
NYSE:MCD
He holds it in more conservative portfolios. Looking back long-term, you can't get a chart that's much better. Yield is 2.1%, which he expects to remain stable and go higher over time. Expects 6.4% dividend growth, very strong. Great balance sheet and cashflow, well run. Low beta, 3/4 that of the S&P.
Very strong franchise.
Well known brand.
Share price has been flat for past year (fears of recession).
Discretionary item.
Quality name for long term investor with global assets.
Would recommend holding shares.