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NYSE:MCD

McDonalds (MCD)

265.00
+4.94 (1.90%)
as of Aug 28, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 28, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.

McDonald's (MCD) is facing challenges as the restaurant and consumer staples sectors are under pressure from various economic factors, including inflation and the so-called 'Ozempic effect' impacting low-end consumers. Recent data indicates a slight decline in traffic and flat sales despite efforts to focus on their app and international markets. Moreover, the cost of beef has surged, contributing to squeezed profit margins, although MCD continues to operate well with a solid reputation. While the company is close to the lows of August 2024, analysts suggest it remains a good business with potential growth, especially in the second half of 2026. However, uncertainty around consumer spending and inflation poses significant headwinds moving forward.

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Consensus
Mixed
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Valuation
Fair Value
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
(Market Call Minute) Buy at $87
HOLD
You are a little late to look at this one. Has been a phenomenal stock. Probably has some more upside but you might do better in something cyclical. You might want to own something that benefits from a growing economy, which he feels the US is.
DON'T BUY
Hit all time high recently. You can’t complain about the company or the stock. One of the worries is that it trades at a hefty multiple at the top end of their range. They will be a little bit challenged internationally by a strong US dollar. Believes they are fully priced.
DON'T BUY
Close to its all-time high. Usually around the $100 area, they split. His model price is $73.26. That is a 25% overvaluation. There are other companies in this area that you could still buy. Could get to $112 if the momentum is on its side.
TOP PICK
One of the core leadership themes in the market are companies with predictable cash flows, visibility going forward and getting a yield. This company has returned about $75 billion to their shareholders over the last 3 years. 3% yield. Very strong global growth. Two thirds of the revenue comes from rental revenue on stores they own globally.
BUY
Trading at 18X earnings. Excellent management, growing internationally and domestically. But watch it, as it may get price exhaustion (prices exceeds actual value because of momentum).
DON'T BUY
Has done exceptionally well. New CEO has really made a difference not just going for growth but by expanding margins. Stock price has already reflected most of the good news. Difficult to see them having as good another 5 years as they have had.
HOLD
An interesting holding. Don’t sell at this stage. In a low growth environment, this is defensive. Spectacular growth over the last couple of years. Well run operations.
TOP PICK
One of a handful of consumer goods companies that has pricing power and global growth. Growing very nicely in Asia and growing the best right now in Europe and are winning market share in the US. Margins are expanding. They own all the properties that their stores are on, which they rent to their franchisees. Huge free cash flow and they keep buying back stock.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Has had a great move in the last couple of years. Valuation is a little bit extended at this point but it has a great global franchise and the growth continues. Have done a really good job of moving the menus to tastes and diets. Decent yield.
BUY
The real growth will come from Latin America or Asia where it is a cheap affordable snack. Looks to be an attractive stock.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 30/10. Up 9.57%.) Has had dramatic growth. Dividend yield of about 3% and its free cash flow yield is about 5%. Sales of gone up in spite of volatility in the market. Growing at low double-digit growth in China. 47% revenue is in the US, 38% is Europe and the rest of the world is 15%. China is just starting for them.
BUY
Has done extremely well because of its global footprint. Expanding their store base. Doing very well because of the US$. The one negative is the input cost of plastic and food. Good company and fairly priced. Not a lot of room for multiple expansion. Good dividend.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Dec 30/10, Down 3.59%) Sideways is the new UP in volatility. When we can get 5-7% yield while you wait, there is no better stock.
DON'T BUY
Doesn’t see much appreciation short term. Has had a great bounce back from its lows. Earnings have grown but the multiple has grown at the same time. Good global presence and improved menus but he sees single digit returns over the next year.
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