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$296.50 52 Week High US$296.50 52 Week Low US$258.20 Beta 0.73 1 Month Change 11.72% 3 Month Change 11.72% 1 Year Change 24.81% 3 Year Change 18.11% 5 Year Change 51.11% Change since IPO 204.10%
Recent News & Updates
Third quarter dividend of US$1.77 announced Nov 29
High number of new directors Nov 29
New major risk - Financial position Oct 30
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.13 (vs US$3.19 in 3Q 2023) Oct 30
Mcdonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Oct 30 Ron Simon and Associates Files the Second Lawsuit Against McDonald's in the E. Coli Outbreak Oct 25
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Third quarter dividend of US$1.77 announced Nov 29
High number of new directors Nov 29
New major risk - Financial position Oct 30
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.13 (vs US$3.19 in 3Q 2023) Oct 30
Mcdonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend 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 28
Chairman & CEO recently sold US$1.2m worth of stock Sep 19
New minor risk - Insider selling 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
PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) completed the acquisition of TASK Group Holdings Limited (ASX:TSK). Jul 10
High number of new directors Jun 01
First quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced May 26
McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 17, 2024 May 23
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
Upcoming dividend of US$1.67 per share Feb 22
Fourth quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced Feb 10
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 Nov 01
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$3.17 (vs US$2.70 in 3Q 2022) Oct 31
President of McDonald's USA recently sold US$161k worth of stock Oct 26
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 US$1.6m worth of stock Sep 22 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 29
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
President of McDonald's USA recently sold US$186k worth of stock Jul 23
McDonald's China Owners Carlyle, Trustar Reportedly Plan $4 Billion Exit Jul 14
Insider recently sold US$570k worth of stock Jun 02
McDonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 20, 2023 May 26
Insider recently sold US$251k worth of stock May 03
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$2.45 (vs US$1.49 in 1Q 2022) Apr 27
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 17
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
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) agreed to acquire McDonald's Locations and Franchises from Caspers Company Inc. Jul 13 McDonald's Corporation Announces Executive Changes
McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 20, 2022 May 27
Alexander Govor agreed to acquire 850 Russian restaurants of McDonald’s from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). May 21
Alexander Govor agreed to acquire 850 Russian restaurants of McDonald’s from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). May 20
Mcdonald's Corporation to Exit from Russia May 18 Shareholder Returns MCD CL Hospitality CL Market 7D 0% 0% -0.8% 1Y 24.8% 6.0% 8.5%
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Return vs Market: MCD exceeded the CL Market which returned 8.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility Is MCD's price volatile compared to industry and market? MCD volatility MCD Average Weekly Movement 3.3% Hospitality Industry Average Movement 5.9% Market Average Movement 2.1% 10% most volatile stocks in CL Market 4.4% 10% least volatile stocks in CL Market 0.6%
Stable Share Price: MCD's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the CL market.
Volatility Over Time: MCD's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of CL stocks.
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 US$207.98b Earnings (TTM ) US$8.25b Revenue (TTM ) US$25.94b
Earnings & Revenue Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM) MCD income statement (TTM ) Revenue US$25.94b Cost of Revenue US$11.25b Gross Profit US$14.69b Other Expenses US$6.44b Earnings US$8.25b
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Earnings per share (EPS) 11.51 Gross Margin 56.62% Net Profit Margin 31.79% Debt/Equity Ratio -765.4%
How did MCD perform over the long term?
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2.4% Current Dividend Yield
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status Data Last Updated (UTC time) Company Analysis 2024/12/20 04:43 End of Day Share Price 2024/12/19 00:00 Earnings 2024/09/30 Annual Earnings 2023/12/31
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Analyst Sources McDonald's Corporation is covered by 67 analysts. 31 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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