McDonald's (MCD) News
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MCD news summary
We found 50 recent headlines mentioning McDonald's (MCD): 15 in the past week and 50 in the past 30 days, most often from Nasdaq, Seeking Alpha, PR Newswire. For price context, MCD is down 0.70% at $235.23. The most recent story, "Why the Market Dipped But McDonald's (MCD) Gained Today", was published by Nasdaq on Oct 8, 2026.
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Latest McDonald's headlines
- Why the Market Dipped But McDonald's (MCD) Gained TodayMcDonald's (MCD) closed the most recent trading day at $236.9, moving +2.61% from the previous trading session.Nasdaq
- Noteworthy Thursday Option Activity: META, MSFT, MCDLooking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Meta Platforms Inc (Symbol: META), where a total volume of 217,575 contracts has been…NasdaqMETA, MSFT, MCD, BRK.A
- /C O R R E C T I O N -- McDonald's USA, LLC/In the news release, McDonald's Bottles Pickle Brine as a Fix for Marathon Runners: Meet Pickle Boost, issued 05-Oct-2026 by McDonald's USA, LLC over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that…PR Newswire
- VIG, HD, PEP, MCD: ETF Inflow AlertLooking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (Symbol: VIG) where we have…NasdaqVIG, HD, PEP, MCD
- 3 Dividend Stocks Down Between 23% and 30% to Buy Right Now and Hold for a DecadeKey PointsThe slowing housing market hurts the swimming pool industry, but Pool Corp. still has a healthy business model.NasdaqMCD, IBM, POOL, SNDK
- McDonald's: Same-Store Sales Are An Overrated Metric (Upgrade)Seeking Alpha
- 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.Key PointsMcDonald's stock has fallen more than 30% from its peak twice before, in 2003 and 2015, and both times it more than doubled within a couple of years of committing to a real turnaround.Nasdaq
- McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Assisted Price Coordination(RTTNews) - McDonald's (MCD) has been sued in federal court in Chicago in a proposed nationwide class action accusing the fast-food chain of illegally coordinating menu prices across its franchised…Nasdaq
- McDonald's franchisees push back on $800K remodeling costs -- BloombergSeeking Alpha
- The 9 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now in October (2026)There are no guarantees in the stock market, and all investing comes with risks, but I like the risk-versus-reward in this group of stocks.NasdaqMETA, MCD, NFLX, AMZN
- Unpacking McDonald's 30% Drop: Noise Vs. FundamentalsSeeking Alpha
- Value Wars Intensify: Can McDonald's Stay Ahead of QSR Rivals?McDonald's is battling QSR rivals with sharper value efforts, but execution gaps and weak traffic show the fight is far from over.NasdaqMCD, WEN, QSR
- My 3 Favorite Dividend Stocks to Buy in OctoberKey PointsChevron has a 3.5% yield, and the integrated energy giant is in the midst of a cost-cutting plan that could increase cash flow by 10% annually between now and 2030.NasdaqMCD, CVX, PEP
- McDonald's Is Undergoing a Massive New Growth Strategy. Can It Win Back Consumers?September delivered mixed signals for McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) shareholders, including a landmark dividend achievement, before the stock opened October by falling to a fresh 52-week low. On Sept.…Nasdaq
- McDonald's: Newest Dividend King, At Fast Food PricesSeeking Alpha
- Time to Nibble on MCD Stock After it Enters Oversold Territory?Blue-chip, established, household-name stocks rarely go on sale, which is precisely why McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is worth a closer look right now. After a punishing slide that has dragged the stock to…NasdaqMCD, WEN
- Chipotle Is Down 14% Compared to McDonald's 24%. But There's an Even Better Restaurant Stock to Buy in October.Key PointsTexas Roadhouse is still growing sales, adding restaurants, and attracting customers despite the recent stock pullback.NasdaqTXRH, MCD, CMG
- Dell Technologies Moves Up In Market Cap Rank, Passing McDonald'sIn the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Dell Technologies Inc (Symbol: DELL) has taken over the #69 spot from McDonald's Corp (Symbol:…NasdaqDELL, MCD
- McDonald's And Its Real ValueSeeking Alpha
- Here's Why McDonald's (MCD) Fell More Than Broader MarketMcDonald's (MCD) concluded the recent trading session at $230.94, signifying a -1.3% move from its prior day's close.Nasdaq
- McDonald’s Stock Slump Makes Its AI Pricing Bet Even RiskierMcDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD), the fast-food giant, has had a rough 2026. The stock currently trades just above $230, is down more than 30% since March and is at its lowest level in nearly four years.…NasdaqMCD, WEN
