.
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McDonald’s Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • McDonald's Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.38 beat estimates by 1.2%, but revenue of $7.1B missed forecasts by 0.56% amid slowing global sales growth.
  • U.S. comparable sales rose just 0.8%; management cited value execution problems for two-thirds of the shortfall and weak FIFA marketing campaign.
  • CEO Kempczinski emphasized execution issues over strategy flaws; CFO pledged McDonald's 'will not get beaten on value' amid inconsistent pricing.
  • Company lowered full-year FX tailwind guidance to $0.15/share from $0.20-$0.30; delayed 50,000-restaurant target to 2028 from 2027.
  • New beverage platform exceeding expectations in U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia; investor day set for Sept. 23 to detail McDonald's > NEXT strategy.
Last Updated: 2026/08/04, 15:52
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3,38 / 3,34
Revenue / Forecast
7,1B / 7,14B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 12.13%
Dividend Yield
2.77%
Industry Median 2.16%
Annualised payout
7.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.40%
Growth Streak

MCD Income Statement

Compare MCD to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
22.0x14.0x10.4x
PEG Ratio
3.080.300.02
Price/Book
−148.3x5.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.9x6.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.6%11.4%26.1%
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
252,60M35,55%67,00B
Other Institutional Investors
285,88M40,24%75,82B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
172,03M24,21%45,63B
Total
710,51M100,00%188,45B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7,79%55 352 73514 681 206
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6,50%46 216 01712 257 874

FAQ

What Is the McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Price Today?

The McDonald’s stock price today is 268,34 USD.

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."

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

The McDonald’s dividend yield is 2.81%.

What Is the McDonald’s Market Cap?

As of today, McDonald’s market cap is 190,66B USD.

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

The McDonald’s EPS (TTM) is 12,13.

When Is the Next McDonald’s Earnings Date?

McDonald’s will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 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 Sell.

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 current trading status of McDonald’s (MCD)?

As of Aug 05, 2026, McDonald’s (MCD) is trading at a price of 268,34 USD, with a previous close of 265,23 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 264,31 USD to 271,53 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 260,96 USD to 341,75 USD.

What Is McDonald’s (MCD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for McDonald’s is 323,58 USD, with a high estimate of 407 USD and a low estimate of 250 USD. 18 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +20,59% Upside potential.

What Is the MCD Premarket Price?

MCD's last pre-market stock price is 265,30 USD. The pre-market share volume is 608 020,00, and the stock has decreased by 0,07, or 0,03%.

What Is the MCD After Hours Price?

MCD's last after hours stock price is 268,71 USD, the stock has decreased by 0,37, or 0,14%.
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