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McDonald's
MCD

Overview Fund Activity
300.79 USD
-4.18
1.37%
At close Updated Sep 18, 3:19 PM EDT
1 day
-1.37%
5 days
-2.22%
1 month
-2.56%
3 months
3.85%
6 months
-0.93%
Year to date
2.83%
1 year
3%
5 years
36.56%
10 years
209.93%
 

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

Consumer Discretionary Restaurants
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Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 13 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

36% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 177 | Existing positions closed: 130

1.5% more ownership

Funds ownership: 72.88% [Q1] → 74.38% (+1.5%) [Q2]

0% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.63B | Put options by funds: $2.64B

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 3,371 [Q1] → 3,355 (-16) [Q2]

1% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,346 | Existing positions reduced: 1,362

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $163B [Q1] → $152B (-$10.5B) [Q2]

30% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 63 [Q1] → 44 (-19) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$310
3% upside
Avg. target
$340
13% upside
High target
$381
27% upside

13 analyst ratings

8  positive
62%
5  neutral
38%
0  negative
0%
Citigroup
Jon Tower
$381
Buy
Maintained
17 Sep 2025
BMO Capital
Andrew Strelzik
$360
Outperform
Maintained
4 Sep 2025
Stifel
Chris O'Cull
$315
Hold
Maintained
22 Aug 2025
Evercore ISI Group
David Palmer
$360
Outperform
Maintained
8 Aug 2025
JP Morgan
John Ivankoe
$310
Overweight
Maintained
7 Aug 2025
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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 47 articles about MCD published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 hours ago
Investors Heavily Search McDonald's Corporation (MCD): Here is What You Need to Know
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to McDonald's (MCD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Investors Heavily Search McDonald's Corporation (MCD): Here is What You Need to Know
Positive
The Motley Fool
6 hours ago
McDonald's Stock Is a Surprising Way for Investors to Capitalize on the Most Cutting-Edge Technology
The company is utilizing artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance the customer experience while simultaneously reducing costs.
McDonald's Stock Is a Surprising Way for Investors to Capitalize on the Most Cutting-Edge Technology
Positive
Invezz
yesterday
Citi raises McDonald's price Target to $381, sees growth ahead
McDonald's could present itself as a stronger investment compared with its fast-food peers, according to analysts at Citi. The bank raised its price target on the fast food giant to $381 per share from $373, representing an implied upside of 26%.
Citi raises McDonald's price Target to $381, sees growth ahead
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
McDonald's Focus On Extra Value Deals May Drive Easier FY2026 Comparisons
MCD's recovery prospects appear bright in FY2026, thanks to the potentially easier YoY comparisons and the higher comparable sales/traffic from increased emphasis on value combo menus. This is on top of the higher spending trends arising from the growing loyalty members and the more than doubled transaction volumes to 26x per member. There is no denying MCD's robust branding power at $221.9B and the highly strategic franchise business model, as franchise margin expands to 84.4% (+3.3 points from FY2019 levels of 81.1%).
McDonald's Focus On Extra Value Deals May Drive Easier FY2026 Comparisons
Neutral
CNBC
5 days ago
Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains' breakfast
Food-forward convenience stores are stealing breakfast customers from fast-food chains. Morning meal traffic to fast-food chains rose 1% in the three months ended in July, while visits to food-forward convenience stores climbed 9% in the same period, according to Circana.
Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains' breakfast
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
What Moved Markets This Week
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What Moved Markets This Week
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
McDonald's: A Solid Defensive Play, But Unlikely To Outperform The Index
McDonald's remains a safe, defensive dividend stock with global brand strength, appealing to income-focused investors seeking stability and lower volatility. Despite strong Q2 2025 results and impressive international growth, McDonald's faces significant top-line headwinds and limited catalysts for a major upside. Trading at a forward P/E of about 25, McDonald's valuation appears elevated, justified partly by its Dividend Aristocrat status and consistent profitability.
McDonald's: A Solid Defensive Play, But Unlikely To Outperform The Index
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Battle of Top Dividend Stocks: Waste Management vs. McDonald's
Shares of WM (WM -0.64%) and McDonald's (MCD -0.97%) have both held investor interest in 2025 for their dependable cash returns.
Battle of Top Dividend Stocks: Waste Management vs. McDonald's
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
McDonald's: Consistent Dividends And Premium Valuation Leave Limited Upside
McDonald's has raised its dividend for 48 consecutive years, supported by strong free cash flow and unmatched profitability within the restaurant industry. Q2 2025 delivered solid results, with revenue up 5% and EPS rising 12% despite a challenging consumer environment. Valuation remains demanding, with forward P/E near 25x and EV/EBITDA at 19x, limiting upside compared to peers offering higher growth potential.
McDonald's: Consistent Dividends And Premium Valuation Leave Limited Upside
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
McDonald's (MCD) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
The latest trading day saw McDonald's (MCD) settling at $305.94, representing a -2.11% change from its previous close.
McDonald's (MCD) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
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