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McDonald's : MCD

MCD

Stock Data

$267.45

$0.46 (0.17%)

Asset Type

Common Stock

Exchange

NYSE

Currency

USD

Country

USA

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

RESTAURANTS

McDonald's Corporation is a global leader in the fast-food industry, known for its iconic hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and fries. With a presence in numerous countries, it operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants, serving a wide variety of food and beverages. These include chicken sandwiches, shakes, desserts, and a breakfast menu. McDonald's also offers seasonal and limited-time items, adapting its menu to cater to diverse tastes. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, McDonald's has grown into a symbol of quick, affordable meals for people on the go.

Latest Activity

fast-food legacy vs upstart · 3yAug 17, 6:00pm ET

$10K invested in each — worth today:

CAVA$16.8K1.7×

MCD$10.0K1.0×

Three years of owning McDonald's turned $10,000 into $10,043, while the same money in Cava is worth $16,762. The gap is $6,719, and Cava got there with swings of 40% or more in both directions.

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MCDMcDonald's

Q2 2026

Aug 4, 7:01am ET

EPS

$3.38

est $3.32+1.8%

Revenue

$7.10B

est $7.13B-0.4%

U.S. guest counts turned negative, and management installed Skye Anderson as President of McDonald's USA the same morning. Global comparable sales grew just 1.3%, and the profit beat leaned on a lower tax rate rather than demand.

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MCDMcDonald's

Jul 21, 6:00pm ET

New 52-week low$263.91-0.2% vs prior low · 2026-06-25

McDonald's shares collapse to $263.91, the lowest point in 52 weeks, as the burger chain capitulates to consumer pullback and QSR margin erosion.

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THE WIREJun 22, 7:45pm ET

MCD hit a new 52-week low at $270.1 (2026-06-22).

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All McDonald's Articles

1674 Articles

David Moadel | 12 hours ago

Wendy’s Jumps 5% on Nelson Peltz Take-Private Report, COO Role Revival

Nelson Peltz is circling Wendy's with a take-private consortium even as the burger chain logs its sixth straight quarter of…

Joel South | Yesterday

5 Dependable Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

While the market chases momentum trades and AI multiples, a small group of blue-chip dividend compounders has quietly raised its…

Alex Sirois | Aug 17, 2026 at 7:42 AM EDT

McDonald’s Keeps Cratering: Why One Bullish Analyst Says 50% Gains Lie Ahead

McDonald's has shed nearly 15% from its recent peak while a bold analyst just raised his target to levels most…

Joel South | Aug 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT

5 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for Lifelong Income in August

Some companies have handed investors a bigger paycheck every single year for more than six decades, surviving every recession and…

David Beren | Aug 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM EDT

This 5.3% Monthly Payer Only Buys Stocks That Raised Dividends 10 Straight Years, It’s Up 18.5% in 2026

High-yield ETFs built purely on yield rankings carry a hidden flaw that only shows up when it's too late, and…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM EDT

Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald’s

Wendy's held the No. 2 fast-food burger spot in America for years, but a shift in the rankings is shaking…

Vandita Jadeja | Aug 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

MCD Stock Forecast: Here’s Where It’ll End The Year

McDonald's has lost ground all year, and the bear case carries real teeth, but a combination of loyalty scale, a…

Joel South | Aug 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT

5 Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

With the 10-year Treasury yield near 4.70%, dividend stocks face a real test of relevance, and only a handful of…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM EDT

The Poor Are Spending Less At McDonald’s

Fast-food giants built their empires on budget-conscious customers, but a troubling shift in spending habits is forcing McDonald's to rethink…

Joel South | Aug 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends and Hold Forever

August's thin liquidity and headline-driven swings have a way of punishing investors who chase growth and rewarding those who collect…

Vandita Jadeja | Jul 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

A Turnaround Is Brewing At Starbucks. Here’s Where It’ll End The Year

Starbucks just posted numbers that silenced the skeptics, but the real question now is whether the momentum can hold long…

Michael Williams | Jul 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT

A $1.2 Million Portfolio That Pays $7,000 a Month and Stays Below the IRMAA Surcharge Line

Generating $7,000 a month in retirement sounds like a math problem, but for Medicare-eligible investors it's also a tax trap…

David Moadel | Jul 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM EDT

Boeing Jumps 6%, Coca-Cola Gains 4% in a Dow Double-Shot as Money Rotates Out of AI

Coca-Cola and Boeing are surging together for the first time in years as investors abandon AI darlings, and the catalyst…

Joel South | Jul 28, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT

Jim Cramer’s Accidental High Yielders Strategy. Buy Quality Dividend Stocks After Market Crashes at Double Their Normal Yield

Jim Cramer has a name for quality dividend stocks that crash for no good reason, and buying them at the…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM EDT

Chipotle Stock Is Down 31% in 12 Months – Is It a Buy Ahead of July 29 Q2 Earnings?

Chipotle's own management spent billions buying back stock at prices well above where shares trade today, and Wall Street analysts…