McDonald's: Can the Magic Last?

By Chris Hill – Jan 24, 2013 at 12:21PM

NYSE: MCD

McDonald's

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Can McDonald's keep up with its reputation for generating returns for investors?

The following video is from Wednesday's Investor Beat, with host Chris Hill and analysts Joe Magyer and Austin Smith.

In this segment, McDonald's (MCD -0.42%) fourth-quarter earnings report shows that the chain's revenue is up 2%. The guys discuss how strong sales in the U.S., driven partially by the McRib sandwich, have compensated for sluggish European performance, and highlight why the company pushing its Big Mac for a new generation may be the wrong idea.

The relevant video segment can be found between 2:26 and 4:19.

Austin Smith owns shares of McDonald's. Chris Hill has no position in any stocks mentioned. Joe Magyer owns shares of McDonald's. The Motley Fool recommends McDonald's. The Motley Fool owns shares of McDonald's. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.