Should I buy or sell McDonald's stock right now?

30 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McDonald's in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 22 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCD shares. View MCD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is McDonald's' stock price target for 2024?

30 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for McDonald's' stock. Their MCD share price targets range from $278.00 to $383.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $319.72 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MCD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MCD shares performed in 2024?

McDonald's' stock was trading at $296.51 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MCD stock has decreased by 10.0% and is now trading at $266.72. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is McDonald's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 30th 2024. View our MCD earnings forecast .

How can I listen to McDonald's' earnings call?

McDonald's will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were McDonald's' earnings last quarter?

McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD) released its earnings results on Monday, February, 5th. The fast-food giant reported $2.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.83 by $0.12. The fast-food giant earned $6.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.45 billion. McDonald's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 171.96% and a net margin of 33.22%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.59 EPS.

How often does McDonald's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for McDonald's?

McDonald's announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $1.67 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $6.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.50%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 29th. Read our dividend analysis for MCD .

Is McDonald's a good dividend stock?

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) pays an annual dividend of $6.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.50%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 48 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 57.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MCD will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.63% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MCD .

What ETFs hold McDonald's' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ) , Global X Dow 30 Covered Call ETF (DJIA) , Nationwide Dow Jones Risk-Managed Income ETF (NDJI) , SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) , Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO) , Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG) , ProShares Ultra Dow30 (DDM) and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) .

What is Chris Kempczinski's approval rating as McDonald's' CEO?

2,583 employees have rated McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski on Glassdoor.com . Chris Kempczinski has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of McDonald's own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other McDonald's investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Walt Disney (DIS) , AT&T (T) , Home Depot (HD) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Intel (INTC) , Walmart (WMT) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , Verizon Communications (VZ) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) .

Who are McDonald's' major shareholders?

McDonald's' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.06%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%), Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.03%), Welch Group LLC (0.03%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.03%) and Daymark Wealth Partners LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony Capuano , Catherine A Hoovel , Catherine M Engelbert , Christopher J Kempczinski , Edith Morgan Flatley, Enrique Hernandez, Jr, Heidi B Capozzi , Ian Frederick Borden , Jo Sempels, Joseph M Erlinger , Kevin M Ozan , Manuel Jm Steijaert and Marion K Gross . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of McDonald's?

Shares of MCD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does McDonald's have any subsidiaries?

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

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$266.09

-0.14 (-0.05%)

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50-Day Range: $266.23
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$297.75
52-Week Range: $245.73
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$302.39

Volume: 1.06 million shs
Average Volume: 3.22 million shs
Market Capitalization: $191.85 billion

P/E Ratio: 23.00
Dividend Yield: 2.51%
Price Target: $319.72

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McDonald's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.73 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 19.9% Upside
$319.72 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.12% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.39
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.30
Based on 87 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$312,534 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.99%
From $12.35 to $13.46 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.87 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

7th out of 204 stocks

Eating Places Industry

2nd out of 41 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
McDonald's has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 22 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
McDonald's has been the subject of 16 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.12% of the float of McDonald's has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
McDonald's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in McDonald's has recently decreased by 7.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
McDonald's pays a meaningful dividend of 2.50%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
McDonald's has been increasing its dividend for 48 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of McDonald's is 57.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, McDonald's will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.63% next year. This indicates that McDonald's will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
McDonald's has received a -43.27% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of McDonald's in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Sugar-sweetened soft drinks", "Fast food hamburgers with beef", and "French fries" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for McDonald's is -2.39.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
McDonald's has a news sentiment score of 0.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 87 news articles for McDonald's this week, compared to 74 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
113 people have searched for MCD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 9% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
78 people have added McDonald's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 123% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, McDonald's insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $312,534.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.18% of the stock of McDonald's is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
70.29% of the stock of McDonald's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for McDonald's are expected to grow by 8.99% in the coming year, from $12.35 to $13.46 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of McDonald's is 23.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.07.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of McDonald's is 23.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.74.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
McDonald's has a PEG Ratio of 2.89. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

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About McDonald's Stock (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald's Corporation is a U.S.-based multinational restaurant chain that serves hamburgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and drinks. The company is the largest restaurant chain by revenue and serves more than 69 million customers daily. Total revenue topped $23 billion in 2022, with most revenue coming from its franchisees. The company operates in 100 countries and is the world's second-largest private employer, with more than 200,000 executives, managers, cooks and front-line staff.

McDonald's most iconic food items include French fries and the Big Mac. McDonald's serves hot and crispy fries. Its Big Mac is a double-decker burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato and "secret sauce," a combination of thousand island and French dressing that evokes a sharper flavor.

Richard and Maurice McDonald founded McDonald's in 1940. Its first restaurant location was in San Bernardino, California, and it quickly rebranded into a hamburger stand. The new concept met colossal success, and soon, the two were franchising their brand to other operators. The key to the brother's success was the Speedee Service System introduced in 1948. This system modeled concepts established by earlier chains.

The company introduced the golden arches in 1953 in Arizona and reached a significant turning point in 1955 when Ray Kroc entered the picture. He came aboard as the company's franchising agent and bought the company while expanding it. His first restaurant was the company's ninth total, but many agree that Kroc created the modern McDonald's Corporation. During his tenure, McDonald's expanded its footprint, enhanced its menu and grew into international territories.

The fictional character Ronald McDonald came to life in 1963. He lives in McDonaldland with his pals Mayor McCheese, Grimace, Birdie the Early Bird, the Fry Kids and the Hamburglar. He was invented as a marketing ploy to attract children and has become one of the nation's most beloved characters. At the peak of his popularity, the company employed more than 300 full-time clowns to portray Ronald McDonald.

