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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$270.84
+0.6%		$272.35
$260.96
▼
$341.75
$191.74B0.414.55 million shs3.78 million shs
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
$23.94
+2.7%		$31.17
$22.77
▼
$55.74
$788.15M1.131.85 million shs947,904 shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
0.00%-0.65%+3.10%-4.12%-13.51%
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
0.00%-1.32%-21.12%-28.32%-46.86%
CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$270.84
+0.6%		$272.35
$260.96
▼
$341.75
$191.74B0.414.55 million shs3.78 million shs
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
$23.94
+2.7%		$31.17
$22.77
▼
$55.74
$788.15M1.131.85 million shs947,904 shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
0.00%-0.65%+3.10%-4.12%-13.51%
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
0.00%-1.32%-21.12%-28.32%-46.86%
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
2.63
Moderate Buy$325.8820.32% Upside
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
1.67
Reduce$32.0033.67% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest MCD and PZZA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
8/21/2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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UpgradeSell (D) ➝ Sell (D+)
8/7/2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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DowngradeSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D)
8/7/2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
Benchmark Co. logo
Benchmark
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/7/2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Lower Price TargetNeutral$33.00 ➝ $28.00
8/7/2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetNeutral$30.00 ➝ $26.00
8/7/2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
Stephens logo
Stephens
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $24.00
8/5/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
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Lower Price TargetNeutral$320.00 ➝ $290.00
8/5/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Sanford C. Bernstein logo
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$295.00
8/5/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Set Price Target$305.00
8/5/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetBuy$335.00 ➝ $345.00
8/5/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Boost Price TargetBuy$335.00 ➝ $345.00
(Data available from 8/23/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)
CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$26.89B7.13$15.35 per share17.64($1.45) per share-186.79
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
$1.97B0.40$4.25 per share5.63($13.43) per share-1.78
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$8.56B$12.3122.0019.483.0431.72%-572.06%14.92%11/4/2026 (Estimated)
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
$30.53M$0.7930.3018.852.491.34%-10.98%5.68%11/5/2026 (Estimated)

Latest MCD and PZZA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
8/6/2026Q2 2026
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
$0.4464$0.46+$0.0136$0.24$481.25 million$482.40 million
8/4/2026Q2 2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$3.32$3.38+$0.06$3.32$7.13 billion$7.10 billion
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$7.442.75%+7.30%60.44%49 Years
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
$1.847.69%+15.38%232.91%4 Years

Latest MCD and PZZA Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/23/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
quarterly$1.862.83%9/1/20269/1/20269/16/2026
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
N/A
1.08
1.07
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
N/A
0.83
0.71

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
70.29%
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
0.26%
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
1.80%
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
150,000707.64 million705.80 millionOptionable
Papa John's International, Inc. stock logo
PZZA
Papa John's International
9,40032.92 million32.33 millionOptionable

