McDonald's Corporation (mcd)
MCD — Company Overview
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) trades on NYQ as part of the Consumer Cyclical peer group (Restaurants).
| Ticker | MCD |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $196.28B |
| Last price | $276.26 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
MCD — Business Description
MCD represents a Restaurants business in the Consumer Cyclical segment. McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Official website: https://www.mcdonalds.com.
MCD — Investment Thesis
At a high level, MCD offers exposure to Consumer Cyclical with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 3.8% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 22.28× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (19.75×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 2.7% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $196.28B.
Analyst consensus, price targets & estimates is available in Vest Terminal for Professional and Enterprise subscribers.
MCD — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for McDonald's Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 31.7% indicates solid bottom-line conversion.
| Trailing P/E | 22.28× |
| Forward P/E | 19.75× |
| Price / Sales | 7.09× |
| Price / Book | -109.67× |
| Gross margin | 57.4% |
| Operating margin | 46.5% |
| Profit margin | 31.7% |
MCD — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) depends on demand trends in Restaurants and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 3.8% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 5.7% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 19.2% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 5.9% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
MCD — Competitive Position
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Cyclical.
- Competes within Consumer Cyclical, specifically in Restaurants.
- Market capitalization of $196.28B places MCD among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 57.4% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
MCD — Strengths
Strengths for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 5.7% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 57.4% supports competitive unit economics.
- Dividend yield of 2.7% for income-oriented holders.
- Large Cap scale ($196.28B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
MCD — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
MCD — Opportunities
- Trading 5.9% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Dividend yield of 2.7% appeals to total-return investors.
MCD — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
MCD — Summary
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is a large-cap Consumer Cyclical company focused on Restaurants, listed on NYQ. Last price $276.26 with market cap $196.28B. Trailing P/E 22.28×. Revenue grew 3.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 5.7% year-over-year. Premium analytics for McDonald's Corporation — including estimates and institutional data — are available in Terminal.
McDonald's Corporation FAQ
What does McDonald's Corporation (MCD) do?
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft…
What is MCD's P/E ratio?
McDonald's Corporation has a trailing P/E of 22.28× based on publicly available market data.
Does MCD pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 2.7%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is MCD in?
McDonald's Corporation is classified in Consumer Cyclical (Restaurants) on NYQ.
What is MCD's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $196.28B.
What are the main risks for MCD?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of MCD?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 5.7% year-over-year, gross margin of 57.4% supports competitive unit economics.
Where can I get analyst estimates for MCD?
Consensus estimates, price targets, and detailed analyst data for McDonald's Corporation are available to Professional subscribers in Vest Terminal — not on this public summary page.