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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$247.83
-3.26 (-1.30%)
(As of 07/8/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$247.06
$252.58
50-Day Range
$247.79
$275.00
52-Week Range
$245.73
$302.39
Volume
3.16 million shs
Average Volume
3.37 million shs
Market Capitalization
$178.61 billion
P/E Ratio
21.04
Dividend Yield
2.70%
Price Target
$313.89

McDonald's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.69 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
26.7% Upside
$313.89 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.39
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.40mentions of McDonald
Based on 30 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.47 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.20%
From $12.19 to $13.19 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.94 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

7th out of 184 stocks

Eating Places Industry

3rd out of 38 stocks

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About McDonald's Stock (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald's Corporation is a U.S.-based multinational restaurant chain that serves hamburgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and drinks. The company is the largest restaurant chain by revenue and serves more than 69 million customers daily. Total revenue topped $23 billion in 2022, with most revenue coming from its franchisees. The company operates in 100 countries and is the world's second-largest private employer, with more than 200,000 executives, managers, cooks and front-line staff. 

McDonald's most iconic food items include French fries and the Big Mac. McDonald's serves hot and crispy fries. Its Big Mac is a double-decker burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato and "secret sauce," a combination of thousand island and French dressing that evokes a sharper flavor. 

Richard and Maurice McDonald founded McDonald's in 1940. Its first restaurant location was in San Bernardino, California, and it quickly rebranded into a hamburger stand. The new concept met colossal success, and soon, the two were franchising their brand to other operators. The key to the brother's success was the Speedee Service System introduced in 1948. This system modeled concepts established by earlier chains. 

The company introduced the golden arches in 1953 in Arizona and reached a significant turning point in 1955 when Ray Kroc entered the picture. He came aboard as the company's franchising agent and bought the company while expanding it. His first restaurant was the company's ninth total, but many agree that Kroc created the modern McDonald's Corporation. During his tenure, McDonald's expanded its footprint, enhanced its menu and grew into international territories. 

The fictional character Ronald McDonald came to life in 1963. He lives in McDonaldland with his pals Mayor McCheese, Grimace, Birdie the Early Bird, the Fry Kids and the Hamburglar. He was invented as a marketing ploy to attract children and has become one of the nation's most beloved characters. At the peak of his popularity, the company employed more than 300 full-time clowns to portray Ronald McDonald. 

Today, McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants globally. The company generates revenue via sales in company-owned stores and rents, fees and royalties from its franchisees. The company's business model is to aid franchisees with real estate purchases and buildings so that it can collect on rent and other fees and brand royalties. As of 2022, the company owns about 45% of the land its restaurants sit on and 70% of the buildings. This model not only generates additional revenue and earnings but helps to insulate it from ups and downs in the consumer cycle. 

As of December 31, 2023, the company operated about 38,000 restaurants, which includes the closing or divestiture of business in Russia. 

MCD Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend
6/03/2024
Dividend Payable
6/17/2024
Today
7/09/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
7/29/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Eating places
Sub-Industry
Restaurants
CUSIP
58013510
Employees
150,000
Year Founded
1955

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$313.89
High Stock Price Target
$383.00
Low Stock Price Target
$280.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+26.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.69
Research Coverage
29 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$8.47 billion
Pretax Margin
41.39%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$25.49 billion
Cash Flow
$14.59 per share
Book Value
($6.49) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
719,024,000
Market Cap
$178.61 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.71

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Should I Buy McDonald's Stock? MCD Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in McDonald's Co.:

  • McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally, providing a strong global presence in the fast-food industry.
  • The company offers a diverse menu including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, and more, catering to a wide range of customer preferences.
  • Recent developments in menu innovation and marketing strategies have helped drive customer engagement and increase sales, potentially leading to higher revenue and profitability.
  • McDonald's stock price has shown resilience and growth in recent periods, indicating potential for capital appreciation for investors.
  • The company's strong brand recognition and customer loyalty contribute to its competitive advantage in the market, enhancing long-term sustainability and growth prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in McDonald's Co. for these reasons:

  • While McDonald's has a strong presence in the fast-food industry, it also faces intense competition from other major chains and emerging food trends, which could impact market share and profitability.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these McDonald's pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MCD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MCD shares performed this year?

McDonald's' stock was trading at $296.51 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MCD shares have decreased by 16.4% and is now trading at $247.83.
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How were McDonald's' earnings last quarter?

McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 30th. The fast-food giant reported $2.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.71 by $0.01. McDonald's's quarterly revenue was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
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What is Chris Kempczinski's approval rating as McDonald's' CEO?

2,583 employees have rated McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski on Glassdoor.com. Chris Kempczinski has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.

Does McDonald's have any subsidiaries?

McDonald's subsidiaries include these companies: Caspers Company, Apprente, Dynamic Yield, Boston Market, Donatos Pizza, 3267114 Nova Scotia Company, Asia Pacific McD Franchising, and more.

Who are McDonald's' major shareholders?

McDonald's' top institutional investors include Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV (0.02%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.01%) and Beese Fulmer Investment Management Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Kevin M Ozan, Christopher J Kempczinski, Heidi B Capozzi, Joseph M Erlinger, Ian Frederick Borden, Catherine M Engelbert, Marion K Gross, Edith Morgan Flatley, Catherine A Hoovel, Jo Sempels, Anthony Capuano, Jonathan Banner and Manuel Jm Steijaert.
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How do I buy shares of McDonald's?

Shares of MCD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of McDonald's own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that McDonald's investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC) and Walmart (WMT).

This page (NYSE:MCD) was last updated on 7/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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