Today, McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants globally. The company generates revenue via sales in company-owned stores and rents, fees and royalties from its franchisees. The company's business model is to aid franchisees with real estate purchases and buildings so that it can collect on rent and other fees and brand royalties. As of 2022, the company owns about 45% of the land its restaurants sit on and 70% of the buildings. This model not only generates additional revenue and earnings but helps to insulate it from ups and downs in the consumer cycle.

As of December 31, 2023, the company operated about 38,000 restaurants, which includes the closing or divestiture of business in Russia.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/05/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend: 2/29/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/15/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/30/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Industry: Eating places
Sub-Industry: Restaurants
Current Symbol: NYSE:MCD
CUSIP: 58013510
CIK: 63908
Web: corporate.mcdonalds.com
Phone: (630) 623-3000
Fax: 630-623-5004
Employees: 150,000
Year Founded: 1955

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $320.17
High Stock Price Target: $383.00
Low Stock Price Target: $278.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +20.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.73
Research Coverage: 30 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $11.57
Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.01
Forward P/E Ratio: 21.56
P/E Growth: 2.89
Net Income: $8.47 billion
Net Margins: 33.22%
Pretax Margin: 41.27%
Return on Equity: -171.96%
Return on Assets: 16.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.16
Quick Ratio: 1.16

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $25.49 billion
Price / Sales: 7.53
Cash Flow: $14.72 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 18.09
Book Value: ($6.49) per share
Price / Book: -41.02

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 721,010,000
Free Float: 719,707,000
Market Cap: $191.95 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.71

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Key Executives

Mr. Christopher J. Kempczinski (Age 55)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $6.27M
Mr. Ian Frederick Borden (Age 55)
Executive VP & Global CFO
Comp: $4.67M
Mr. Brian S. Rice (Age 61)
Executive VP & Global Chief Information Officer
Comp: $834.29k
Ms. Desiree Ralls-Morrison (Age 57)
Executive VP, Global Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $2.38M
Mr. Joseph Erlinger (Age 50)
EVP & President of McDonald's USA
Comp: $2.42M
Ms. Catherine A. Hoovel (Age 53)
Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Mike Flores
Senior VP & Investor Relations Officer
Ms. Morgan Flatley (Age 49)
Executive VP and Global Chief Marketing Officer & New Business Ventures
Ms. Heidi B. Capozzi (Age 54)
Executive VP & Global Chief People Officer
Comp: $745.75k
Ms. Jill McDonald (Age 58)
Executive VP & President at International Operated Markets

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Should I Buy McDonald's Stock? MCD Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in McDonald's Co.:

McDonald's Co. has a strong market presence both in the United States and internationally, providing a stable revenue stream.
The company has a consistent track record of paying dividends, offering investors a reliable income source.
With a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.22, McDonald's Co. may be considered undervalued compared to its industry peers, presenting a potential value investment opportunity.
Analysts have a positive outlook on McDonald's Co., with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $320.77, indicating growth potential.
McDonald's Co. has shown resilience during economic downturns, making it a defensive stock option for investors seeking stability.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in McDonald's Co. for these reasons:

McDonald's Co. faces increasing competition in the fast-food industry, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The company's negative return on equity of 171.96% raises concerns about its ability to generate returns for shareholders.
While the dividend payout ratio is at 57.74%, indicating a sustainable dividend policy, any changes in the payout ratio could affect investor income.
McDonald's Co.'s beta of 0.71 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting capital appreciation opportunities for investors seeking higher returns.
The stock price of McDonald's Co. has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of $245.73 and a 1-year high of $302.39, indicating potential price volatility.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these McDonald's pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MCD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell McDonald's stock right now?: 30 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McDonald's in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 22 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCD shares.
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What is McDonald's' stock price target for 2024?: 30 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for McDonald's' stock. Their MCD share price targets range from $278.00 to $383.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $319.72 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have MCD shares performed in 2024?: McDonald's' stock was trading at $296.51 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MCD stock has decreased by 10.0% and is now trading at $266.72.
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When is McDonald's' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 30th 2024.
View our MCD earnings forecast.
How can I listen to McDonald's' earnings call?: McDonald's will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were McDonald's' earnings last quarter?: McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD) released its earnings results on Monday, February, 5th. The fast-food giant reported $2.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.83 by $0.12. The fast-food giant earned $6.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.45 billion. McDonald's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 171.96% and a net margin of 33.22%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.59 EPS.
How often does McDonald's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for McDonald's?: McDonald's announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $1.67 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $6.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.50%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 29th.
Read our dividend analysis for MCD.
Is McDonald's a good dividend stock?: McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) pays an annual dividend of $6.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.50%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 48 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 57.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MCD will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.63% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MCD.

What ETFs hold McDonald's' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), Global X Dow 30 Covered Call ETF (DJIA), Nationwide Dow Jones Risk-Managed Income ETF (NDJI), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA), Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO), Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG), ProShares Ultra Dow30 (DDM) and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY).
What is Chris Kempczinski's approval rating as McDonald's' CEO?: 2,583 employees have rated McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski on Glassdoor.com. Chris Kempczinski has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of McDonald's own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other McDonald's investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Walmart (WMT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Verizon Communications (VZ) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).
Who are McDonald's' major shareholders?: McDonald's' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.06%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%), Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.03%), Welch Group LLC (0.03%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.03%) and Daymark Wealth Partners LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony Capuano, Catherine A Hoovel, Catherine M Engelbert, Christopher J Kempczinski, Edith Morgan Flatley, Enrique Hernandez, Jr, Heidi B Capozzi, Ian Frederick Borden, Jo Sempels, Joseph M Erlinger, Kevin M Ozan, Manuel Jm Steijaert and Marion K Gross.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of McDonald's?: Shares of MCD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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