MCD 📈 McDonald’s - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5801351017

MCD: Burgers, Fries, Sandwiches, Shakes, Desserts, Coffee, Drinks

McDonald's Corporation is a prominent player in the global fast-food industry, operating and franchising restaurants under the iconic McDonald's brand across the United States and internationally. The company's extensive menu features a wide range of food and beverages, including its signature hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, sundaes, cookies, and pies, as well as soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages. Additionally, McDonald's offers full or limited breakfast options, catering to diverse customer preferences. The company also periodically introduces limited-time promotions, offering various other products to enhance customer experience and drive sales.

McDonald's operates through multiple structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, and affiliate arrangements, allowing the company to adapt to different markets and regulatory environments. This flexible approach enables McDonald's to maintain a strong global presence while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. Founded in 1940, McDonald's Corporation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has since become one of the most recognizable brands worldwide, with a significant impact on the global food service industry.

As a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol MCD, McDonald's Corporation provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth and success. The company's common stock, identified by the ISIN code US5801351017, is classified under the GICS Sub Industry: Restaurants, reflecting its primary business activities. With a strong online presence, including its official website at https://www.mcdonalds.com, McDonald's Corporation continues to evolve and expand its services, leveraging digital platforms to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth.

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MCD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 212,550m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
GiC Sub-Industry Restaurants
IPO / Inception 1965-04-21

MCD Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 70.1%
Fundamental 57.3%
Dividend 62.1%
Rel. Strength Industry -87.3
Analysts 3.94/5
Fair Price Momentum 296.51 USD
Fair Price DCF 237.50 USD

MCD Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.32%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.88%
Annual Growth 5y 5.66%
Payout Consistency 93.7%

MCD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -55.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 39.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 93.8%
CAGR 5y 10.84%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 1.99
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.01
Alpha -17.73
Beta 0.74
Volatility 17.84%
Current Volume 7671.2k
Average Volume 20d 3282.8k
What is the price of MCD stocks?
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 292.68 with a total of 7,671,200 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.32%, over one month by +1.21%, over three months by -0.80% and over the past year by +3.74%.
Is McDonald’s a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 57.28 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MCD as of December 2024 is 296.51. This means that MCD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 1.31%.
Is MCD a buy, sell or hold?
McDonald’s has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.94. Therefor, it is recommend to buy MCD.
  • Strong Buy: 14
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 14
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MCD stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MCD McDonald’s will be worth about 324.1 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 292.68. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +10.73%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 321.5 9.9%
Analysts Target Price 300.3 2.6%
ValueRay Target Price 324.1 10.7%