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 McDonald's CorporationMCD US · Consumer Discretionary · USD Current price$248.24as of Sep 21, 2026 Summary
Analyst consensusStrong Buy 4Buy 15Hold 15Sell 131 analysts 3-year price (USD)Factor profileMulti-factor score 28 / 100 Market data
Business descriptionMcDonald's Corporation (MCD) is the world's largest fast-food restaurant company, operating and franchising about 35,000 restaurants across 119 countries. It represents the gold standard of quick-service dining (QSR), generating highly stable franchise revenues. Competitive moatMcDonald's possesses unparalleled global scale, real estate ownership, brand recognition, and marketing budget. Its franchise-heavy business model provides incredibly high, highly visible operating cash flow and high-margin royalty streams. Recent developments
Investment risks / red flags
Financials
Classification
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Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Current price: $248.24 · Sep 21, 2026· USD
CFRA Ratingbuy
TBI Multi Score28
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Symbol: MCDBusiness description
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is the world's largest fast-food restaurant company, operating and franchising about 35,000 restaurants across 119 countries. It represents the gold standard of quick-service dining (QSR), generating highly stable franchise revenues.
Competitive moat
McDonald's possesses unparalleled global scale, real estate ownership, brand recognition, and marketing budget. Its franchise-heavy business model provides incredibly high, highly visible operating cash flow and high-margin royalty streams.
Recent developments
- CFRA Upgrade: Upgraded to Buy from Hold by CFRA on May 7, 2026, on structural positioning to capture market share in a value-oriented economy.
- Corporate Framework Expansion: Unveiled its "NEXT" corporate framework at its worldwide convention on June 3, 2026, aligning store layouts and digital experiences for the next decade of growth.
Investment risks / red flags
- Consumer Wallet Pressures: General low-income traffic headwinds across the global QSR space.
- Valuation and Yield Limits: Value-oriented model remains vulnerable if commodity prices rise excessively.
Market Data
Source: mkts.io · Sep 21, 2026, 12:00 UTC
Key Metrics
P/E (TTM)20.17
P/E (Fwd)17.76
Dividend3.11%
Beta0.41
52W High$341.75
52W Low$247.65
Analyst Consensus
4
15
15
Strong Buy4Buy15Hold15Sell131 analysts
Consensus Target$311.55
+25.5% upside
Calendar Events
Next EarningsNov 5, 2026
Ex-DividendDec 1, 2026
Dividend DateDec 15, 2026
Financials
Revenue$27.70B
Rev Growth3.70%
Earnings Growth5.70%
Gross Margin57.38%
Op Margin46.48%
Profit Margin31.72%
EBITDA$14.93B
ROA13.25%
Rev/Share$38.96
Total Cash$822.00M
Total Debt$54.60B
Free Cash Flow$6.26B
Op Cash Flow$11.35B
Current Ratio1.08
Forward Estimates
| Period | EPS Est | Rev Est |
|---|---|---|
| 0q | 3.40 | $7.32B |
| +1q | 3.30 | $7.29B |
| 0y | 12.92 | $28.20B |
| +1y | 13.98 | $29.68B |
Earnings
Quarterly EPS
3Q2025
Est: 3.333.22Miss
4Q2025
Est: 3.053.12Beat
1Q2026
Est: 2.742.83Beat
2Q2026
Est: 3.323.38Beat
Annual
2022
Rev $23.18BEarn $6.18B
2023
Rev $25.49BEarn $8.47B
2024
Rev $25.92BEarn $8.22B
2025
Rev $26.89BEarn $8.56B
Rating Changes
| Date | Firm | Action | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Citigroup | main | Buy |
| Sep 16, 2026 | BTIG | reit | Buy |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Seaport Global | init | Neutral |
| Sep 15, 2026 | RBC Capital | main | Sector Perform |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | main | Buy |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | main | Equal-Weight |