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McDonald's

(NYSE) MCD

Current Price$267.77
Market Cap$194.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+377,701%
5 Year+31%
1 Year-6%
1 Month-5%
McDonald's last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 273.462026-07-16
McDonald's stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.1%USD 276.492026-07-09
1 month-5.03%USD 287.932026-06-16
3 month-11.58%USD 309.262026-04-17
Year to date-9.42%USD 301.882025-12-31
1 year-6.29%USD 291.822025-07-16
3 year-0.41%USD 274.572023-07-17
5 year+30.67%USD 209.282021-07-16
Since inception+377,701.49%USD 0.071968-01-02

McDonald's Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$194.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$27.45B

Net Income (TTM)

$8.68B

EPS (TTM)

$12.13

P/E Ratio

22.54

Dividend

$7.35

Beta (Volatility)

0.38 (Low)

Price

$267.77

Volume

3,775,719.22

Open

$275.00

Previous Close

$267.71

Daily Range

$267.19 - $276.36

52-Week Range

$264.09 - $341.75

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 4, 2026

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About McDonald's

McDonald's serves fast food like burgers and fries worldwide. It offers quick meals for busy people. Its global presence makes it a household name.

Products and Services

Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers: Classic fast-food staples for quick meals.

Chicken Sandwiches and Nuggets: Popular options for diverse tastes.

Breakfast Items: Includes Egg McMuffin and McGriddles for morning convenience.

Beverages: McCafé coffee and soft drinks for refreshment.

Desserts: McFlurry and sundaes for sweet cravings.

Growth and Expansion

Opened over 2,100 new restaurants in 2024.

Focus on digital enhancements like loyalty programs and delivery services.

Strategic initiatives include "Accelerating the Arches" for growth.

What Makes McDonald's Special

McDonald's operates in over 100 countries, leveraging a franchised model for stability. Its global brand strength and menu innovation drive success. The company adapts locally while maintaining operational efficiency.

Five Things You Need to Know

2024 revenue was $25.9 billion, up 2% from 2023.

Systemwide sales reached $130.7 billion in 2024, a 1% increase.

U.S. segment revenue was $7.2 billion in 2024.

Operating income for 2024 was $11.7 billion, a 1% increase.

Bottom Line

McDonald's continues to evolve with digital and menu innovations. Its global reach and franchised model ensure adaptability and growth.

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Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Employees

150,000

CEO

Christopher J. Kempczinski, MBA

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60607, US

MCD Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

57.35%

Operating Margin

46.01%

Net Income Margin

31.62%

Return on Equity

-433.90%

Return on Capital

23.37%

Return on Assets

14.45%

Earnings Yield

4.44%

Dividend Yield

2.69%

Payout Ratio

59.61%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$194.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

710.51M

Volume

3.78M

Avg. Volume

4.43M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$15.74B

Operating Income

$12.63B

EBITDA

$14.92B

Operating Cash Flow

$10.54B

Capital Expenditure

-$3.50B

Free Cash Flow

$7.04B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.17B

Total Debt

$54.88B

McDonald's Performance Analysis

McDonald's annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 23,182,600,000-0.2%
20232023-12-31USD 25,493,700,00010.0%
20242024-12-31USD 25,920,000,0001.7%
20252025-12-31USD 26,885,000,0003.7%
McDonald's sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3014.9%
Q32025-09-303.4%
Q42025-12-31-1.0%
Q12026-03-31-7.0%
McDonald's annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 8.33-17.0%
20232023-12-31USD 11.5638.8%
20242024-12-31USD 11.39-1.5%
20252025-12-31USD 11.954.9%
McDonald's sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3020.8%
Q32025-09-301.3%
Q42025-12-31-4.7%
Q12026-03-31-8.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.52B

+9.4%

Gross Profit

$3.64B

+9.2%

Gross Margin

55.90%

N/A

Market Cap

$194.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.30M

N/A

Employees

150,000

N/A

Net Income

$1.98B

+6.2%

EBITDA

$3.51B

+8.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.17B

-5.5%

Total Debt

$54.88B

+4.0%

Accounts Receivable

$2.43B

+1.9%

Inventory

$61.00M

+19.6%

Long Term Debt

$54.17B

+4.1%

Short Term Debt

$707.00M

-4.8%

Return on Assets

14.45%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

22.60%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.73B

-7.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$2.41B

-0.7%

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Questions About MCD

What is the current price of McDonald's?

McDonald's is trading at $267.71 per share.

What is the 52-week range for McDonald's?

Over the past 52 weeks, McDonald's has traded between $264.09 and $341.75.

How much debt does McDonald's have?

As of the most recent reporting period, McDonald's reported total debt of $54.88B.

How much cash does McDonald's have on hand?

McDonald's reported $1.17B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is McDonald's’s dividend yield?

McDonald's currently has a dividend yield of 2.69%.

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