McDonald's (MCD) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What MCD does

McDonald's (MCD) owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It sells food and beverages such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, soft drinks, and coffee, along with limited-time promotions. The company operates through conventional franchise, developmental license, and affiliate structures, and was founded in 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.

Key numbers explained

• $238.32 is the latest price, down 4.81% today, reflecting intraday trading activity.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 19.3 compares the current price to the last 12 months of earnings, while the forward P/E of 17.1 uses expected future earnings.
• $12.32 is the trailing 12-month earnings per share, showing how much profit the company generated per share.
• The dividend yield is 3.08%, meaning shareholders receive 3.08% of the share price annually in dividends, with 60% of earnings paid out.
• 168.65B USD is the market capitalisation, the total value of all outstanding shares.
• Beta of 0.41 indicates the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week range is 234.04 – 341.75, with the price down 17.7% over the past year.
• Revenue of 27.7B USD grew 3.7% year over year, with a profit margin of 31.7% and an operating margin of 46.5%.

Recent news

Recent headlines highlight that a McDonald's executive described the GLP-1 boom as "an opportunity," while the company announced an $8.5B push to deploy technology and modernise operations. Other stories noted a late-afternoon retreat in consumer stocks and discussed whether McDonald's can turn better restaurant economics into faster growth.

What to watch

Investors typically monitor how consumer spending trends, labour costs, and commodity prices affect restaurant margins. Franchise economics, currency fluctuations in international markets, and competitive pressure from peers like Ross Stores (ROST) and Darden Restaurants (DRI) can also influence performance. Broader market conditions, including moves in the S&P 500, may affect the stock's valuation alongside peers such as Ford Motor Company (F), Expedia Group (EXPE), Deckers Brands (DECK), and MGM Resorts (MGM). The next earnings report on Nov 5, 2026 and the ex-dividend date of 1 dec. 2026 are key calendar dates. For a full list of tracked stocks, see the Stocks directory.