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McDonald's (MCD) store expansion targets fell short of Wall Street's estimates as investors remained

Yahoo Finance Executive Editor and Host of Sozzi Unleashed, Brian Sozzi, shares his unfiltered take on McDonald’s (MCD) comments about GLP-1 drugs at the company’s investor day. Sozzi examines McDonald’s strategy around the growing popularity of weight-loss medications and explains why he believes the company’s stance on the potential impact of GLP-1s on its business misses the bigger picture.

BMO and Evercore cut targets and estimates but kept Outperform ratings on the stock

According to The Fly, TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on McDonald's to $270 from $282 and maintained a ‘Hold’ rating on the shares after attending the company's Investor Day.

S&P Global's preliminary PMI readings for September showed price pressures remain a major concern.

Domino's Pizza has shed more ground this year than any peer or benchmark in its category, yet one close competitor moved in the opposite direction entirely, which makes the sell-or-hold question harder than the chart alone suggests.

McDonald's stock was on track for its worst day in more than six years on Wednesday, taking the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower. It was down as much as 6.5% in what could be McDonald's largest single-day decline since March 2020. McDonald's was a roughly 76-point drag on the Dow.

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US equity indexes fell in midday trading on Wednesday as oil prices and bond yields gained while tra

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) shares fell over 4% on Wednesday morning after the fast-food chain unveiled an $8.5 billion franchisee support plan and long-term growth targets at its investor day. The company plans to provide about $8.5 billion in support to franchisees through 2036, including...

McDonald's just handed franchisees a massive multi-year commitment, but the market is punishing the stock while rivals barely flinch. Here is why investors are reading the same plan two very different ways.

In a blow to the fast-food giant’s brand, Meritage cited ‘sustained system-wide headwinds’ and broader company struggles in its Chapter 11 petition.

McDonald's stock just hit a two-year low while the broader market rallied more than 11%, and one Wall Street analyst sees that gap as the setup of the year for patient investors.

McDonald's has had a tough run in 2026, and the slide in the share price is now prompting a closer look at whether the current valuation is still in line with the cash the business can generate. With the stock back under pressure, the key issue is whether the cash flows support where the market is pricing McDonald's today. The share price is down 18.0% year to date, which puts real weight on the question of whether the current market value still lines up with the cash coming off the...

The restaurant industry is expected to continue to face a challenging consumer backdrop amid elevate

Starbucks initiated, Expedia downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) retained Jefferies' backing despite a price target cut to $325 from $350, with management still needing to convince investors that a sales recovery is achievable. Shares traded down 1% to $253.67 on September 15, as the broker maintained its...

Investors weighed housing weakness, potential equity dilution, and softer U.S. consumer demand.

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

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.

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

While McDonald's has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Wendy’s stock is trading at a steep discount to fast-food rivals. Turnarounds at Domino’s and McDonald’s show what the burger chain needs to fix.

Cautious consumers and rising competition are squeezing companies’ profits.

McDonald’s energy-drink push could give MCD stock a fresh catalyst after a roughly 11% 2026 decline.

A new app makes it easier for McDonald’s employees to get to their jobs.

Wendy’s posted Q2 results, slashing its dividend and scaling back annual guidance while activist investor Nelson Peltz keeps up the pressure.

Wendy's (WEN) second-quarter earnings fell year over year amid weak traffic trends, while the fast-f

U.S. same-store sales at the fast-food burger chain declined 7% last quarter, and it’s now smaller than rival Burger King.

McDonald's stock appears to be finding support during a rough 2026. This options trade aims for a potential 25% return in just over two months.