McDonald's (MCD) News Today $294.44 -1.88 (-0.63%) Closing price 10/8/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$294.59 +0.15 (+0.05%) As of 05:25 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 as investors weigh a mix of operational setbacks, new product launches, and competitive developments. Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s Monopoly promotional game is back after a decade, offering high-value prizes and driving customer traffic. McDonald’s Monopoly Is Back After 10 Years with Some Serious Prizes Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s brings back a nostalgic seasonal menu item, tapping into customer cravings for limited-time offerings. McDonald’s Brings Back Nostalgic Seasonal Item Positive Sentiment: “Boo Buckets” Halloween promotion returns, supporting strong seasonal sales and customer engagement. McDonald’s Boo Buckets Are Back—and Here’s How to Get Them Positive Sentiment: Five new menu and service updates roll out this week, reflecting ongoing innovation and operational improvements. 5 New McDonald’s Changes Happening This Week Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s highlighted as a “discounted dividend giant” with McCafé beverage growth potential in a broader Café Culture Revival analysis, suggesting upside if consumers shift toward coffee-house concepts. Neutral Sentiment: A planned 24/7 McDonald’s location cleared despite local concerns, potentially extending revenue hours but facing community pushback. New 24/7 McDonalds Gets Go-Ahead Despite Concerns Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s cited among eight major companies in a report on AI-driven market gains, highlighting broad tech tailwinds rather than chain-specific catalysts. 8 AI Stocks Are Worth $4.3 Trillion More This Year… Neutral Sentiment: A lifestyle roundup features McDonald’s kids-meal toys alongside peers, reflecting competitive pressure in the family segment. See McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s Kids Meal Toys That Are Out Now Neutral Sentiment: New details emerge around a police shooting in McDonald Borough, unrelated to the restaurant chain but adding headline noise. New Details Emerge Surrounding McDonald Borough Police Shooting Negative Sentiment: Three people were injured in a fire and explosion at a McDonald’s location in North County, raising concerns about safety protocols and potential damage liabilities. Three Injured In Fire, Explosion At North County McDonald’s Negative Sentiment: Customers report that McFlurry machines are no longer mixing desserts properly, a quality issue that could dent brand perception. McDonald’s McFlurry No Longer Flurried? Customers Notice a Change Posted 8h 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 Maryland State Retirement & Pension System Grows Stake in McDonald's Corporation $MCD1 hour ago | marketbeat.comCapital Management Associates Inc Trims Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCD1 hour ago | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corp Has $7.04 Million Stock Holdings in McDonald's Corporation $MCD1 hour ago | marketbeat.comWoman Brings Home McDonald’s—Dog’s Reaction to Burger Goes Viral3 hours ago | msn.comDeadly Eastpointe McDonald's stabbing suspect found competent to stand trial3 hours ago | msn.comNo. 23 Emily McDonald commits to Kentucky women's basketball3 hours ago | 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 at 1:47 PM | forbes.comWatch How McDonald’s Benefitted From Empowering This EmployeeOctober 6 at 1:47 PM | forbes.comAfter a decade, Monopoly is back at McDonald's. How to play in NashvilleOctober 6 at 1:47 PM | msn.comMcDonald's to bring back limited edition Happy MealOctober 6 at 1:47 PM | msn.comMonopoly is back at McDonald's starting today. Here's how to play.October 6 at 8:46 AM | msn.comPrime Capital Investment Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6 at 7:14 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's is bringing back its popular Monopoly game — and analysts say it could lift salesOctober 6 at 7:03 AM | marketwatch.comBelpointe Asset Management LLC Has $5.31 Million Stock Holdings in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6 at 6:40 AM | marketbeat.comAppleton Partners Inc. MA Sells 1,092 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6 at 6:08 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Sold by Headland Capital LLCOctober 6 at 5:59 AM | marketbeat.comCullinan Associates Inc. Cuts Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6 at 5:47 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Corporation $MCD Shares Purchased by Merit Financial Group LLCOctober 6 at 4:54 AM | marketbeat.comHighland Capital Management LLC Sells 2,860 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 6 at 4:45 AM | 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.comSimplicity Wealth LLC Purchases 9,842 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comChemung Canal Trust Co. Sells 6,633 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comTalbot Financial LLC Has $9.64 Million Position in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comQRG Capital Management Inc. Raises Stake in McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comRobeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Sells 2,111 Shares of McDonald's Corporation $MCDOctober 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald's makes unprecedented change to its iconic burgers: 'We recognize the responsibility we have'October 5, 2025 | msn.comWhy McDonald's Discontinued Its Beloved McDonaldland CookiesOctober 4, 2025 | msn.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. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. 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