Starbucks (SBUX 0.81%) and McDonald's (MCD 0.49%) are two of the most recognizable brands in the world.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 6, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 8, 2024.
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Better Stock to Buy: Starbucks vs. McDonald's
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Dec 10, 2024 at 11:15AM
NYSE: MCD
McDonald's
Market Cap
$215B
Today's Change
(0.49%) $1.47
Current Price
$300.37
Price as of July 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m. ET
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Stocks Mentioned
McDonald's
MCD
$300.37
(0.49%)
$1.47
Starbucks
SBUX
$93.26
(0.81%)
$0.75
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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