What's Going On With McDonald's (MCD) Stock Today?

McDonald’s Corp MCD stock fell 2.6% to $309.02 Tuesday afternoon as Wall Street's volatility continued, with broader market weakness exacerbated by heightened trade tensions.

The fast-food giant, a Dow Jones component, saw shares slip alongside industrials and consumer discretionary stocks as investors digested President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

What It Means For McDonald’s: McDonald's relies heavily on a robust supply chain, with North American suppliers playing a crucial role in providing equipment, packaging and construction materials for its locations.

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Higher tariffs on Canadian steel, a key material for restaurant equipment and renovation projects, could increase operational costs and weigh on expansion plans.

Franchisees, already facing margin pressures from rising wages and food inflation, may see additional financial strain as remodeling and new store development become more expensive.

What Else: The company also faces indirect risks from broader market volatility, as weaker consumer sentiment could lead to softer discretionary spending.

With McDonald's still recovering from slowing foot traffic and increased competition, any macroeconomic headwinds that dampen spending power could pressure sales.

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How To Buy MCD Stock

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for McDonald’s – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.

If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.

According to data from Benzinga Pro, MCD has a 52-week high of $326.32 and a 52-week low of $243.53.