NYSE:MCD

McDonalds (MCD)

267.18
-2.58 (0.96%)
as of Jun 29, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 29, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 13 opinions in the last 12 months.

McDonald's (MCD) is facing several challenges, with inflation impacting profit margins and consumer spending under pressure, especially among its primary customer base. Despite these headwinds, experts recognize McDonald's strong brand and global presence, with stable operations indicated by steady cash flow and dividends. Valuation metrics such as a PE ratio around 20-21 times are considered reasonable, especially with potential EPS growth of 7-8%. However, the future performance may hinge on external factors like beef prices and the company's adoption of technology advancements. Analysts express a cautious view with some considering the stock a staple for long-term investment while others advocate for caution amid current market dynamics.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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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%.)
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.
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