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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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COMMENT
Consumer discretionary, which was the #1 performing sector last year. He would prefer other names in this sector.
TOP PICK
US$ has recently weakened the stock so a fantastic time to buy. Still room to grow. Emerging market exposure is very strong. Has had a successive dividend growth for more than 10 years. About 2.8% yield.
BUY
Restaurant space has been a good sector, especially quick service and those with exposure in developing countries. This qualifies on all points. Done well in execution, squeezing out growth and earnings and been able to bump their dividend. Only concern is food inflation, which could squeeze margins. Sold his holdings. You could also look at Yum Brands (YUM-N).
DON'T BUY
More of a defensive Hold. Managed their business very well. Potential to grow at 10%-12% but are trading at a fairly high multiple of 16X 17X earnings, so a little expensive..
BUY ON WEAKNESS
They have done an incredible job of growing same store sales and are growing internationally. He would look for a pullback to buy it. Consistently done well.
BUY
Fits into leadership theme in fast food service and yield. This is also a Stock that can grow its dividends. Have a great opportunity in the Asian markets.
BUY
Best in breed in fast food restaurants. Good dividend, solid growth. Continue to reinvent themselves. Also growing internationally.
BUY
Trades at about 15X earnings. Quarterly numbers were incredible. Same-store sales globally were up 5.2% and in US were up 4.2%. Coming out with some very innovative products in the next little while. Increased margins by about 200 basis points. Try to buy it cheaper if you can.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 1/08. Up 17.91%.) Still has a little bit of this.
BUY
Leader in their space and able to take advantage of their competitors. Great core position. Good exposure to emerging markets. Foreign currency profits gain through a weaker US$. 3.7% yield.
DON'T BUY
Has been a big laggard because it held up thought he worst recession in 50 years. An impressive turn around story. If you get stronger growth, it will remain a laggard.
BUY
Positioned themselves exceptionally well. Benefits from falling US$, great brand name. Reinvented themselves. Valuation is a little higher than it was in the past. If you are going to own the US, own what they sell to the rest of the world.
HOLD
One of the great global franchises. Peopole tend to go for the value franchises rather
TOP PICK
3.25% dividend. In a space that he thinks that in an overall theme is going to do well. People don't have the money that they had in the past so this might be an alternative in eating. Have some very aggressive plans in China with a goal of having more restaurants than what is currently in North America. They are also moving into coffee.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/08. Up 3.5%.)
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