How does MCD's PE Ratio compare to its peers?

MCD is good value based on its Price-To-Earnings Ratio (25.3x) compared to the peer average (37.5x).

How does MCD's PE Ratio compare vs other companies in the South American Hospitality Industry?

MCD is expensive based on its Price-To-Earnings Ratio (25.3x) compared to the South American Hospitality industry average (17.2x).

What is MCD's PE Ratio compared to its Fair PE Ratio? This is the expected PE Ratio taking into account the company's forecast earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.

Insufficient data to calculate MCD's Price-To-Earnings Fair Ratio for valuation analysis.

What is the Fair Price of MCD when looking at its future cash flows? For this estimate we use a Discounted Cash Flow model.

MCD ($265.39) is trading below our estimate of [[fair value]] ($268.92)

What is the analyst 12-month forecast and do we have any statistical confidence in the consensus price target?

Target price is less than 20% higher than the current share price.

McDonald's (SNSE:MCD) - Stock Price, News & Analysis

MCD Stock Overview

Operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. More details

MCD fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation	2/6
Future Growth	1/6
Past Performance	2/6
Financial Health	2/6
Dividends	4/6

Rewards

Trading at 1.3% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 6.57% per year

Risk Analysis

Significant insider selling over the past 3 months

Has a high level of debt

McDonald's Corporation Competitors

Starbucks

NasdaqGS:SBUX

US$111.5b

Meituan

SEHK:3690

HK$1.0t

Chipotle Mexican Grill

NYSE:CMG

US$80.1b

Yum! Brands

NYSE:YUM

US$36.9b

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for McDonald's
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price	US$265.39
52 Week High	US$292.82
52 Week Low	US$258.20
Beta	0.74
11 Month Change	0%
3 Month Change	0%
1 Year Change	11.71%
33 Year Change	5.72%
5 Year Change	27.90%
Change since IPO	172.19%

Recent updates

Shareholder Returns

	MCD	CL Hospitality	CL Market
7D	0%	0%	0.3%
1Y	11.7%	5.8%	10.5%

Return vs Industry: MCD exceeded the CL Hospitality industry which returned 5.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MCD exceeded the CL Market which returned 10.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MCD's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MCD volatility
MCD Average Weekly Movement	0%
Hospitality Industry Average Movement	6.1%
Market Average Movement	2.1%
10% most volatile stocks in CL Market	3.9%
10% least volatile stocks in CL Market	0.5%

Stable Share Price: Data is not available.

Volatility Over Time: Insufficient data to determine MCD's volatility change over the past year.

About the Company

Founded	Employees	CEO	Website
1940	100,000	Chris Kempczinski	www.mcdonalds.com

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.

McDonald's Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do McDonald's's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MCD fundamental statistics
Market cap	US$208.61b
Earnings (TTM)	US$8.25b
Revenue (TTM)	US$25.94b

25.3x

P/E Ratio

8.0x

P/S Ratio

Is MCD overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

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

Next Earnings Date

n/a

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?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

2.4%

Current Dividend Yield

58%

Payout Ratio

Does MCD pay a reliable dividends?

See MCD dividend history and benchmarks

When do you need to buy MCD by to receive an upcoming dividend?
McDonald's dividend dates
Ex Dividend Date	Dec 02 2024
Dividend Pay Date	Dec 16 2024
Days until Ex dividend	12 days
Days until Dividend pay date	26 days

Does MCD pay a reliable dividends?

See MCD dividend history and benchmarks

MCD Stock Overview

Rewards

Risk Analysis

McDonald's Corporation Competitors

NasdaqGS:SBUX

US$111.5b

SEHK:3690

HK$1.0t

NYSE:CMG

US$80.1b

NYSE:YUM

US$36.9b

Price History & Performance

Recent News & Updates

New major risk - Financial position

Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.13 (vs US$3.19 in 3Q 2023)

Mcdonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Ron Simon and Associates Files the Second Lawsuit Against McDonald's in the E. Coli Outbreak

Dividend of US$1.77 announced

Chairman & CEO recently sold US$1.2m worth of stock

Recent updates

New major risk - Financial position

Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.13 (vs US$3.19 in 3Q 2023)

Mcdonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Ron Simon and Associates Files the Second Lawsuit Against McDonald's in the E. Coli Outbreak

Dividend of US$1.77 announced

Chairman & CEO recently sold US$1.2m worth of stock

New minor risk - Insider selling

New major risk - Financial position

Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.80 (vs US$3.17 in 2Q 2023)

First quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced

McDonald's Corporation Announces Executive Changes, Effective October 1, 2024

McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 17, 2024

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) completed the acquisition of TASK Group Holdings Limited (ASX:TSK).

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) completed the acquisition of TASK Group Holdings Limited (ASX:TSK).

High number of new directors

First quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced

McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 17, 2024

First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.66 (vs US$2.47 in 1Q 2023)

McDonald's Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2024

McDonald's Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2024

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) signed an agreement to acquire Alonyal Ltd. from Omri Padan.

McDonald's Corporation Announces Board Changes

McDonald's Corporation Announces Retirement of Catherine A. Hoovel as Senior Vice President – Corporate Controller, Principal Accounting Officer, Effective October 1, 2024

Upcoming dividend of US$1.67 per share

Fourth quarter dividend of US$1.67 announced

McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2024

Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$11.57 (vs US$8.39 in FY 2022)

Upcoming dividend of US$1.67 per share at 2.4% yield

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) agreed to acquire additional 28% stake in McDonald's China Management Limited from The Carlyle Group Inc. (NasdaqGS:CG).

New major risk - Financial position

Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$3.17 (vs US$2.70 in 3Q 2022)

President of McDonald's USA recently sold US$161k worth of stock

McDonald's Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.67 Per Share of Common Stock Payable on December 15, 2023

McDonald's Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 30, 2023

President recently sold US$1.6m worth of stock

McDonald's Corporation Announces Retirement of Richard "Rick" Lenny from Board of Directors, Effective October 31, 2023

Upcoming dividend of US$1.52 per share at 2.2% yield

McDonald's Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2023

New major risk - Financial position

Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$3.15 (vs US$1.61 in 2Q 2022)

McDonald's Corporation's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 18, 2023

President of McDonald's USA recently sold US$186k worth of stock

McDonald's China Owners Carlyle, Trustar Reportedly Plan $4 Billion Exit

Insider recently sold US$570k worth of stock

McDonald's Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 20, 2023

Insider recently sold US$251k worth of stock

First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$2.45 (vs US$1.49 in 1Q 2022)

Upcoming dividend of US$1.52 per share at 2.3% yield

Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A006040) made a bid to acquire ShinMac Company Ltd. from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD).

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$8.33 (vs US$10.11 in FY 2021)

Rulog LLC acquired McDonald's franchise in Abkhazia, Georgia from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD).

McDonald's Corporation Announces Executive Changes

Upcoming dividend of US$1.52 per share

Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$2.68 (vs US$2.88 in 3Q 2021)

McDonald's Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2022

McDonald's Corporation Appoints Kareem Daniel as an Independent Director

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Wins Significant Legal Victory in Racial Discrimination-Based Lawsuit Against McDonald's Corporation in U.S. Federal Court

McDonald' Appoints Jon Banner as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Impact Officer, Effective on September 6, 2022

Upcoming dividend of US$1.38 per share