- Can McDonald's Beverage Expansion Become Its Next Global Growth Wave?MCD's beverage platform is driving new visits, higher checks and cash-flow gains, setting up a broader rollout across more global markets.NasdaqMCD, SBUX, CMG
- McDonald's Stock Has Pulled Back From Its Highs. Is It a Buying Opportunity?Key PointsMcDonald's stock is down 31% from its recent high as the market has reacted to its weak U.S. comp sales.Nasdaq
- Noteworthy ETF Outflows: DIA, SHW, HD, MCDLooking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (Symbol: DIA) where we…NasdaqDIA, SHW, HD, MCD
- Forever Stocks: 4 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Investors Can Buy Now and Hold ForeverA business with a moat becomes an increasingly attractive stock when considering investing for the very long term.NasdaqGIS, MCD, PG, PEP
- McDonald's vs. Starbucks: Which Restaurant Stock Has an Edge Now?MCD's scale, NEXT efficiencies and lower valuation give it an edge as SBUX's turnaround gains traction amid cost and store-growth pressures.NasdaqSBUX, MCD
- McDonald's: Best Time In Years To Accumulate Shares Of This Dividend KingSeeking Alpha
- CAVA Stock Slips: Sector Fear or Valuation Reality?When a sector gets hit with bad news, investors sell first and look for winners later. CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) got caught in exactly that kind of move this month. After weak August dining traffic…NasdaqCAVA, WING, CMG, MCD
- No Matter What Happens to the Market, These 3 Dividend Stocks Belong in Your PortfolioKey PointsPepsiCo’s everyday products and improving logistics give its dividend plenty of staying power.NasdaqMCD, UL, PEP
- McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Analyst/Investor Day - SlideshowSeeking Alpha
- Prediction: Here's What a $10,000 Investment in Dutch Bros (BROS) Stock Could Be Worth by 2029Key PointsDutch Bros’ management team believes it can have 2,029 stores open by 2029, up from 1,225 today.NasdaqBROS, MCD, SBUX
- 3 Stocks in Focus That Declared Dividend Hikes Amid Economic WoesFUNC, FITB and MCD raised dividends as rate-hike fears, inflation and Middle East tensions fuel market uncertainty.NasdaqFITB, MCD, FUNC
- McDonald's: Investor Day Selloff Makes NEXT A BuySeeking Alpha
- 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Even if the Fed Keeps Raising Interest Rates.Key PointsMcDonald’s, Colgate, and Walmart sell products people keep buying, even when money gets expensive.NasdaqCL, MCD, WMT
- McDonald's: The Market Is Selling A Dividend King For The Wrong ReasonsSeeking Alpha
- Gaming Your Portfolio: Should You Add Take-Two Ahead of GTA 6’s November Launch?Collectively, consumer discretionary stocks have had a difficult year. Of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, that corner of the market has fared the worst in 2026 with a more than 6% year-to-date (YTD)…NasdaqTTWO, HD, MCD, NKE
- McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Analyst/Investor Day TranscriptSeeking Alpha
- 3 High-Yield Stocks Near Their 52-Week Lows That Dividend Income Investors Are Sleeping OnKey PointsHershey offers a forward yield of about 3.4%, while easing cocoa costs expected to lift earnings over the next few years.NasdaqHSY, MCD, NTES, BCS
- The Economy Is Booming, So the Market Indexes Fell. Go Figure.Key PointsThe Nasdaq Composite fell 1.0% a day after a record close, while the S&P 500 and Dow each dropped 0.6%.NasdaqGOOGL, MCD, SPGI, GOOG
- XLY, HD, MCD, BKNG: Large Inflows Detected at ETFLooking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol:…NasdaqXLY, HD, MCD, BKNG
- McDonald's Stock Selloff Is Hiding An Even Better SetupSeeking Alpha
- 3 Relentless Dividend Stocks to Buy in SeptemberKey PointseBay has increased its dividend at a 12% annual rate over the past five years.NasdaqEBAY, MCD, STZ
- McDonald's: Becoming A Dividend King Didn't Help The Price, But It's Still A Long-Term BuySeeking Alpha
- McDonald's: The Crowd Sold The King, I'm Underwriting The ThroneSeeking Alpha
- Daily Dividend Report: PCAR,ABT,TXN,MCD,CLPACCAR's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-five cents per share, payable on December 2, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11,…NasdaqPCAR, ABT, TXN, MCD
- Forget The Real Estate Story: McDonald's Brand Value Is The Real CatalystSeeking Alpha
- McDonald's: At 52-Week Lows, But I'm Still Not InterestedSeeking Alpha
- McDonald's: Take A Step Back As Comps Slow And Rivals Gain (Downgrade)Seeking Alpha
- Prediction: This High-Yield Dow Dividend Stock Will Become a Dividend King Before the End of the Year.Key PointsMcDonald's is one of the world's largest fast-food companies.NasdaqMCD, SYY