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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
Employees
150,000
Headquarters
Website
McDonald's Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$213B
25.57
$11.67
0.49
$7.08
2.37%
Price and volume
Market cap
$213B
Beta
0.49
52-week high
$326.32
52-week low
$276.53
Average daily volume
2.7M
Dividend rate
$7.08
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.303
Quick ratio
1.03
Long term debt to equity
-1,978.297
Total debt to equity
-2,025.072
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
59.51%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.88%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
14,170
Gross margin (TTM)
56.99%
Net profit margin (TTM)
32.21%
Operating margin (TTM)
46.13%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.60%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
13.36%
Return on equity (TTM)
-221.33%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.569
Price to revenue (TTM)
8.172
Price to book
-77.16
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-35.1
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.87
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.24%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.667
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.37%
Forward dividend yield
2.37%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.17%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
2.17%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.37%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.02%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.81%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.51%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.73%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.59%
What the Analysts think about McDonald's
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for McDonald's stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Global same-store sales rose 3.8% in Q2 2025, surpassing Wall Street’s 2.4% forecast, driven by value promotions and robust performance across U.S. and international markets. (Reuters)
U.S. same-store sales grew 2.5% in Q2 2025, reversing two consecutive quarterly declines and underscoring the effectiveness of targeted value deals like the $5 Meal Deal and promotional tie-ins. (Reuters)
McDonald’s reiterated plans to open approximately 2,200 new restaurants in 2025, including nearly 1,000 in China, bolstering long-term royalty and lease revenue growth in high-potential markets. (CNBC)
U.S. same-store sales shrank 3.6% in Q1 2025, the steepest domestic decline since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting persistent traffic challenges amid consumer caution and adverse weather. (Reuters)
Global comparable sales fell 1.0% in Q1 2025, missing analysts’ expectations for a 0.95% gain and signaling weakened demand as consumers grappled with inflation and economic uncertainty. (Reuters)
Management warned that tariff flip-flops and a contracting U.S. economy are intensifying consumer hesitancy and supply-chain disruptions, creating headwinds that may further dampen restaurant traffic and sales. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Nov 2025.
McDonald's Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
McDonald's Earnings Performance
Company profitability
McDonald's News
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CNBC2 days ago
Options Action: Options movement around McDonald's ahead of earnings
CNBC Television2 days ago
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Market Watch3 days ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for McDonald's stock?
McDonald's (MCD) has a market cap of $213B as of November 03, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for McDonald's stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for McDonald's (MCD) stock is 25.57 as of November 03, 2025.
Does McDonald's stock pay dividends?
Yes, the McDonald's (MCD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 03, 2025, the dividend rate is $7.08 and the yield is 2.37%. McDonald's has a payout ratio of 59.51% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next McDonald's dividend payment date?
The next McDonald's (MCD) dividend payment is scheduled for December 15, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for McDonald's?
McDonald's (MCD) has a beta rating of 0.49. 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.