McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
NYSE: MCDConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MCD stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $163.38B
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.76
- Forward P/E
- 16.75
- EPS (TTM)
- $12.31
- Dividend yield
- 3.18% ($7.35)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
- 52-week range
- 229.20 – 341.75
- Day range
- 230.61 – 233.98
- Volume / Avg
- 4.65M / 4.99M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 707.64M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
MCD stock today
McDonald's (MCD) closed at $230.88 on Oct 7, down 0.68% (-$1.57), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, MCD sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $229.20 to $341.75: 32.4% below the high, set on Mar 2, 2026 and 0.7% above the low. MCD is down 24.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 22.1%.
At 18.8x trailing earnings, McDonald's trades below the peer-group median of 22.8x. Its forward P/E of 16.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. McDonald's's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. McDonald's pays an annual dividend of $7.35 per share, a 3.18% yield at the current price.
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About McDonald's
Company profileMcDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Mr. Christopher J. Kempczinski
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Employees
- 150,000
- Website
- mcdonalds.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, McDonald's generated $26.89 billion in revenue, up 3.7% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $8.56 billion (+4.1% year over year), for a net margin of 31.9% versus a median of 31.7% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 46.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $26.89B | $25.92B | $25.49B | $23.18B | $23.22B |
| Growth | +3.72% | +1.67% | +9.97% | -0.17% | +20.90% |
| Net income | $8.56B | $8.22B | $8.47B | $6.18B | $7.55B |
| EPS (diluted) | $11.95 | $11.39 | $11.56 | $8.33 | $10.04 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (34 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$293.76+27.23%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 15
- Hold 14
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $3.37
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $3.32 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $7.35
- Dividend yield
- 3.18%
- Last payment
- $1.86
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
MCD news
All MCD news- McDonald's: The Chip Trade I Can StomachSeeking Alpha
- McDonald's Has Fallen More Than 30% From Its Peak Before. Here's What History Says Happens Next.Nasdaq
- McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Assisted Price CoordinationNasdaq
- McDonald's franchisees push back on $800K remodeling costs -- BloombergSeeking Alpha
- The 9 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now in October (2026)NasdaqMETA, MCD, NFLX, AMZN
- Unpacking McDonald's 30% Drop: Noise Vs. FundamentalsSeeking Alpha
- Value Wars Intensify: Can McDonald's Stay Ahead of QSR Rivals?NasdaqMCD, WEN, QSR
- My 3 Favorite Dividend Stocks to Buy in OctoberNasdaqMCD, CVX, PEP
McDonald's peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBUXStarbucks Corporation | 93.58 | -2.63% | $106.68B | vs MCD |
| CMGChipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | 30.77 | -0.42% | $38.94B | vs MCD |
| YUMYum! Brands Inc. | 140.35 | +0.36% | $38.30B | vs MCD |
| QSRRestaurant Brands International Inc. | 69.43 | -1.15% | $31.81B | vs MCD |
| DRIDarden Restaurants Inc. | 201.49 | -0.81% | $22.80B | vs MCD |
| ARMKAramark | 55.42 | -0.05% | $14.61B | vs MCD |
| YUMCYum China Holdings Inc. | 40.65 | +0.07% | $13.73B | vs MCD |
| TXRHTexas Roadhouse Inc. | 162.48 | -0.67% | $10.67B | vs MCD |
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McDonald's stock FAQ
What is McDonald's's stock price today?
MCD last traded at $230.88 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.68% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does McDonald's pay a dividend?
Yes. McDonald's pays $7.35 per share annually, a 3.18% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.86 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.
When is McDonald's's next earnings date?
McDonald's is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $3.37.
What is MCD's P/E ratio?
MCD trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.76 and a forward P/E of 16.75, compared with a median of 22.8 for its closest peers.
Is McDonald's in the S&P 500?
Yes. McDonald's (MCD) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is McDonald's's CEO?
Mr. Christopher J. Kempczinski is the chief executive officer of McDonald's Corporation, which has about 150,000 employees.
Has MCD ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MCD stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Mar 8, 1999, one of 9 splits on record.