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MCD Stock Chart & Stats
$268.10
$1.96(0.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$268.10
$1.96(0.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$229.20 - $341.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.70M
Average Volume (3M)5.98M
Market Cap
$171.72B
Enterprise Value$245.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$822.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.0
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
3.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.35
Shares Outstanding707,641,540
10 Day Avg. Volume6,122,385
30 Day Avg. Volume5,975,327
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.30
Price to Book (P/B)-121.74
Price to Sales (P/S)8.11
P/FCF Ratio30.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$287.22Price Target Upside7.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering26
EPS Forecast (FY)12.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Steady Revenue GrowthMcDonald’s combines steady revenue expansion with exceptionally high gross, operating and net margins. This indicates a resilient, efficient business model with pricing power and strong earnings conversion, providing a durable base for reinvestment, franchise support and continued growth over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation Supports Ongoing OperationsSubstantial operating and free cash flow demonstrate that reported earnings are generally supported by cash generation. This gives McDonald’s capacity to fund restaurant development, technology investment, franchisee support and shareholder distributions, although annual free cash flow has shown some historical variability.
NEXT Strategy Targets Structural Growth And ProductivityThe NEXT strategy provides a multi-year framework to strengthen customer demand, restaurant economics and productivity. Its focus on category share, efficiency, modernization and franchisee support could reinforce McDonald’s competitive position while creating durable growth and margin opportunities beyond short-term promotions.
Bears Say
Highly Leveraged Balance Sheet With Negative EquityMcDonald’s debt-heavy capital structure leaves a limited equity cushion and reduces financial flexibility. High leverage can constrain the company’s ability to absorb operating setbacks, increase exposure to financing costs and limit room for additional investment or shareholder returns if cash generation weakens.
U.S. Execution And Value Strategy Remain Significant WeaknessesThe U.S. is McDonald’s largest market, so inconsistent franchise pricing, service execution and restaurant operations can materially affect systemwide sales and customer frequency. Management has remediation plans, but the scale of the identified execution gap creates a meaningful risk to near-term growth and brand performance.
Growth Is Steady But Not Accelerating, With Expansion Timing DelayedMcDonald’s maintains positive growth, but the pace has moderated from the post-2021 rebound and the store-count target was delayed. Slower unit expansion and less powerful revenue momentum could postpone the benefits of scale, productivity investments and new-restaurant contribution to systemwide sales.
McDonald's News
MCD FAQ
What was McDonald's’s price range in the past 12 months?
McDonald's lowest stock price was $229.20 and its highest was $341.75 in the past 12 months.
What is McDonald's’s market cap?
McDonald's’s market cap is $171.72B.
When is McDonald's’s upcoming earnings report date?
McDonald's’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were McDonald's’s earnings last quarter?
McDonald's released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $3.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.318 by $0.062.
Is McDonald's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts McDonald's’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does McDonald's pay dividends?
McDonald's pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.93 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.02%. See more information on McDonald's dividends here
What is McDonald's’s EPS estimate?
McDonald's’s EPS estimate is 3.38.
How many shares outstanding does McDonald's have?
McDonald's has 707,641,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to McDonald's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
McDonald's reported an EPS of $3.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.318. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.173%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of McDonald's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MCD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
McDonald's Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$287.22 (7.13% Upside)
$287.22 (7.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MCD Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-561.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.61%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from offerings like biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hotcakes. Additionally, the company provides oatmeal, an assortment of desserts including milkshakes, sundaes, and soft-serve ice cream, plus a selection of baked goods. A wide array of soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages completes their offering. By December 31, 2021, the corporation's global network encompassed 40,031 establishments. McDonald's Corporation, founded in 1940, has its main corporate office located in Chicago, Illinois.
MCD Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed mixed but constructive momentum: core financials and global initiatives remain strong (system-wide sales growth, EPS growth, margins, loyalty scale, beverage early success, international performance and disciplined development), while the U.S. business showed clear execution, operations and marketing shortcomings that materially weighed on quarterly comparable sales. Management laid out concrete remediation steps (calendar simplification, reallocation of marketing, reinstating targeted digital offers, franchise discussions) and previewed a longer-term McDonald's > NEXT strategy, but near-term U.S. execution risk and select market weaknesses temper enthusiasm.View all MCD earnings summariesMCD Revenue Breakdown
36.04% Company-operated restaurants
61.55% Franchised restaurants
2.41% Other revenues
MCD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$287.22
▲(7.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
18.25% Mutual Funds
1.36% Other Institutional Investors
55.87% Public Companies and Individual Investors