In this video, as part of the Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Fool consumer goods analyst Mark Reeth takes a question from a Fool reader, who writes: "Do you still consider McDonald's (MCD +1.38%) a core stock at this time? In light of third-quarter results posted [recently], plus the fact that McDonald's is losing market share particularly in the U.S., do you still consider this a core stock, or do you like Chipotle (CMG 0.32%) or Yum! Brands (YUM 0.27%) better?"
Ask a Fool: Is McDonald's a Core Stock at This Time?
By Mark Reeth – Oct 23, 2013 at 4:10PM
NYSE: MCD
McDonald's
Market Cap
$221B
Today's Change
(1.38%) $4.21
Current Price
$310.00
Price as of October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
In light of the success of several McDonald's competitors recently, should investors still believe in the stock?
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Mark Reeth wasn't born incredibly handsome, like so many are--he had to work hard to get to where he is today. Thankfully, through much blood, sweat, and hair products, Mark Reeth is now one incredibly good-looking Consumer Goods Editor. But Mark Reeth wasn't born a Consumer Goods Editor--he started as a writer for Fool.com, became a Blog Editor, and now loves reading all the latest Consumer Goods news. If you want to read all the latest Consumer Goods news, follow him on Twitter @ChristmasReeth.