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McDonald's (MCD)
NYSE:MCD
MCD Stock Chart & Stats
$327.16
-$2.38(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$327.16
-$2.38(-0.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$283.47 - $328.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume701.45K
Average Volume (3M)2.86M
Market Cap
$230.37B
Enterprise Value$286.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.41B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$55.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2026EPS Estimate
3.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.22
Shares Outstanding712,154,360
10 Day Avg. Volume3,271,589
30 Day Avg. Volume2,862,437
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-16.36
Price to Book (P/B)-54.85
Price to Sales (P/S)8.03
P/FCF Ratio31.21
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.91
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$343.60Price Target Upside5.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Menu Innovation And Margin ExpansionAnalyst reports successful regional testing of the CosMc's beverage concept has prompted systemwide equipment investment, which could lift same-store sales while improving margins through higher-margin beverage sales.
Premium Product ExpansionAnalyst notes the planned U.S. rollout of a premium Big Arch burger adds a higher-priced menu option that can increase average spending per customer and support check growth.
Promotions And TrafficAnalyst upgrade to Buy cites a renewed value and promotions strategy that is driving steady increases in customer traffic, supporting revenue recovery and higher restaurant throughput.
Bears Say
Franchise Capital StrainAnalyst highlights deterioration in franchise financial metrics that raises doubts about franchisees' willingness or ability to fund remodeling and equipment programs once corporate support phases out, which could slow systemwide rollout plans.
Operational DisruptionsAnalyst warns that severe weather disruption reduced sales and operating hours at some franchise locations, suppressing same-store sales and traffic and creating volatility in revenue.
Promotions Sustainability RiskAnalyst cautions that recent sales gains may be driven by heavy promotions like Monopoly and value combos, risking weaker demand when promotional activity moderates if the underlying customer mix does not strengthen.
McDonald's News
MCD FAQ
What was McDonald's’s price range in the past 12 months?
McDonald's lowest stock price was $283.47 and its highest was $328.06 in the past 12 months.
What is McDonald's’s market cap?
McDonald's’s market cap is $230.37B.
When is McDonald's’s upcoming earnings report date?
McDonald's’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were McDonald's’s earnings last quarter?
McDonald's released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2025. The company reported $3.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.327 by -$0.107.
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 $1.86 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.31%. See more information on McDonald's dividends here
What is McDonald's’s EPS estimate?
McDonald's’s EPS estimate is 3.04.
How many shares outstanding does McDonald's have?
McDonald's has 712,154,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to McDonald's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
McDonald's reported an EPS of $3.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.327. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.162%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$343.60 (5.03% Upside)
$343.60 (5.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MCD Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 308.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $14.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, wraps, fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hotcakes, and other sandwiches. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 40,031 restaurants. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
MCD Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
McDonald's showcased strong global sales growth and success with new innovations like the beverage test, alongside continued challenges with inflation and bifurcated consumer trends in the U.S. Despite pressures, the brand is effectively navigating the environment with strategic value offerings and maintaining strong performance in international markets. The sentiment of the call balances between positive achievements and ongoing challenges.View all MCD earnings summariesMCD Revenue Breakdown
37.74% Company-operated restaurants
60.63% Franchised restaurants
1.63% Other revenues
MCD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$343.60
▲(5.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
18.22% Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
58.64% Public Companies and Individual Investors