About McDonald's (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald's Corporation (McDonald's) operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants. The Company's restaurants serve a locally relevant menu of food and drinks sold at various price points in over 100 countries. The Company's segments include U.S., International Lead Markets, High Growth Markets, and Foundational Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses on offering a platform for authentic ingredients that allows customers to customize their sandwiches. Its High Growth Markets segment includes its operations in markets, such as China, Italy, Korea, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands and related markets. The International Lead markets segment includes the Company's operations in various markets, such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and related markets. The Foundational markets and Corporate segment is engaged in operating restaurants and increasing convenience to customers, including through drive-thru and delivery.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryRestaurants
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:MCD
CUSIP58013510
Phone630-623-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-9.04%
Current Ratio1.84%
Quick Ratio1.82%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio23.71
Forward P/E Ratio20.85
P/E Growth2.4
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$22.82 billion
Price / Sales5.49
Cash Flow$8.4657 per share
Price / Cash18.64
Book Value($4.10) per share
Price / Book-38.49
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.66
Net Income$5.19 billion
Net Margins22.75%
Return on Equity-201.76%
Return on Assets16.56%
Miscellaneous
Employees235,000
Outstanding Shares794,500,000
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Frequently Asked Questions
What is McDonald's' stock symbol?
McDonald's trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MCD."
How often does McDonald's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for McDonald's?
McDonald's announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $1.01 per share on Thursday, March 15th. This represents a $4.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 28th. View McDonald's' Dividend History.
How were McDonald's' earnings last quarter?
McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The fast-food giant reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.12. The fast-food giant earned $5.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.22 billion. McDonald's had a net margin of 22.75% and a negative return on equity of 201.76%. The company's revenue was down 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.44 earnings per share. View McDonald's' Earnings History.
When is McDonald's' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MCD?
29 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for McDonald's' shares. Their forecasts range from $165.00 to $203.00. On average, they expect McDonald's' stock price to reach $182.8929 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for McDonald's.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about McDonald's stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about McDonald's stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "McDonald’s shares outpaced the industry in the past year. Notably, growing guest count remains McDonald’s top priority and it is undertaking various sales and digital initiatives to this end. Increased focus on delivery, enhancement of digital capabilities, and accelerated deployment of Experience of the Future restaurants in the U.S should drive growth too. Efforts to attract customers in International Lead & High Growth Markets also bode well. In fact, global comps at McDonald’s have been positive over the past eight quarters. Yet, high labor costs and currency headwinds might keep profits under pressure. Earnings estimates for the current year have declined over the last two months raising concern. Even so, augmented focus on refranchising will cut the company’s capital requirements and facilitate EPS growth and ROE expansion in the long run." (4/19/2018)
- 2. Longbow Research analysts commented, "Our expectations for MCD to report better than expected U.S. same-store sales growth in 3Q17 should drive both earnings and multiple upside," the analyst concluded. "Furthermore, the company has a couple of key initiatives that could drive further comp upside in coming quarters." (9/28/2017)
Who are some of McDonald's' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to McDonald's include Yum! Brands (YUM), Yum China (YUMC), Restaurant Brands International (QSR), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Aramark (ARMK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Cracker Barrel (CBRL), Jack in the Box (JACK), The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Papa John's Pizza (PZZA), Arcos Dorados (ARCO) and Brinker International (EAT).
Who are McDonald's' key executives?
McDonald's' management team includes the folowing people:
- Stephen J. Easterbrook, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 49)
- David Ogden Fairhurst, Corporate Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer (Age 48)
- Kevin M. Ozan, Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Age 53)
- Ian Frederick Borden, President - Foundational Markets (Age 48)
- Joseph M. Erlinger, President - High Growth Markets (Age 43)
- Robert L. Gibbs, Corporate Executive Vice President - Corporate Relations and Chief Communications Officer (Age 46)
- Douglas M. Goare, President, International Lead Markets and Chief Restaurant Officer (Age 64)
- Christopher J. Kempczinski, President, McDonald’s USA (Age 48)
- James R. Sappington, Corporate Executive Vice President-Operations and Technology Systems, Corporate Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (Age 58)
- Silvia Lagnado, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer (Age 53)
Has McDonald's been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about MCD stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. McDonald's earned a media sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also gave news headlines about the fast-food giant an impact score of 47.44 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of McDonald's?
Shares of MCD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is McDonald's' stock price today?
One share of MCD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $158.41.
How big of a company is McDonald's?
McDonald's has a market capitalization of $126.14 billion and generates $22.82 billion in revenue each year. The fast-food giant earns $5.19 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.66 on an earnings per share basis. McDonald's employs 235,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact McDonald's?
