McDonald's (MCD) News Today $293.76 -0.64 (-0.22%) Closing price 10/9/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$294.30 +0.54 (+0.18%) As of 04:56 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is McDonald's Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is McDonald's Down Today?McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) shares are trading lower amid a mix of operational setbacks and safety incidents, partially offset by positive analyst ratings and expansion initiatives. Today's decline reflects investor concerns over site-level disruptions and product issues, even as McDonald's secures growth approvals and retains strong analyst support. Positive Sentiment: Weiss Ratings reaffirmed its “buy (b)” rating on McDonald’s, signaling continued analyst confidence in the stock’s outlook. Weiss Ratings Positive Sentiment: Local authorities approved a new 24/7 McDonald’s location, expanding the chain’s around-the-clock service footprint. New 24/7 McDonalds gets go-ahead despite concerns Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s announced five operational changes rolling out this week aimed at improving menu diversity and service efficiency. 5 New McDonald’s Changes Happening This Week Neutral Sentiment: Café Culture Revival article highlights renewed interest in beverage-driven dining for chains like McDonald’s. Café Culture Revival? 3 Stocks to Watch After Chick-fil-A’s Move (MCD) Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is a trending stock among Zacks.com users, underscoring heightened investor attention. McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Is a Trending Stock Neutral Sentiment: A viral video of a dog’s reaction to a McDonald’s burger is boosting brand visibility on social media. Woman Brings Home McDonald’s—Dog’s Reaction to Burger Goes Viral Neutral Sentiment: Entertainment coverage revisits Princess Diana’s fondness for Americana, including McDonald’s, highlighting cultural cachet. Critics Dubbed Princess Diana a “McDonald’s Princess” Neutral Sentiment: Recruit No. 23 Emily McDonald commits to Kentucky women’s basketball—unrelated to corporate operations. No. 23 Emily McDonald Commits to Kentucky Women’s Basketball Negative Sentiment: A McDonald’s in Marietta closed due to a lease dispute, spotlighting potential franchise-operator tensions. Marietta McDonald’s Closes Over Lease Issue Negative Sentiment: An Eastpointe McDonald’s stabbing suspect was found competent to stand trial, raising local safety concerns. Deadly Eastpointe McDonald's Stabbing Suspect Found Competent to Stand Trial Negative Sentiment: Fire and explosion at a North County McDonald’s injured three, prompting temporary closures and safety reviews. Three Injured In Fire, Explosion At North County McDonald’s Negative Sentiment: Customers report that McFlurry machines no longer properly mix toppings, sparking dissatisfaction over product consistency. McDonald’s McFlurry No Longer Flurried? Customers Notice a Change The negative news flow around closures, safety incidents, and product issues has outweighed positive analyst support and expansion approvals, driving today’s stock decline. Investors will be watching upcoming earnings and franchise-level performance for signs of stabilization.Posted 7h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. MCD Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 Time Period Vontobel Holding Ltd. Has $15.14 Million Stake in McDonald's Corporation $MCD1 hour ago | marketbeat.comFormer McDonald’s employee charged with fraud after taking pictures of customers’ bank cards, Burlington police say1 hour ago | msn.comMcDonald's launches new growth strategy; beats profit estimates1 hour ago | reuters.comMcDonald's to debut "McPlant" in 2021, Beyond Meat says co-created patty1 hour ago | reuters.comWoman charged in fatal McDonald's stabbing found competent to stand trial1 hour ago | msn.comCafé Culture Revival? 3 Stocks to Watch After Chick-fil-A’s Move (MCD)Chick-fil-A’s new Daybright café concept could reignite interest in beverage-driven dining; here are three restaurant stocks investors should watch...October 9 at 4:48 PM | marketbeat.comCritics Dubbed Princess Diana a “McDonald’s Princess” Because of Her Love of AmericanaOctober 9 at 10:01 AM | yahoo.comMaryland State Retirement & Pension System Grows Stake in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 9 at 5:16 AM | marketbeat.comCapital Management Associates Inc Trims Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 9 at 5:07 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corp Has $7.04 Million Stock Holdings in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 9 at 5:06 AM | marketbeat.comWoman Brings Home McDonald’s—Dog’s Reaction to Burger Goes ViralOctober 9 at 3:13 AM | msn.comDeadly Eastpointe McDonald's stabbing suspect found competent to stand trialOctober 9 at 3:13 AM | msn.comNo. 