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McDonald's

308.55 USD
-1.47
0.47%
At close Feb 14, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
308.07
-0.48
0.16%
1 day
-0.47%
5 days
2.08%
1 month
9.58%
3 months
3.35%
6 months
13.79%
Year to date
5.48%
1 year
7.07%
5 years
42.13%
10 years
227.03%
 

About: McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2024 system sales of $131 billion across more than 43,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.

Employees: 150,000

0
Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 14 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

101% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 241 | Existing positions closed: 120

46% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 37 [Q2] → 54 (+17) [Q3]

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $138B [Q2] → $162B (+$24B) [Q3]

10% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.26B | Put options by funds: $2.95B

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 3,027 [Q2] → 3,104 (+77) [Q3]

0.65% less ownership

Funds ownership: 74.73% [Q2] → 74.08% (-0.65%) [Q3]

9% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,169 | Existing positions reduced: 1,287

Research analyst outlook

14 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$290
6%
downside
Avg. target
$328
6%
upside
High target
$360
17%
upside

14 analyst ratings

10 positive
71%
neutral
29%
negative
0%
Truist Securities
Jake Bartlett
38% 1-year accuracy
26 / 69 met price target
10%upside
$340
Buy
Maintained
11 Feb 2025
Morgan Stanley
Brian Harbour
83% 1-year accuracy
19 / 23 met price target
10%upside
$340
Overweight
Maintained
11 Feb 2025
BMO Capital
Andrew Strelzik
53% 1-year accuracy
16 / 30 met price target
10%upside
$340
Outperform
Maintained
11 Feb 2025
B of A Securities
Sara Senatore
53% 1-year accuracy
19 / 36 met price target
2%upside
$316
Neutral
Maintained
11 Feb 2025
Keybanc
Eric Gonzalez
41% 1-year accuracy
12 / 29 met price target
9%upside
$335
Overweight
Maintained
11 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 85 articles about MCD published over the past 30 days

Neutral
CNBC
16 hours ago
Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
Many restaurants reported improving sales in the fourth quarter, but executives warned that the first quarter will be weak. Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower sales in January.
Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
As McDonald's Turns to Value Meals, Is Now a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
After a period of heavy inflation left quick-service restaurant prices elevated, McDonald's (MCD -0.47%) has decided to lean into value meals. In fact, on its recent fourth-quarter earnings call, the company used the word "value" or a variation of the word "affordable" more than 50 times.
As McDonald's Turns to Value Meals, Is Now a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
McDonald's Corporation: A Good Buy At Current Levels
McDonald's focus on value offerings and digital ecosystem, including loyalty programs, supports long-term growth both in the U.S. and globally. Margin prospects are positive, with improvements expected due to non-recurrence of E. coli expenses and leveraging increased sales. Trading at a discount to its 5-year average P/E with a 2.28% dividend yield, McDonald's is a good buy.
McDonald's Corporation: A Good Buy At Current Levels
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
Surprise: McDonald's Has Higher Profit Margins Than Tesla, Apple, or Netflix
Restaurants have notoriously low profit margins. But McDonald's (MCD -0.47%), the world's largest restaurant chain, is surprisingly one of the most profitable businesses.
Surprise: McDonald's Has Higher Profit Margins Than Tesla, Apple, or Netflix
Neutral
Reuters
3 days ago
US health secretary says McDonald's should be incentivized to use beef tallow in Big Macs
U.S. Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News on Thursday McDonald's ought to be incentivized to use beef tallow when making its Big Mac burgers.
US health secretary says McDonald's should be incentivized to use beef tallow in Big Macs
Negative
Finbold
3 days ago
Wall Street predicts McDonald's stock price for the next 12 months
On February 10, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) released its Q4 2024 earnings report, which showed mixed results. While the company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.83 met analysts' expectations, its quarterly net revenues of $6.388 billion fell short of the consensus estimate of $6.477 billion.
Wall Street predicts McDonald's stock price for the next 12 months
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
McDonald's: I'm Not Buying The Recovery Story
The technicals are strong for McDonald's stock as the chart, moving averages, and indicators all showed bullish signals overall. Most recent earnings do not show a clear recovery in growth, as revenue growth turned marginally negative and EPS growth is flat at zero. The P/S ratio shows a significant disconnect with revenue growth but the P/E ratio shows fairer valuation, leading me to believe that MCD is moderately overvalued currently.
McDonald's: I'm Not Buying The Recovery Story
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Domino's Pizza vs. McDonald's
Many people analyze a company's prospects in isolation. However, it's useful to compare stocks in the same sector to see which provides a better investment opportunity.
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Domino's Pizza vs. McDonald's
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
McDonald's Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
McDonald's (MCD -0.84%) and its golden arches are known the world over. There are nuances to the menu, depending on the country in which you find a McDonald's restaurant, but broadly speaking, every location is pretty much the same.
McDonald's Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
McDonald's: Margins Are The 2025 Story, Technical Upside, Upgrading To Buy
I am upgrading McDonald's from hold to buy due to its improved valuation, strong technical chart, and potential for margin expansion and international growth. Despite a soft Q4, MCD shares rose 4.8%, indicating bullish investor sentiment. The focus is on increasing foot traffic and app-based sales. Management expects operating margins in the mid-to-high 40% range for 2025, with capex between $3-$3.2 billion for new restaurant development.
McDonald's: Margins Are The 2025 Story, Technical Upside, Upgrading To Buy
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