McDonald's

MCD

Market cap $221B

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD | MCD Price Prediction) trades at $311.53 as of writing.

The latest trading day saw McDonald's (MCD) settling at $306.26, representing a +1% change from its previous close.

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McDonald's is expanding into specialty beverages, aiming to drive traffic and margins as competition intensifies and core fast-food sales face pressure.

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD | MCD Price Prediction) currently trades near $304, while the average analyst price target is up at $344.79, a gap of roughly 13% from current levels.

McDonald's makes its money primarily from franchise fees, rent, and royalties. That drives a high ROIC and increases profit margins as McDonald's opens more restaurants.

McDonald's is preparing to introduce a Red ​Bull Dragonberry Energizer as part of ‌a broader revamp of its cold drink menu at its U.S. restaurants later this year, the Wall Street ​Journal reported on Sunday, citing company ​documents.

A Mango Pineapple Refresher and Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer are joining the new beverage lineup in U.S. restaurants.