McDonald's' mailing address is ONE MCDONALD`S PLAZA, OAK BROOK IL, 60523. The fast-food giant can be reached via phone at 630-623-3000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for McDonald's (MCD)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about McDonald's and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe MCD will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe MCD will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
29 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for McDonald's in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $182.8929, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 15.90%. The high price target for MCD is $203.00 and the low price target for MCD is $165.00. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 22 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.76 | 2.80 | 2.77 | 2.72 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 7 Hold Rating(s) 22 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 24 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 7 Hold Rating(s) 24 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 9 Hold Rating(s) 23 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $182.8929 | $182.8929 | $180.3214 | $170.0114 |
Price Target Upside: | 15.90% upside | 16.66% upside | 2.33% upside | 3.93% upside |
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Consensus Price Target History

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/24/2016 forward)
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Dividend Information
McDonald's pays an annual dividend of $4.04 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.56%. MCD's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Thursday, March 15. The company has grown its dividend for the last 41 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 5.30% each year. McDonald's pays out 60.66% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Most Recent Dividend: | 3/15/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $4.04 |
Dividend Yield: | 2.56% |
Dividend Growth: | 5.30% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 60.66% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 53.37% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 49.15% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Track Record: | 41 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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1/30/2018 | quarterly | $1.01 | 2.58% | 2/28/2018 | 3/1/2018 | 3/15/2018 |
9/21/2017 | quarterly | $1.01 | 2.54% | 11/30/2017 | 12/1/2017 | 12/15/2017 |
7/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.94 | 2.42% | 8/30/2017 | 9/1/2017 | 9/18/2017 |
5/24/2017 | quarterly | $0.94 | 2.51% | 6/1/2017 | 6/5/2017 | 6/19/2017 |
1/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.94 | 3.06% | 2/27/2017 | 3/1/2017 | 3/15/2017 |
9/29/2016 | quarterly | $0.94 | 3.26% | 11/29/2016 | 12/1/2016 | 12/15/2016 |
7/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.89 | 3.03% | 8/30/2016 | 9/1/2016 | 9/16/2016 |
5/26/2016 | quarterly | $0.89 | 2.89% | 6/2/2016 | 6/6/2016 | 6/20/2016 |
1/27/2016 | quarterly | $0.89 | 2.91% | 2/26/2016 | 3/1/2016 | 3/15/2016 |
11/11/2015 | quarterly | $0.89 | 3.13% | 11/27/2015 | 12/1/2015 | 12/15/2015 |
7/16/2015 | quarterly | $0.85 | 3.49% | 8/28/2015 | 9/1/2015 | 9/16/2015 |
5/21/2015 | quarterly | $0.85 | 3.43% | 5/28/2015 | 6/1/2015 | 6/15/2015 |
1/29/2015 | quarterly | $0.85 | 3.65% | 2/26/2015 | 3/2/2015 | 3/16/2015 |
9/18/2014 | quarterly | $0.85 | 3.6% | 11/26/2014 | 12/1/2014 | 12/15/2014 |
7/17/2014 | quarterly | $0.81 | 3.27% | 8/28/2014 | 9/2/2014 | 9/16/2014 |
5/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.81 | 3.18% | 5/29/2014 | 6/2/2014 | 6/16/2014 |
1/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.81 | 3.45% | 2/27/2014 | 3/3/2014 | 3/17/2014 |
9/18/2013 | quarterly | $0.81 | 3.31% | 11/27/2013 | 12/2/2013 | 12/16/2013 |
7/18/2013 | quarterly | $0.77 | 3.07% | 8/29/2013 | 9/3/2013 | 9/17/2013 |
5/23/2013 | quarterly | $0.77 | 3.05% | 5/30/2013 | 6/3/2013 | 6/17/2013 |
1/30/2013 | quarterly | $0.77 | 3.23% | 2/27/2013 | 3/1/2013 | 3/15/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
McDonald's (NYSE MCD) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.24%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 68.50%
