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About McDonald's
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.
Ticker
$MCD
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Headquarters
Employees
150,000
ISIN
US5801351017
Website
McDonald's Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$209B
25.79
$11.33
0.57
$6.98
2.42%
Price and volume
Market cap
$209B
Beta
0.57
52-week high
$326.32
52-week low
$243.53
Average daily volume
2.9M
Dividend rate
$6.98
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.181
Quick ratio
0.904
Long term debt to equity
-1,506.862
Total debt to equity
-1,528.518
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
60.40%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.81%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
13,876.25
Gross margin (TTM)
56.82%
Net profit margin (TTM)
31.75%
Operating margin (TTM)
45.86%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.49%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
13.42%
Return on equity (TTM)
-196.98%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.795
Price to revenue (TTM)
8.146
Price to book
-60.51
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-31.48
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.235
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.20%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
935.84%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.39%
Forward dividend yield
2.42%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.23%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-3.76%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.65%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.38%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.15%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.79%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.81%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.56%
What the Analysts think about McDonald's
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for McDonald's stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
McDonald's has consistently increased its dividend for 49 consecutive years, demonstrating a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders. (Investing.com)
The company reported a 0.4% increase in global comparable sales in Q4 2024, driven by strong demand in international markets such as the Middle East, Japan, and China. (Reuters)
Analysts have a 'Buy' consensus rating for McDonald's stock, with a 12-month price forecast of $324.24, indicating potential upside from current levels. (StockAnalysis.com)
In Q1 2025, McDonald's reported a 1% decline in global comparable sales, missing analysts' expectations and indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth. (Reuters)
The company experienced a 3.6% decline in U.S. comparable sales in Q1 2025, the steepest quarterly drop since the pandemic, highlighting domestic market challenges. (Reuters)
McDonald's stock is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 24.97, which is higher than the industry average of 19.89, suggesting it may be overvalued relative to peers. (Yahoo Finance)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 21 May 2025.
McDonald's Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
McDonald's Earnings Performance
Company profitability
McDonald's News
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McDonald's Stock Slips Below 200-Day Line — Can 'The Big Arch' Reverse The Slide?
Benzinga·1 day ago
McDonald's share weakness a buying opportunity as sales acceleration, global expansion support outlook
Proactive Investors·6 days ago
McDonald's Stock Rises 1% After Key Trading Signal
Benzinga·1 week ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for McDonald's stock?
McDonald's (MCD) has a market cap of $209B as of June 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for McDonald's stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for McDonald's (MCD) stock is 25.79 as of June 19, 2025.
Does McDonald's stock pay dividends?
Yes, the McDonald's (MCD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 19, 2025, the dividend rate is $6.98 and the yield is 2.42%. McDonald's has a payout ratio of 60.4% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next McDonald's dividend payment date?
The next McDonald's (MCD) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for McDonald's?
McDonald's (MCD) has a beta rating of 0.57. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.