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McDonald's stock overview McDonald's (MCD) is in focus for investors after recent share price moves, with the stock trading at US$280.80 and showing mixed return patterns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. Recent share price returns have been mixed, with the stock down about 10% over the past month and about 14% over the past quarter, while the 5 year total shareholder return of roughly 36% reflects steadier long term compounding. If McDonald's has...

McDonald's (MCD) is giving customers more reasons to return to its franchises, but the company’s new menu push isn’t just about drinks, burgers, and limited-time sauces. The fast-food behemoth is pushing specialty drinks, bargain menus, premium burgers, Snack Wraps and pop-culture tie-ins at a time ...

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MCD's U.S. comps rise 3.9% in Q1 2026 as McValue and new under-$3 deals draw cost-conscious diners, while margin pressure lingers.

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As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the traditional fast food industry, including McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and its peers.

The reading on the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey has recently plummeted to near all-time lows.

Before becoming Goldman Sachs CEO, David Solomon scooped ice cream, flipped burgers at McDonald’s, and DJed on the side.

McDonald's (MCD) is well positioned globally for market-share gains and offers an appealing long-ter

A state court judge ruled that the search of Luigi Mangione’s backpack in McDonalds was illegal, but allowed in other evidence, including the gun, in the case against the man accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is partnering with Nike on a co branded sneaker launch aimed at reinforcing its presence in pop culture and youth culture. The company is also highlighting its localized menu approach with the Spam McMuffin in Hawaii, tailored to regional tastes. These developments come as McDonald's trades at $276.39, with the stock down 11.2% over the past 30 days and down 8.9% year to date. For investors watching NYSE:MCD, the Nike collaboration and Hawaii focused Spam McMuffin...

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McDonald’s delivered steady performance in Q1, beating Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations amid a persistently challenging consumer environment. Management credited disciplined execution of its three-part strategy: emphasizing value offerings, driving marketing campaigns, and introducing menu innovation. CEO Chris Kempczinski specifically highlighted the U.S. relaunch of Extra Value Meals and a new under-$3 menu as instrumental in regaining share among value-oriented customers. Marketi

Todd Graves told Masters of Scale host Jeff Berman that his Raising Cane’s business plan earned the worst grade in his partner’s business class, despite being painstakingly detailed. “The professor said, the plan’s exceptional. I mean, I knew details. I knew exactly what our aprons would cost to get washed,” Graves recalled. The strategic flaw, ... Todd Graves’ Billion-Dollar Chicken Chain Started With the Worst Grade in Business School

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

McDonald's CEO has highlighted growing pressure on low income consumers as inflation and rising gas prices squeeze household budgets. The company sees signs that these customers are rethinking discretionary spending, including visits to McDonald's, which could affect its value focused offerings. Investors in NYSE:MCD are watching how these consumer trends could influence demand patterns and pricing decisions. For investors tracking NYSE:MCD, the comments land at a time when the stock has...

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after April CPI came in hot at 3.8% year-over-year and Brent oil rose to ~$107, deepening the consumer income squeeze that was already visible in restaurant sales.

MCD's Q1 sales momentum remains strong, but weaker U.S. company-run margins put pricing, costs and ownership mix in focus.

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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the 10 Best Depressed Stocks to Buy in 2026. On May 11, 2026, JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $305 from $325 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares following the company’s Q1 report. The firm reduced its same-store sales estimates to reflect […]

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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 10 Best US Stocks to Invest in According to Billionaires. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. On May 8, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) from $334 to $331, while keeping an […]

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We recently published Jim Cramer Revealed His Big AI Investing Fear & Discussed These 20 Stocks. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)’s shares are down by 10.8% over the past year and by 9% year-to-date. RBC Capital discussed the firm on May 9th as it lowered […]

Low-cost retailer stock should be an obvious buy during stressful economic times, but the numbers aren’t matching the theory.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) was one of the stocks on which Jim Cramer shared his take, explaining that dot-com analogies do not hold up in this market. A caller asked if the stock is a buy, sell, or hold, and Cramer replied: Okay, McDonald’s is very tough because it’s breaking down here. It sells at 21 […]

SBUX's Q2 FY26 margin rises 110 bps to 9.4%, and EPS jumps 22%, with cost savings and moderating pressures key to sustaining earnings leverage.

Grocery prices jumped 0.5% in April and restaurant menu prices climbed 0.7%, the biggest monthly moves in either category since late 2025. Before that, you would have to go back to 2022 to find a hotter print. The April CPI report, released Tuesday by the BLS, showed headline inflation running at 3.8% year over year, ... Grocery and Restaurant Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2022