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McDonald's (MCD) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

The chain joins Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s in moving to improve food quality in order to boost frequency and sales.

Cash-generating companies often have the flexibility to invest, return capital to shareholders, or navigate downturns. The best of these businesses not only accumulate cash but deploy it strategically for growth.

Nike, McDonald's, and Constellation Brands plunged to 52-week lows amid negative company catalysts and broader sector weakness.

Ahead of CPI data and the Fed's rate decision, defensive stocks McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, and NextEra Energy offer stability and dividends amid market uncertainty.

McDonald's slower expansion pace seeks to protect new-restaurant returns as higher development costs and consumer pressure reshape its growth timeline.

QSR and Yum! Brands posted strong Q2 2026 results on franchise economics and global diversification, while McDonald's U.S. sales slowed on execution missteps despite similar franchise strength.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) previously owned about 90% of Chipotle before exiting the investment in 2006. The company sold its stake as part of a refocus on its core fast food operations, leaving Chipotle to list and expand independently. A recent look back highlights how much long-term market value McDonald's did not capture by selling its Chipotle holding. Investors are using this episode to compare McDonald's approach with Chipotle's different growth and brand strategies over time. McDonald's...

McDonald's India's X account melted into memecoin posts while Wall Street still targets a 24% MCD stock rally.

McDonald's may have spent the better part of a century dominating the fast food industry, but the company has made the occasional costly error.

The recent pullback makes the stock an attractive bargain, but that's just one reason to consider adding this income name to your portfolio.

Dividend investors can find amazing yields among the largest consumer brands.

Diesel at record highs, beef prices surging, mortgage rates climbing, and consumer confidence cratering. A web of pressures is tightening around the economy all at once, and the Fed may have far less room to maneuver than anyone wants to admit.

A billionaire can have a private jet, a garage full of supercars and a house that needs its own ZIP code. Or he can eat a McDonald’s breakfast, drive the same Cadillac for more than a decade and decide that...

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MCD trades below the restaurant industry's average P/E as U.S. weakness weighs on shares, while global growth and new initiatives offer hope.

NIO, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical and McDonald's slipped to annual lows on Thursday amid company-related pressures and Wall Street pessimism around the stocks.

McDonald’s also brought back a menu favorite and is rolling out a new item for customers across the country.

The high-growth coffee chain is executing its playbook, but a look at the stock’s past performance after similar drops tells a more complicated story.

McDonald's shares have cratered to levels not seen in over a year, and a contrarian case is quietly building that the selloff has gone too far. Whether the golden arches reward patient buyers or keep sliding depends on a handful of execution tests playing out right now.

McDonald's (MCD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Walmart Brings Dunkin to Its Delivery App

You may not be getting access to the chain’s deal at your local store. Here’s why.

Dutch Bros maintains its 5-6% 2026 comp target, but tougher transaction comparisons, lower pricing and food rollout laps may temper 2H growth.

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Panera’s latest offering rewards loyalty.

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SBUX's $1.8B debt paydown lowers leverage and financing costs, while strong liquidity and borrowing capacity likely reinforce financial flexibility.

Can McDonald's international markets sustain growth as value deals, menu innovation and loyalty gains offset consumer pressure?

Both chains launched new energy drinks just days apart. The real fight is over who can stand out in a category getting crowded fast.