Bank of America Securities analyst Sara Senatore has maintained their neutral stance on MCD stock, giving a Hold rating yesterday.
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Sara Senatore has given her Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing McDonald’s performance. The company’s second-quarter earnings per share slightly exceeded expectations, driven by strong international sales, although U.S. sales were largely in line with projections. Despite positive international growth, the margins for McDonald’s company-operated stores were slightly below expectations due to commodity inflation.
Furthermore, while franchise revenues were better than anticipated, the franchise margins remained mostly consistent with forecasts. The company’s 2025 outlook remains unchanged and aligns with consensus expectations, indicating limited potential for significant earnings per share revisions. These elements collectively contribute to the Hold rating, reflecting a balanced view of McDonald’s current and future financial prospects.
In another report released yesterday, TD Cowen also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $315.00 price target.
MCD’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $294.360 to $307.660, which is a 4.52% increase.