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McDonald's stock is down more than 9% year to date. The strategy, called McDonald's > NEXT, is a brand refresh focused on increasing the quality of menu items and the customer experience.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should consider adding exposure to out-of-favor sectors if investors begin rotating away from high-flying technology stocks. He highlighted JPMorgan, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, McDonald's, Yum!
McDonald's (MCD) is trying to make fast food feel like more than fast food. The company is testing hand-breaded wings and filets, sharper chicken offerings, col
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McDonald's announces its new NEXT strategy focused on automation, better food, social media marketing, and raising hospitality standards companywide.
The strategy, which the burger giant is calling “McDonald's>NEXT,” focuses on increasing automation, raising standards for hospitality, leaning on social media for marketing, and making its sandwiches and fries taste better.
McDonald's unveiled its latest global growth plan at its Worldwide Convention for franchisees. A new restaurant design, better tasting food and drinks, consumer-led innovation and improved customer service are the four cornerstones of the new plan.
MCD is gaining market share with low-cost meals, strong marketing and menu innovation as consumers stay cautious on spending.
Elon Musk hasn't forgotten his 2022 promise to have a Happy Meal live on TV if McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) accepts Dogecoin
American households have paid nearly $450 more on energy amid Iran War, according to a Moody's analysis shared exclusively with CNBC. That totals tens of billions of dollars spent as the multimonth conflict drives up fuel prices.
The first McDonald's franchise opened in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15, 1955. Chicken nuggets were introduced to the menu in 1983.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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.
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McDonald's is rated Buy, with a DCF-implied share price of $315.98, offering 11.94% upside. MCD's resilient franchise and real-estate-backed model drive durable mid-single-digit revenue growth and sustained operating margins above 40%. Q1 FY2026 delivered 9.4% YoY revenue growth and 45.3% EBIT margin, supported by menu innovation, digital engagement, and international expansion.
McDonald's Corporation MCD is navigating a difficult cost environment as inflationary pressure continues to weigh on franchisee margins across major markets. Higher beef prices, rising energy expenses and supply-chain disruptions are increasing restaurant-level costs at a time when the company is also trying to maintain its value positioning.
Realty Income is a clear buy for its reliable high dividend yield. PepsiCo remains a bargain after its successful quarter.
It has been a rough year for McDonald's stock. The stock price is near a 52-week low.
Consumer staples companies tend to generate resilient cash flows because their products and services remain in demand across all economic environments. The strength of Dividend Kings and long-term growers comes from structural advantages.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the election of Morgan Flatley of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), the world's leading global foodservice retailer, to serve as a member of its Board of Directors effective May 20, 2026.
CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of common stock payable on June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2026. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.
Paychecks stop. Bonuses get cut.
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.
McDonald's Corporation offers a resilient, asset-heavy, real estate-driven business model, largely insulated from AI and CapEx cycles dominating current market narratives. MCD's operating income is 60% real estate-based, with 80% building and ~50% land ownership across 45,000+ global locations, supporting high margins and predictable cash flows. The company is executing its fastest expansion in decades, targeting 50,000 restaurants by 2027, with international growth and AI integration driving future margin improvements.
Jefferies, an investment banking and capital management firm, has updated its ‘Franchise Picks' list, which features the company's highest-conviction ‘Buy' rated stocks.
Walmart's business is growing well beyond its traditional retail operation. Coca-Cola's longevity has much to do with its ability to adjust to changing consumer preferences.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR | WHR Price Prediction) CEO Marc Bitzer is making one of the bluntest recession comparisons of this earnings cycle.
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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
Technology is enhancing the customer value proposition.
MCD's Q1 sales momentum remains strong, but weaker U.S. company-run margins put pricing, costs and ownership mix in focus.
McDonald's remains a buy despite recent double-digit declines and margin pressures from consumer affordability and tariffs. MCD trades below its five-year average at ~20x earnings, with long-term upside potential as growth accelerates and store openings target 50,000 by next year. Recent earnings delivered a double-beat, with global systemwide sales up 6%, EPS at $2.83, and management leaning into affordability initiatives.
Companies that have raised dividends for shareholders for 50 years or more are the kinds of investments passive income investors need to own.
Restaurant Brands International has outperformed McDonald's Corporation recently, driven by stronger U.S. sales growth and market share gains. My valuation-driven “Flipping Burger” strategy proposes rotating between QSR and MCD as their valuation premium narrows or widens. QSR delivered 5.8% U.S. same-store sales growth in Q1 versus MCD's 3.9%, and QSR's EPS grew 14.5% versus MCD's 6%.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching McDonald's (MCD) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Grocery prices jumped 0.5% in April and restaurant menu prices climbed 0.7%, the biggest monthly moves in either category since late 2025.
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Marks McDonald's first-ever naming rights partnership for a major professional sports stadium in the U.S. Long‑term partnership between two iconic Chicago based brands to create a new year‑round destination for soccer, culture, and community Partnership will expand Chicago Fire FC's P.L.A.Y.S. Program fourfold - reaching more than 280 under resourced CPS schools and more than 125,000 students McDonald's Park will feature immersive fan experiences, including a flagship McDonald's restaurant and year‑round programming Stadium will support community impact initiatives, including a stadium‑wide Round-Up for Ronald McDonald House CHICAGO, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's and Chicago Fire Football Club today announced a historic naming rights partnership that will see the Major League Soccer club's new $750 million privately-funded stadium named McDonald's Park, opening in 2028.
The new Chicago Fire soccer stadium will be called McDonald's Park and is expected to open in 2028.
Let me cut to the chase. McDonald's (NYSE:MCD | MCD Price Prediction) just posted a clean Q1 2026 beat, but the stock is trading near its 52-week low and roughly 1% below its 52-week high only because of how this past year played out.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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With budget-conscious consumers already struggling with higher food, housing, and other costs, a few companies catering to them are at serious risk.
McDonald's NYSE: MCD reported first-quarter 2026 global comparable sales growth of 3.8% and said it gained market share in nearly all of its top 10 markets, as executives emphasized value, marketing and menu innovation as the company's main growth drivers in a challenging consumer environment.
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD | MCD Price Prediction) just absorbed its second analyst price target cut in as many trading sessions.
After decades of consistent dividend increases, McDonald's and Clorox could soon be eligible for a highly coveted designation among dividend-paying stocks.
McDonald's stock has been underperforming recently. I believe the market is overlooking some critical strengths of MCD's investment thesis. I detail why MCD is looking increasingly attractive after its Q1 results.
Probably. Capital One's issues are not an isolated problem.
McDonald's is standing out in what it calls a challenging macroeconomic environment, as consumers, especially lower-income households, are pulling back on discretionary spending.
McDonald's Corporation Q1 2026 results beat top and bottom-line estimates, driven by a resilient 3.8% increase in global comparable sales. A rare 17% pullback in shares has created an historically attractive entry point, offering a compelling margin of safety at ~21.8x forward earnings. The newly revamped under-$3 McValue menu actively targets pressured consumers, while MCD's heavily franchised model provides structural cash flow protection.
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“They're literally running out of money at the end of the month,” Kraft Heinz's new CEO Steve Cahillane told Bloomberg. “We're seeing negative cash flows in the lower-income brackets where they're dipping into savings.
CMG is rolling out high-efficiency kitchen gear to boost throughput, with early installs showing 200-400 bps comp lift and better satisfaction.
KeyBanc analyst Eric Gonzalez lowered his price target on McDonald's (NYSE:MCD | MCD Price Prediction) to $330 from $345 while maintaining an Overweight rating.
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