McDonald's

MCD

Market cap $219B

McDonald's (MCD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Shares of McDonald's underperformed the S&P 500 last year by approximately three to one. The company's CEO envisions pressures continuing well into 2026, even as it embarks on an ambitious expansion.

Rick Rover has also been named Chief Operating Officer, as the company accelerates growth and unifies the go-to-market strategy under one brand Rick Rover has also been named Chief Operating Officer, as the company accelerates growth and unifies the go-to-market strategy under one brand

McDonald's leans on resilient international markets as disciplined value, local marketing and scale efficiencies help support comps amid global QSR pressure.

McDonald's stock has been languishing due to slower earnings growth. The company's recession-resistant business model may appeal to risk-averse investors.

Contrary to a common assumption, McDonald's main business isn't as a fast-food restaurant chain. After a lengthy dry spell, Johnson & Johnson is starting to fire on all cylinders again.

Rose's Income Garden (RIG) portfolio delivered a 12.97% value increase in 2025, matching the DOW and driven by dividend income with a 6.29% forward yield. Eight holdings, including AVGO, MSFT, V, MCD, LMT, XOM, SPG, and DFP, announced dividend raises ranging from 3.8% to 13.6%. Several core holdings like MSFT, XOM, and LMT are considered quality stocks to accumulate on dips, though many trade near or above historical valuation multiples.

Fast-food giant McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims its McRib sandwich deceives buyers about the actual pork content.

McDonald's (MCD) closed the most recent trading day at $299.86, moving 1.12% from the previous trading session.

MCD leans on disciplined unit expansion to support systemwide sales as consumer pressure weighs on traffic.