McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

NYSE: MCD · Real-Time Price · USD
310.58
-3.10 (-0.99%)
May 12, 2025, 10:28 AM - Market open
-0.99%
Market Cap 222.09B
Revenue (ttm) 25.71B
Net Income (ttm) 8.16B
Shares Out 715.07M
EPS (ttm) 11.33
PE Ratio 27.41
Forward PE 24.85
Dividend $7.08 (2.28%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 3, 2025
Volume 993,596
Open 312.01
Previous Close 313.68
Day's Range 305.01 - 312.01
52-Week Range 243.53 - 326.32
Beta 0.57
Analysts Buy
Price Target 324.44 (+4.46%)
Earnings Date May 1, 2025

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, 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 fra... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
Founded 1940
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MCD
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 26 analysts, the average rating for MCD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $324.44, which is an increase of 4.46% from the latest price.

Price Target
$324.44
(4.46% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

The Score: Meta Platforms, McDonald's, Kohl's and More Stocks That Defined the Week

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9 days ago - WSJ

McDonald's reports a significant sales decline in the U.S. as anxious customers pull back on spending

McDonalds released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2025 early this morning. According to the report, U.S. comparable sales decreased by 3.6% from the previous year, primarily driven by re...

9 days ago - Fast Company

McDonald's Says Middle-Income Americans Are Feeling Squeezed Now Too

McDonald's (MCD) traffic has dropped as economic pressure spreads from low- to middle-income consumers, executives said Thursday.

10 days ago - Investopedia

Dow Surges Over 300 Points; McDonald's Posts Weak Revenue

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 300 points on Thursday.

10 days ago - Benzinga

McDonald's Valuation Under Scrutiny Amid 4 Poor Quarters (Q1 Earnings Review)

McDonald's stock remains a hold due to ongoing traffic issues and declining revenues, despite aggressive expansion plans and marketing initiatives. Q1 2025 earnings showed a 1% global sales decline an...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

McDonald's sales fall to lowest levels since Covid lockdowns, despite the chain's new value menu

McDonald's second-quarter same-store sales fell to their lowest levels in five years. Diners are cutting back on visits to the chain, including at breakfast time.

10 days ago - Business Insider

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Dexter Congbalay - VP, IR Chris Kempczinski - Chairman & CEO Ian Borden - CFO Conference...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Evercore ISI's David Palmer on McDonald's earnings

David Palmer, Evercore ISI restaurant and packaged food analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss McDonald's latest earnings, his expectations for the company, and more.

10 days ago - CNBC Television

McDonald's suffers steepest US same-store sales drop since 2020: ‘Heightened anxiety'

As Americans grow more fearful that sweeping tariffs could reheat inflation or even trigger a recession, the world's largest fast-food chain said it's noticing a broader hit to traffic.

11 days ago - New York Post

McDonald's posts surprise decline in global sales in first quarter

Firm was navigating ‘toughest of market conditions' when Trump's tariffs worsened wallet pressures on consumers

11 days ago - The Guardian

McDonald's sees lower foot traffic as revenue misses Wall Street expectations

The fast-food giant says consumers continue to grapple with uncertainty

11 days ago - Market Watch

McDonald's Stock Drops as Revenue, Comparable Store Sales Disappoint

McDonald's (MCD) shares fell on Thursday after the fast-food giant's first-quarter revenue and comparable sales came up short of analysts' estimates.

11 days ago - Investopedia

McDonald's global sales post surprise drop as tariff chaos hits consumer confidence

McDonald's posted a surprise decline in first-quarter global comparable sales on Thursday, as demand from cash-strapped diners in its key markets faltered on uncertainty sparked by chaotic tariffs.

11 days ago - Reuters

McDonald's U.S. Sales Decline in Shaky Economy

The fast-food giant's patrons are “grappling with uncertainty” as spending slows at several restaurant chains.

11 days ago - WSJ

McDONALD'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Global comparable sales decreased 1.0%; excluding Leap Day in the prior year, global comparable sales were essentially flat Systemwide sales* to loyalty members across 60 loyalty markets were more tha...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

McDonald's is about report earnings. Here's what to expect

McDonald's reports first-quarter earnings before the bell Thursday. Wall Street analysts expect earnings per share of $2.66 and revenue of $6.09 billion, according to LSEG.

11 days ago - CNBC

McDonald's Technicals Show Appetite For More Gains Ahead Of Earnings

McDonald's Corp MCD will report its first-quarter earnings on Thursday. Wall Street expects $2.66 in EPS and $6.09 billion in revenues as the company reports before market hours.

11 days ago - Benzinga

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12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Flipping Burgers - McDonald's To Restaurant Brands International

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Other symbols: QSR
13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

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13 days ago - CNBC Television

McDonald's: Steady Fundamentals, Cloudy Future Of Tariffs

McDonald's remains a solid company with stable fundamentals, but its current price suggests modest long-term returns. Despite historical revenue slumps, McDonald's has grown free cash flow by controll...

14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch buys Eli Lilly, McDonald's, and Palantir

Bill Baruch, founder & president at Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail his latest portfolio moves.

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16 days ago - CNBC Television

Trading today's big movers: 3M, Uber, UnitedHealth, McDonald's and Coca-Cola

The Investment Committee debate how to trade some of the top stocks moving in the market today.

Other symbols: KOMMMUBERUNH
19 days ago - CNBC Television

The Big 3: JPM, BRK/B, MCD

Joe Tigay says "we're just one headline away" from markets rallying. However, as tariff volatility continues, Joe turns to defensive plays he believes investors can use.

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19 days ago - Schwab Network

Cramer's Mad Dash: McDonald's

Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of McDonald's.

20 days ago - CNBC Television