Once considered a safe bet in the quick-service restaurant sector, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is facing a cloudy future. The company’s 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates have been revised downward, dropping from $12.53 to $12.47 over the past 60 days. This downward trend reflects weakening analyst confidence in the stock’s near-term prospects.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe 60-day earnings estimate growth trend for MCD remains lower for 2025 compared with other industry players, including ...

McDonald's (MCD -0.72%) is one of the biggest success stories in the foodservice industry in history, with nearly 42,000 locations operating around the world. It has also been a publicly traded company for quite some time, having gone public in April 1965 at $22.50 per share.With the stock currently trading for about $292, this has been a solid investment for long-term shareholders. But it's far better than the share price indicates. Over the years, McDonald's has split its stock a total of 12 times, which ...

McDonald's TodayMCDMcDonald's$283.20 +0.89 (+0.32%) 52-Week Range$243.53▼$317.90Dividend Yield2.50%P/E Ratio24.86Price Target$321.39Add to WatchlistShares of McDonald's Corp NYSE: MCD shares have had a bit of a mixed ride recently, capping off the final quarter of 2024 with all-time highs in October that were followed by a sharp drop into the new year. Currently trading 11% off those highs, the Chicago-based fast-food giant, boasting a market cap north of $200 billion, is still offering a lot for investors ...

In the latest market close, McDonald's (MCD) reached $283.63, with a +0.47% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.86%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.38%.Shares of the world's biggest hamburger chain witnessed a loss of 4.82% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its loss of 4.64% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.2%.The investment community will be closely monit ...

McDonald's (MCD -1.60%) is coming off a tough year in 2024. But that's really only part of the story for a stock that simply hasn't been a good buy for a while now. Last year was just the latest one in which the popular fast food stock underperformed the market. Now, in five of the past six years, McDonald's has generated worse returns than the S&P 500.Is the stock likely to underperform again in 2025, or are there reasons for investors to be more bullish on the business in the new year? Is it time for inve ...

Company Strategy - McDonald's is closing three larger format CosMc's locations and opening two smaller prototype stores in Texas to better test the concept [1][2] - The company is using CosMc's as an entry point into the growing "afternoon beverage pick-me-up occasion" market [3] - McDonald's has rolled out a loyalty program specific to CosMc's to learn more about its customers [5] Product Performance - Savory hash browns are the top-selling food item at CosMc's, followed by McPops [3] - Best-selling drinks include the Island Pick Me Up Punch, Churro Cold Brew Frappe, and Sour Energy Burst [3] - The menu features both McDonald's classics and new items like iced turmeric spiced lattes, tropical spiceade, and pretzel bites [3] Market Context - CosMc's is a small part of McDonald's overall U S footprint, with the company operating over 13,500 U S restaurants [5] - Competitors like Starbucks, Dutch Bros, and Kung Fu Tea have found success with younger consumers through customizable cold drinks [3] Branding - The CosMc's brand name is derived from CosMc, a McDonaldland mascot from the late 1980s and early 1990s [4]

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 10 2024: A view of the golden arch at an outlet of the fast-food chain ... [+] McDonald's in Shanghai, China Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo credit should read WANG GANG / Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images)Future Publishing via Getty ImagesMcDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), the world’s largest restaurant chain, consisting of more than 41,000 mostly franchised stores in over 100 countries, stock has been almost flat (Jan.8) since the beginning of last year, 2024, compared to a 2 ...

Based on my analysis, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD ) presents an attractive investment opportunity for investors. Although the consumer outlook for 2025 will remain depressed, recent data suggests that there might be a potential recovery for the food and beverageWith over 7 years of experience in the buy-side, my investment philosophy is rooted in both fundamental bottom-up analysis and quantitative modelling. My forte lies in identifying perception gaps to capitalize on over-pessimism and excessive exuberance. My ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about McDonald's (MCD) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.McDonald's currently has an average broke ...

Key TakeawaysMcDonald's new "McValue" program launches Tuesday, with an extension of the $5 meal deal that started last year and a new "buy one, add one for $1" promotion.The chain launched its value efforts last year after executives said customers tired of inflation had started to pull away from McDonald's.The launch of the new promotion will also come with partnerships with other brands to give customers benefits such as free YouTube TV or subscriptions to Match Group's Tinder. McDonald's (MCD) is launch ...