McDonald's (MCD) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

Q: What sector and industry does McDonald's (MCD) operate in?

McDonald's is in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

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$315.00

-0.51-0.16%

At close: Jan 30, 4:00 PM EST

$314.90

-0.10-0.03%

After Hours: Jan 30, 6:07 PM EST

Q4 2025 Earnings in 10 days from now on Wed Feb 11th, after the market close

Overview

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Key Statistics

Open

$315.66

Close

$315.00

Volume / Avg.

2.98M / 3.25M

Day Range

$311.57 - $316.05

52 Wk Range

283.47 - 326.32

Market Cap

$224.98B

P/E Ratio

26.92

Dividend Yield

2.36%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

59

Short Interest

1.17%

Days to Cover

3.02

Recent McDonald's Corp News

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US Consumer Sentiment Hits 5-Month Highs As Inflation Worries Fall To 1-Year Low

American households are entering 2026 with renewed optimism as consumer sentiment hits a five-month high, inflation fears retreat to one-year lows, and food prices fall sharply across essential grocery staples.

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Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

10.49B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-3.50B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-5.76B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

7.37B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-3.11B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

1.23B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

6

1

Aug 25

2

Sep 25

4

3

Oct 25

2

Nov 25

4

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

3.4

Hold

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$277.73B

PE Ratio (TTM)

26.92

PE Ratio (FWD)

23.81

PEG Ratio (TTM)

2.80

PS Ratio (TTM)

8.62

PB Ratio (TTM)

-

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

3.71%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

4.20%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

19.30

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

15.72

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

30.72

Book Value / Share

-$3.04

Company Debt

Total Debt

$41.28B

LT Debt

$39.48B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$5.38B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$3.64B

Total Cash

$2.41B

Debt to Equity

-

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

$1.75B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$3.64B

Key Statistics

Open

$315.66

Close

$315.00

Volume / Avg.

2.98M / 3.25M

Day Range

$311.57 - $316.05

52 Wk Range

283.47 - 326.32

Market Cap

$224.98B

P/E Ratio

26.92

Dividend Yield

2.36%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

59

Short Interest

1.17%

Days to Cover

3.02

About

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $131 billion in systemwide sales across more than 44,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hambur...

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Earnings Per Share

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Earnings Per Share

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FAQ

Q

How do I buy McDonald's (MCD) stock?

A

You can purchase shares of McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) through any online brokerage.

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Q

Who are McDonald's (MCD) competitors?

A

Other companies in McDonald's’s space includes: The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN), Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (NYSE:ARCO), Biglari Holdings Inc (NYSE:BH), DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:DASH) and Domino's Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ).

Q

What is the forecast, or price target, for McDonald's (MCD) stock?

A

McDonald's has a consensus price target of $329.14.

Q

What is the current price for McDonald's (MCD)?

A

The stock price for McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is $314.9 last updated January 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM EST.

Q

Does McDonald's (MCD) pay a dividend?

A

There are no upcoming dividends for McDonald's.

Q

When is McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reporting earnings?

A

McDonald's does not have any upcoming earnings scheduled.

Q

Is McDonald's (MCD) going to split?

A

There is no upcoming split for McDonald's.

Q

What sector and industry does McDonald's (MCD) operate in?

A

McDonald's is in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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Edge Rankings

Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?

Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime.

Reveal Full Score

Key Statistics

Open

$315.66

Close

$315.00

Volume / Avg.

2.98M / 3.25M

Day Range

$311.57 - $316.05

52 Wk Range

283.47 - 326.32

Market Cap

$224.98B

P/E Ratio

26.92

Dividend Yield

2.36%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

59

Short Interest

1.17%

Days to Cover

3.02

Recent McDonald's Corp News

Empty Towers And Full Plates: China's Office Glut And its Dumpling King

Bamboo Works

Is A 19,000% Portfolio Growth Even Real? A Framework To Spot The Next Compounders

19,000% portfolio growths have occurred in public markets, but only under very specific conditions: long time horizons, reinvested dividends, and ownership of exceptional assets that compounded for decades.

Peace Longe

US Consumer Sentiment Hits 5-Month Highs As Inflation Worries Fall To 1-Year Low

American households are entering 2026 with renewed optimism as consumer sentiment hits a five-month high, inflation fears retreat to one-year lows, and food prices fall sharply across essential grocery staples.

Piero Cingari

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Name

Revenue Change
Gross Change
EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
Earnings Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

10.49B

Investing Cash Flow (TTM)

-3.50B

Financing Cash Flow (TTM)

-5.76B

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

7.37B

Capital Expenditure (TTM)

-3.11B

Net Change in Cash (TTM)

1.23B

Analyst Trends and Forecast

6

1

Aug 25

2

Sep 25

4

3

Oct 25

2

Nov 25

4

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

3.4

Hold

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value

$277.73B

PE Ratio (TTM)

26.92

PE Ratio (FWD)

23.81

PEG Ratio (TTM)

2.80

PS Ratio (TTM)

8.62

PB Ratio (TTM)

-

Earnings Yield % (TTM)

3.71%

Earnings Yield % (FWD)

4.20%

EV / EBITDA (TTM)

19.30

Price / EBITDA (TTM)

15.72

Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

30.72

Book Value / Share

-$3.04

Company Debt

Total Debt

$41.28B

LT Debt

$39.48B

LT Debt Issuance (TTM)

$5.38B

LT Debt Repayment (TTM)

-$3.64B

Total Cash

$2.41B

Debt to Equity

-

Issuance of Debt (TTM)

$1.75B

Repayment of Debt (TTM)

-$3.64B

Key Statistics

Open

$315.66

Close

$315.00

Volume / Avg.

2.98M / 3.25M

Day Range

$311.57 - $316.05

52 Wk Range

283.47 - 326.32

Market Cap

$224.98B

P/E Ratio

26.92

Dividend Yield

2.36%

Exchange

NYSE

RSI

59

Short Interest

1.17%

Days to Cover

3.02

About

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $131 billion in systemwide sales across more than 44,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hambur...

Compare

EPS better than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS better than industry