MCD Stock Overview Operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. More details
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Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for McDonald's Historical stock prices Current Share Price US$291.95 52 Week High US$300.00 52 Week Low US$225.80 Beta 0.74 1 Month Change 7.35% 3 Month Change 4.96% 1 Year Change 6.05% 3 Year Change 32.64% 5 Year Change 67.81% Change since IPO 120.88%
Recent News & Updates
Chairman & CEO recently sold €3.1m worth of stock Feb 14
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$11.39 (vs US$11.64 in FY 2023) Feb 11
Third quarter dividend of US$1.77 announced Feb 10
Mcdonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 17, 2025 Feb 07
John J. Mulligan to Retire from the Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation Jan 18
Executive VP recently sold €1.9m worth of stock Jan 02 See more updates
Chairman & CEO recently sold €3.1m worth of stock Feb 14
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$11.39 (vs US$11.64 in FY 2023) Feb 11
Third quarter dividend of US$1.77 announced Feb 10
Mcdonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 17, 2025 Feb 07
John J. Mulligan to Retire from the Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation Jan 18
Executive VP recently sold €1.9m worth of stock Jan 02
Upcoming dividend of US$1.77 per share Nov 25
New major risk - Financial position Oct 30
Mcdonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Oct 30
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.13 (vs US$3.19 in 3Q 2023) Oct 30 Ron Simon and Associates Files the Second Lawsuit Against McDonald's in the E. Coli Outbreak Oct 25
Dividend of US$1.77 announced Sep 29
Chairman & CEO recently sold €4.9m worth of stock Sep 26
Chairman & CEO recently sold €1.1m worth of stock Sep 19
New major risk - Financial position Jul 30
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.80 (vs US$3.17 in 2Q 2023) Jul 30
First quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced Jul 29 McDonald's Corporation Announces Executive Changes, Effective October 1, 2024 Jul 27
McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 17, 2024 Jul 26
PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) completed the acquisition of TASK Group Holdings Limited (ASX:TSK). Jul 20
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Jul 15 PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) completed the acquisition of TASK Group Holdings Limited (ASX:TSK). Jul 10
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Jul 02
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Jul 01
High number of new directors Jun 01
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop May 30
First quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced May 26
McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 17, 2024 May 23
New major risk - Financial position May 01
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.66 (vs US$2.47 in 1Q 2023) May 01 McDonald's Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2024 Apr 10
McDonald's Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2024 Apr 09 McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) signed an agreement to acquire Alonyal Ltd. from Omri Padan. Apr 05
McDonald's Corporation Announces Board Changes Mar 20
McDonald's Corporation Announces Retirement of Catherine A. Hoovel as Senior Vice President – Corporate Controller, Principal Accounting Officer, Effective October 1, 2024 Mar 15
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$11.64 (vs US$8.39 in FY 2022) Feb 25
Upcoming dividend of US$1.67 per share Feb 22
Fourth quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced Feb 11
McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2024 Feb 08
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$11.57 (vs US$8.39 in FY 2022) Feb 06
Upcoming dividend of US$1.67 per share at 2.4% yield Nov 23 McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) agreed to acquire additional 28% stake in McDonald's China Management Limited from The Carlyle Group Inc. (NasdaqGS:CG). Nov 22
New major risk - Financial position Oct 31
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$3.17 (vs US$2.70 in 3Q 2022) Oct 30
McDonald's Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.67 Per Share of Common Stock Payable on December 15, 2023 Oct 06 McDonald's Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 30, 2023 Sep 27
President recently sold €1.5m worth of stock Sep 21 McDonald's Corporation Announces Retirement of Richard "Rick" Lenny from Board of Directors, Effective October 31, 2023 Aug 25
Upcoming dividend of US$1.52 per share at 2.2% yield Aug 24
McDonald's Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2023 Jul 29
New major risk - Financial position Jul 28
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$3.15 (vs US$1.61 in 2Q 2022) Jul 28
McDonald's Corporation's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 18, 2023 Jul 26
McDonald's China Owners Carlyle, Trustar Reportedly Plan $4 Billion Exit Jul 14
Insider recently sold €532k worth of stock Jun 02
McDonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 20, 2023 May 26
Insider recently sold €229k worth of stock May 03
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$2.45 (vs US$1.49 in 1Q 2022) Apr 26
Upcoming dividend of US$1.52 per share at 2.3% yield Feb 21
Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A006040) made a bid to acquire ShinMac Company Ltd. from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Feb 07
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$8.33 (vs US$10.11 in FY 2021) Feb 01
Rulog LLC acquired McDonald's franchise in Abkhazia, Georgia from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Dec 16 McDonald's Corporation Announces Executive Changes
Upcoming dividend of US$1.52 per share Nov 23
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$2.68 (vs US$2.88 in 3Q 2021) Oct 27
McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2022 Oct 14
McDonald's Corporation Appoints Kareem Daniel as an Independent Director Oct 04
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Wins Significant Legal Victory in Racial Discrimination-Based Lawsuit Against McDonald's Corporation in U.S. Federal Court Sep 21 McDonald' Appoints Jon Banner as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Impact Officer, Effective on September 6, 2022 Aug 25
Upcoming dividend of US$1.38 per share Aug 24
McDonald's Corporation Announces Key Changes to Board of Directors Aug 23
Insufficient new directors Aug 16
McDonald Appoints Brian Rice as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer, August 31, 2022 Aug 02 McDonald's Corporation Promotes Ian Borden as Chief Financial Officer, Effective September 1, 2022
McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 16, 2022 Jul 29
Mcdonald's Appoints Jill Mcdonald as Executive Vice President and President, International Operated Markets Jul 14 Shareholder Returns MCD AT Hospitality AT Market 7D -1.0% -1.1% -0.02% 1Y 6.0% 4.7% 12.4%
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Return vs Market: MCD underperformed the Austrian Market which returned 12.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility Is MCD's price volatile compared to industry and market? MCD volatility MCD Average Weekly Movement 2.5% Hospitality Industry Average Movement 4.2% Market Average Movement 3.9% 10% most volatile stocks in AT Market 5.9% 10% least volatile stocks in AT Market 1.9%
Stable Share Price: MCD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Austrian market.
Volatility Over Time: MCD's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, sundaes, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates under various structures comprising conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate.
Show more McDonald's Corporation Fundamentals Summary How do McDonald's's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap? MCD fundamental statistics Market cap €207.81b Earnings (TTM ) €7.87b Revenue (TTM ) €24.80b
Earnings & Revenue Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM) MCD income statement (TTM ) Revenue US$25.92b Cost of Revenue US$11.21b Gross Profit US$14.71b Other Expenses US$6.49b Earnings US$8.22b
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2024
Earnings per share (EPS) 11.47 Gross Margin 56.76% Net Profit Margin 31.72% Debt/Equity Ratio -1,012.0%
How did MCD perform over the long term?
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2.3% Current Dividend Yield When do you need to buy MCD by to receive an upcoming dividend? McDonald's dividend dates Ex Dividend Date Mar 03 2025 Dividend Pay Date Mar 17 2025 Days until Ex dividend 9 days Days until Dividend pay date 23 days
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status Data Last Updated (UTC time) Company Analysis 2025/02/21 22:00 End of Day Share Price 2025/02/21 00:00 Earnings 2024/12/31 Annual Earnings 2024/12/31
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Analyst Sources McDonald's Corporation is covered by 68 analysts. 32 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
Analyst Institution Jim Marrone Accountability Research Corporation John Staszak Argus Research Company David Tarantino Baird
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