McDonald's (MCD) News Today

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) shares are moving as investors weigh forthcoming Q2 earnings, significant AI investments, and insider selling by the company’s Chief Marketing Officer.

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks expect strong digital growth and menu innovation to drive top-line gains ahead of Q2 results. McDonald's Stock Before Q2 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s plans to deploy AI-powered ordering and personalized app features across 40,000 stores by 2027, aiming to boost efficiency and customer engagement. McDonald's Bets Big On AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s names McDonald’s one of three must-watch stocks in August, highlighting consumer trends, tariff risks, and the impact of AI on growth. 3 Stocks to Watch in August
• Neutral Sentiment: FX Empire previews Q2 earnings, noting that U.S. same-store sales stabilization will be key to reigniting momentum. Can McDonald's Q2 Earnings Reignite Momentum?
• Neutral Sentiment: WSJ outlines McDonald’s upcoming earnings, a new tariff deadline, and PMI data as catalysts for the stock this week. McDonald’s Earnings, New Tariff Deadline, PMIs
• Neutral Sentiment: An engineer’s pivot to one-off roles at McDonald’s and other brands makes for an interesting human-interest story, but has little direct impact on MCD’s fundamentals. Engineer Making 6-Figure Salary Quits
• Neutral Sentiment: MSN previews McDonald’s earnings alongside other major companies, underscoring a busy week for corporate reports. What To Expect in Markets This Week
• Neutral Sentiment: Investopedia sets the stage for McDonald’s Q2 report in the context of broader market earnings, with no specific forecast on MCD’s performance. What To Expect in Markets This Week
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Marketing Officer Edith Morgan Flatley sold 976 shares at an average price of $303.50, reducing her ownership by over 11%. SEC Form 4