Opinions John O'Connell, CFA
McDonaldsMCDPAST TOP PICKNov 30, 2015
John O'Connell, CFAStock price when the opinion was issued
As of Aug 03, 2026. Market Open.
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His team initiated a position last year and added to it in this last drawdown. Very little wrong with the business itself. It's struggling because US customers are struggling. Continues to open stores and grow same-store sales. Close to 20x PE, steady Eddie.
Martin Cobb, ASIPIs near August 2024 lows. Is still operating very well, but inflation is eating into profits. Don't need to rush into this.
Kevin SimpsonThe headwinds are pretty severe, The consumer is strapped along with a K shaped economy where 80% are at the lower end and are struggling. They make up the bulk of McDonalds users. There is also a strong move towards better eating habits, health consciousness and weight loss medications.
Half its business is NA, half international. Not a huge amount of growth, perhaps 5-6%. EPS growth of 7-8%. Opens a few new stores a year. More of a landlord, with over 90% franchised. Very high ROIC.
Only 20x PE today, down from historically high 20s. In his world, it's a staple not discretionary :) Yield is 2.65%.
Martin Cobb, ASIP
She owns MCD instead, because MCD owns the real estate of their branches, so they collect rent. Because they are global, MCD enjoys economies of scale. It's defensive.
Christine Poole
(A Top Pick Jan 28/14. Up 33.01%.) He still owns and still likes it, but is a little apprehensive about the build-up in debt and returning it to shareholders. It’s one of the stocks that is on his radar screen. They are doing a lot of buybacks and increasing their dividends, but have been downgraded. Returning a lot of money to shareholders, which he agrees with as long as it is excess capital.