McDonald's (NYSE MCD) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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1/31/2018 | Catherine A Hoovel | VP | Sell | 1,398 | $170.54 | $238,414.92 | 1,398 | |
1/31/2018 | Douglas M. Goare | Insider | Sell | 34,575 | $173.53 | $5,999,799.75 | | |
11/21/2017 | Stephen Easterbrook | Insider | Sell | 171,577 | $168.32 | $28,879,840.64 | 49,778 | |
10/25/2017 | James R Sappington | VP | Sell | 8,046 | $165.00 | $1,327,590.00 | 15,739 | |
8/14/2017 | David Ogden Fairhurst | EVP | Sell | 4,782 | $157.05 | $751,013.10 | 6,954 | |
8/9/2017 | Joseph M Erlinger | Insider | Sell | 10,793 | $154.44 | $1,666,870.92 | 7,318 | |
7/26/2017 | Douglas M. Goare | Insider | Sell | 17,286 | $158.50 | $2,739,831.00 | | |
7/26/2017 | Jerome N Krulewitch | EVP | Sell | 11,755 | $158.38 | $1,861,756.90 | 11,755 | |
7/26/2017 | Kevin M Ozan | CFO | Sell | 25,322 | $158.50 | $4,013,537.00 | 24,039 | |
4/27/2017 | James R Sappington | VP | Sell | 13,912 | $141.39 | $1,967,017.68 | 14,608 | |
3/22/2017 | John J Mulligan | Director | Buy | 1,600 | $128.94 | $206,304.00 | 1,600 | |
11/14/2016 | James R Sappington | VP | Sell | 8,298 | $118.08 | $979,827.84 | 14,750 | |
10/24/2016 | Andrew J Mckenna | Chairman | Sell | 30,000 | $113.48 | $3,404,400.00 | 72,514 | |
8/4/2016 | Andrew J Mckenna | Chairman | Sell | 70,000 | $118.28 | $8,279,600.00 | 108,841 | |
5/3/2016 | Brian Mullens | Insider | Sell | 845 | $128.93 | $108,945.85 | | |
4/25/2016 | Kevin M Ozan | CFO | Sell | 13,007 | $125.07 | $1,626,785.49 | 14,400 | |
1/29/2016 | James R. Sappington | VP | Sell | 7,827 | $124.25 | $972,504.75 | 5,444 | |
1/26/2016 | Douglas M. Goare | insider | Sell | 32,230 | $120.49 | $3,883,392.70 | 3,245 | |
11/13/2015 | Jose Armario | VP | Sell | 15,000 | $112.14 | $1,682,100.00 | 7,932 | |
11/11/2015 | David Ogden Fairhurst | EVP | Sell | 3,144 | $114.04 | $358,541.76 | | |
11/11/2015 | Kevin M. Ozan | CFO | Sell | 3,463 | $113.74 | $393,881.62 | 8,280 | |
11/11/2015 | Peter J. Bensen | insider | Sell | 15,870 | $113.78 | $1,805,688.60 | 14,649 | |
11/11/2015 | Richard R. Floersch | VP | Sell | 23,910 | $113.67 | $2,717,849.70 | 21,310 | |
5/14/2015 | Jose Armario | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $97.58 | $975,800.00 | | |
3/16/2015 | James R Sappington | VP | Sell | 11,123 | $97.35 | $1,082,824.05 | | |
3/11/2015 | Richard R Floersch | VP | Sell | 23,173 | $95.47 | $2,212,326.31 | | |
1/29/2015 | David L Hoffmann | Insider | Sell | 5,247 | $92.66 | $486,187.02 | | |
1/29/2015 | Donald Thompson | CEO | Sell | 25,299 | $92.66 | $2,344,205.34 | | |
1/29/2015 | Kenneth M Koziol | VP | Sell | 11,542 | $93.29 | $1,076,753.18 | | |
9/16/2014 | Jose Armario | VP | Sell | 15,120 | $93.81 | $1,418,407.20 | | |
9/12/2014 | Jeffrey P Stratton | Insider | Sell | 30,734 | $93.18 | $2,863,794.12 | | |
6/13/2014 | Kenneth M Koziol | VP | Sell | 14,812 | $100.43 | $1,487,569.16 | | |
6/11/2014 | David L Hoffmann | Insider | Sell | 4,906 | $100.53 | $493,200.18 | | |
5/9/2014 | Timothy Fenton | COO | Sell | 9,938 | $102.36 | $1,017,253.68 | 27,421 | |
4/25/2014 | Gloria Santona | VP | Sell | 19,154 | $100.43 | $1,923,636.22 | 60,719 | |
4/24/2014 | Richard Floersch | VP | Sell | 19,987 | $99.87 | $1,996,101.69 | 20,666 | |
4/24/2014 | Robert Eckert | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $99.77 | $498,850.00 | | |
4/23/2014 | Donald Thompson | CEO | Sell | 30,000 | $99.24 | $2,977,200.00 | 12,248 | |
4/23/2014 | John Rogers, Jr. | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $99.41 | $497,050.00 | 87,500 | |
2/18/2014 | Timothy Fenton | COO | Sell | 24,492 | $96.00 | $2,351,232.00 | 30,561 | |
1/24/2014 | Donald Thompson | CEO | Sell | 30,000 | $95.07 | $2,852,100.00 | 7,358 | |
10/22/2013 | Jose Armario | VP | Sell | 5,300 | $94.77 | $502,281.00 | | |
10/22/2013 | Kevin M Ozan | Insider | Sell | 4,380 | $95.00 | $416,100.00 | | |
9/13/2013 | Timothy Fenton | COO | Sell | 20,000 | $97.23 | $1,944,600.00 | 24,291 | |
7/26/2013 | David L Hoffmann | Insider | Sell | 1,771 | $97.85 | $173,292.35 | | |
3/12/2013 | Jeffrey P Stratton | Insider | Sell | 22,364 | $98.67 | $2,206,655.88 | | |
3/12/2013 | Timothy J Fenton | COO | Sell | 4,000 | $98.71 | $394,840.00 | | |
11/1/2012 | Timothy J Fenton | COO | Sell | 28,315 | $86.61 | $2,452,362.15 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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