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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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QSR,Restaurant
BUY
Have gone through realignment in their business. Change the menu and are getting great same-store sales. Very predictable revenues and cash flow.
COMMENT
Has done a great job in the last 1 1/2 years of getting its sales turned around. From here, it will be more on how they do in Europe. Valuation is getting a little bit full.
BUY
Has hit a 52-week high. Has been hitting higher highs and higher lows since 2002. Very nice movement. Looks like it is on another upward trend.
HOLD
Cyclicals have rolled over and everybody is looking for big names, so the stock has moved up. Earnings were better than expected. Getting to the more expensive end up its range.
BUY
Has been recommending it for a while and still sees value in it.
TOP PICK
A turn around story. Has had a nice pullback. There's a 27% differential between his model price and where it's trading at.
BUY
Have been impressed with what they've done in the last 6 months with revamped menus and really seem to have done a pretty good job.
TOP PICK
Branching out into different things and expanding their menu. Mispriced. Pays a good dividend.
STRONG BUY
Has ben going sideways, but it's cheap and when the market recognizes its discount, it should move. Producing good earnings.
BUY
Still has room to grow. Increased dividends sends a very strong message that they have the businesson their hand and things look optomistic.
DON'T BUY
They are trying to change what they are doing. A tough row to hoe. Would prefer Wendy's in that sector.
TOP PICK
Has the potential for 20% earnings growth. 50% of its earnings are overseas, so benefiting from the weaker US dollar.
BUY
Have done a wonderful job on rebuilding the company. They are seeing increasing revenue per square foot. Stock should do well.
TOP PICK
They rank it as number two in the Dow. In the midst of a turnover.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick Jan 30/04. Up 4.5%.) Reported big earnings, but the market didn't like the sales numbers. Still likes.
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