Recent News About These Companies

Traders Purchase Large Volume of Papa John's International Put Options (NASDAQ:PZZA)
August 23 at 1:50 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=30977433
Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for PZZA Earnings
August 23 at 1:13 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=30977160
Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) Market Focus Shifts With Strategy
August 22 at 5:07 AM  |  kalkinemedia.comK
228,250 Shares in Papa John's International, Inc. $PZZA Bought by Heartland Advisors Inc.
August 22 at 4:16 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-228250-shares-in-papa-johns-international-inc-pzza-bought-by-heartland-advisors-inc-2026-08-22/
What is Zacks Research's Estimate for PZZA FY2026 Earnings?
August 22 at 2:31 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=30975701
Papa John's International Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NASDAQ:PZZA)
August 21 at 10:59 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/papa-johns-international-sees-unusually-high-options-volume-nasdaqpzza-2026-08-21/
Zacks Research Brokers Lower Earnings Estimates for PZZA
August 21 at 7:41 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/zacks-research-brokers-lower-earnings-estimates-for-pzza-2026-08-21/
Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Forecast for PZZA Earnings
August 20 at 6:56 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/zacks-research-issues-pessimistic-forecast-for-pzza-earnings-2026-08-20/
Papa John's (NASDAQ:PZZA) Falls As Revenue Pressure Deepens
August 19, 2026  |  kalkinemedia.comK
Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Hits New 52-Week Low - Here's Why
August 17, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/papa-johns-international-nasdaqpzza-hits-new-52-week-low-heres-why-2026-08-17/
Papa John's International (PZZA) Securities Investigation Notice - Levi & Korsinsky
August 17, 2026  |  prnewswire.comhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/papa-johns-international-pzza-securities-investigation-notice---levi--korsinsky-302852664.html
Papa Johns Canada Introduces Pan Pizza
August 17, 2026  |  globenewswire.comhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/17/3345993/0/en/papa-johns-canada-introduces-pan-pizza.html
Alberta Investment Management Corp Acquires Shares of 275,702 Papa John's International, Inc. $PZZA
August 17, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-alberta-investment-management-corp-acquires-shares-of-275702-papa-johns-international-inc-pzza-2026-08-17/
Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Pending Investigation Into Securities Claims Involving Papa John's International (PZZA)
August 13, 2026  |  globenewswire.comhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/13/3344648/3080/en/levi-korsinsky-notifies-investors-of-pending-investigation-into-securities-claims-involving-papa-john-s-international-pzza.html
Bank of America Corp DE Lowers Stock Position in Papa John’s International, Inc. $PZZA
August 13, 2026  |  defenseworld.netD
Bank of America Corp DE Lowers Stock Position in Papa John's International, Inc. $PZZA
August 13, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-bank-of-america-corp-de-lowers-stock-position-in-papa-johns-international-inc-pzza-2026-08-13/
PZZA Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into Papa John's International (PZZA)
August 12, 2026  |  tmcnet.comhttps://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2026/08/12/10429519.htm
Pizza giant Papa Johns reappoints legal chief amid leadership reshuffle
August 12, 2026  |  globallegalpost.comG
Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) Faces Fresh Market Pressure
August 12, 2026  |  kalkinemedia.comK
Papa John's International ALERT: Securities Fraud Investigation by Block & Leviton Could Allow Investors to Recover Losses
August 11, 2026  |  newsfilecorp.comN
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Receives Average Recommendation of "Reduce" from Brokerages
August 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/papa-johns-international-inc-nasdaqpzza-receives-average-recommendation-of-reduce-from-brokerages-2026-08-11/

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McDonald's NYSE:MCD

$270.84 +1.71 (+0.64%)
As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

McDonald's Corp. engages in the operation and franchising of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses its operations on the United States. The International Operated Markets segment consists of operations and the franchising of restaurants in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the U.K. The International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate segment consists of developmental licensee and affiliate markets in the McDonald’s system. The firm's products include Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, several chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, McDonald's Fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages, and other beverages. The company was founded by Raymond Albert Kroc on April 15, 1955, and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

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Papa John's International NASDAQ:PZZA

$23.94 +0.62 (+2.66%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Papa John's International, Inc. engages in the operation and franchise of pizza delivery and carryout restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Company-owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, International Operations, and All Others. The Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants segment consists of retail sales of pizza and side items, breadsticks, cheese sticks, chicken poppers and wings, dessert items, and canned and bottled beverages. The North America Franchising segment involves the offering of sales and support activities, development rights, and collection of royalties from franchisees located in the United States and Canada. The North America Commissaries segment includes the eleven full-service regional dough production and distribution and quality control centers. The International Operations segment represents all restaurant operations outside of the United States and Canada. The All Others segment focuses on franchise contributions to marketing funds and sale, company-owned and franchised restaurants, information systems and related services used in restaurant operations, point-of-sale system, online and other technology-based ordering platforms, printing, and promotional items. The company was founded by John H. Schnatter in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

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