Starbucks (SBUX 0.68%) and McDonald's (MCD -1.06%) 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
$207B
Today's Change
(-1.06%) -$3.11
Current Price
$289.20
Price as of June 18, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
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Stocks Mentioned
McDonald's
MCD
$289.20
(-1.06%)
$-3.11
Starbucks
SBUX
$92.21
(0.68%)
$0.62
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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