McDonald's/$MCD
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About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine worldwide. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), international operated markets (35%), and international developmental/licensed markets (26%).
- Ticker
- $MCD
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Primary listing
- NYSE
- Employees
- 150,000
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Website
- www.mcdonalds.com
McDonald's Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$177B
20.34
$12.31
0.42
$7.44
2.97%
Price and volume
Market cap
$177B
Beta
0.42
52-week high
$341.75
52-week low
$246.52
Average daily volume
4.6M
Dividend rate
$7.44
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.081
Quick ratio
0.823
Long term debt to equity
-52.69
Total debt to equity
-53.376
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
59.46%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.79%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
14,931
Gross margin (TTM)
57.38%
Net profit margin (TTM)
31.72%
Operating margin (TTM)
45.72%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.44%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$180,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
13.25%
Return on equity (TTM)
-464.55%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.335
Price to revenue (TTM)
6.422
Price to book
-173.18
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-38.38
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.935
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.36%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
10.916
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.97%
Forward dividend yield
2.97%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.30%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
5.48%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.62%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.98%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.27%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.92%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.36%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.64%
What the Analysts think about McDonald's
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for McDonald's stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of McDonald's stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
McDonald’s remained profitable across all three segments in the second quarter: global comparable sales rose 1.3%, systemwide sales grew 5% and adjusted EPS increased 6%. International markets were particularly helpful, with positive comparable sales in both international divisions. (McDonald’s)
The loyalty platform is becoming a meaningful growth engine. Sales to loyalty members rose more than 20% to $40 billion over 12 months, while 90-day active users increased 13% to nearly 220 million, giving McDonald’s a large base for targeted offers and repeat visits. (McDonald’s, The Motley Fool)
Store expansion offers a further source of growth without requiring McDonald’s to fund every restaurant itself. Management expects about 2,100 net additions in 2026 and a 50,000-restaurant network by 2028, while maintaining an operating margin in the mid-to-high 40% range. (McDonald’s, The Motley Fool)
The core US business is struggling to attract more guests. Second-quarter comparable sales rose only 0.8% because higher average spending masked falling traffic, while just 60% to 65% of restaurants had implemented the under-$3 value menu consistently. (CNBC)
Growth momentum has weakened beyond the US. Global comparable sales increased 1.3%, down from 3.8% a year earlier, and McDonald’s pushed its 50,000-store target back to 2028 because of tougher consumer conditions and higher development costs. (McDonald’s, CNBC)
Food-safety incidents remain a reputational and operational risk across a global supply chain. McDonald’s Taiwan suspended two shrimp burgers after tests found banned antibiotic residues, and offered refunds to affected customers. (Taipei Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 17 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing McDonald's
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Fund name | Fund size | $MCD weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector£ICDU | £555M | 3.81% |
iShares Dow Jones Industrial Average€EXI3 | €315M | 2.85% |
Amundi S&P 500£500G | £6.6B | 1.21% |
SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats€SPYD | €3.3B | 1.16% |
SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats£USDV | £2.8B | 1.16% |
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