NYSE:MCD

McDonalds (MCD)

272.72
-0.57 (0.21%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.

McDonald's (MCD-N) is viewed as a consistent player in the fast-food industry, with a unique business model that relies heavily on franchising, allowing it to act more as a landlord. Despite a stable earnings growth rate of 7-8% and a yield of 2.65%, experts indicate that the stock's recent performance has been lackluster, with concerns about its growth potential and market trends. While some analysts express cautious optimism regarding the company's ability to adapt, particularly in the use of technology such as AI and robots, others note a potential decline in consumer spending due to inflation. The company is considered defensive due to its international presence and economies of scale, although the stock may currently be seen as slightly overvalued given its P/E ratio positioning.

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Consensus
Hold
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Fair Value
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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%.)
TOP PICK
A very defensive way to play the market right now. People that eat there are continuing to do so and people that are eating at nicer restaurants are trading down. 3.5% yield is safe and growing. A 15X earnings makes sense.
TOP PICK
Defensive play. Have had rising margins. Growing at twice the growth rate of their industry. Having success in Asia and Europe. Meets a lot of his tests.
TOP PICK
Extremely defensive. 2.5% dividend, which is growing. Just reported good earnings.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Nice global brand. Tries to stay a little healthier, but they are packed when you drive by. Pays a good dividend. He believes in this company. Longer term play.
BUY
Doing a great job. Just reported same-store sales increases of about 8%. Managed well.
TOP PICK
2.37% yield. Has done very well in growing its offerings, expanding its menu and growing its unit sales. Same-store sales are up substantially. Also benefiting from foreign currency, which is a bit of a red flag.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Has been moving away from multinationals but this is one that he actually likes. Would like an entry between $55 and $58. Somewhat of a secondary play on China where they are expanding rapidly. Nice, solid play for a long-term portfolio.
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