23 Emily McDonald commits to Kentucky women's basketballOctober 9 at 3:13 AM | msn.comNew 24/7 McDonalds gets go-ahead despite concernsOctober 8 at 4:47 PM | msn.com5 New McDonald’s Changes Happening This WeekOctober 8 at 4:47 PM | msn.comMorton Capital Management LLC CA Invests $284,000 in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 8 at 7:07 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Purchased by Birinyi Associates Inc.October 8 at 6:25 AM | marketbeat.comNBT Bank N A NY Sells 1,319 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 8 at 5:56 AM | marketbeat.comSax Wealth Advisors LLC Decreases Stock Holdings in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 8 at 5:31 AM | marketbeat.comFocused Investors LLC Sells 8,900 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 8 at 5:10 AM | marketbeat.comShell Asset Management Co. Raises Stake in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 8 at 5:01 AM | marketbeat.comKingswood Wealth Advisors LLC Sells 23,108 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 8 at 4:51 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald’s McFlurry no longer flurried? Customers notice a changeOctober 8 at 2:39 AM | msn.comMcDonald's Boo Buckets Are Back-and Here's How to Get ThemOctober 7 at 4:14 PM | msn.comMcDonald's Brings Back Nostalgic Seasonal ItemOctober 7 at 4:14 PM | msn.comMcDonald’s Monopoly Is Back After 10 Years with Some Serious PrizesOctober 7 at 4:14 PM | msn.comNew details emerge surrounding McDonald Borough police shootingOctober 7 at 11:12 AM | msn.comSee McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's kids meal toys that are out nowOctober 7 at 11:12 AM | yahoo.com8 AI stocks are worth $4.3 trillion more this year. That's 15 Coca-Colas or 20 McDonald's.October 7 at 9:01 AM | businessinsider.comKLP Kapitalforvaltning AS Buys 8,500 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 7 at 6:29 AM | marketbeat.com2,617 Shares in McDonald's Corporation $MCD Purchased by RMG Wealth Management LLCOctober 7 at 6:20 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Sold by Defined Financial Planning LLCOctober 7 at 5:51 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Sold by SteelPeak Wealth LLCOctober 7 at 5:33 AM | marketbeat.com1,451 Shares in McDonald's Corporation $MCD Acquired by Global Assets Advisory LLCOctober 7 at 4:35 AM | marketbeat.comWatch How A McDonald’s Franchisee Benefitted From Empowering This EmployeeOctober 6, 2025 | forbes.comWatch How McDonald’s Benefitted From Empowering This EmployeeOctober 6, 2025 | forbes.comAfter a decade, Monopoly is back at McDonald's. How to play in NashvilleOctober 6, 2025 | msn.comMcDonald's to bring back limited edition Happy MealOctober 6, 2025 | msn.comMonopoly is back at McDonald's starting today. Here's how to play.October 6, 2025 | msn.comPrime Capital Investment Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald's is bringing back its popular Monopoly game — and analysts say it could lift salesOctober 6, 2025 | marketwatch.comBelpointe Asset Management LLC Has $5.31 Million Stock Holdings in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comAppleton Partners Inc. MA Sells 1,092 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Sold by Headland Capital LLCOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comCullinan Associates Inc. Cuts Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Purchased by Merit Financial Group LLCOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comHighland Capital Management LLC Sells 2,860 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican slams UK's McDonald's for 'healthier' menuOctober 5, 2025 | msn.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Sold by Hubbell Strickland Wealth Management LLCOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comKercheville Advisors LLC Sells 1,700 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get McDonald's News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MCD and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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