McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

NYQ – Real Time Price. Currency in USD

272.30

-1.85 (-0.67%)

Market open: Aug 12, 2026, 10:14 AM EDT

273.96

-0.19 (-0.07%)

Previous after-hours: Aug 11, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT

10.08.2026

McDonald's & Restaurant Brands International: A 'Flipping Burgers' Comparison

Restaurant Brands International continues to outperform McDonald's in earnings growth and market share gains. MCD maintains a significant valuation premium—over 25% on FCF and 17% on forward PE—despite QSR's superior business momentum. QSR posted 8.5% US same-store sales growth versus MCD's 0.8%, reaffirming its 8% adjusted earnings growth target for 2026.

10.08.2026

Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald's

For years, Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN | WEN Price Prediction) was the No.

10.08.2026

Is McDonald's Still a Good Stock to Buy in 2026?

McDonald's reported comparable sales growth of just 1.3% in Q2. The business has grown modestly in recent years.

09.08.2026

Airbnb vs. McDonald's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Airbnb maintains an asset-light marketplace model with over 9 million active listings across 220 countries and regions. McDonald's leverages a global franchise network that generates high net margins and consistent free cash flow.

08.08.2026

I've Got Royalty on the Brain

And how could I not? After exploring Brighton Beach and Bristol, and then Cornwall all the way to St. Ives and Penzance, I wrapped up my Great Britain trip with a couple days in London.

07.08.2026

MCD Stock Forecast: Here's Where It'll End The Year

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD | MCD Price Prediction) has slid through 2026, and investors question whether the golden arches still bend upward.

07.08.2026

McDonald's value menu isn't the only thing holding it back

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04.08.2026

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McDonald's Names New US Boss After Slowest Growth in More Than a Year

04.08.2026

Negative

MCD Earnings "Mixed Bag" & MRK on the Move

03.08.2026

Neutral

Bull v. Bear: MCD Earnings on Tuesday's Menu

Upgrades / Downgrades

Ticker	Brokerage Firm	Ratings Change	Price Target	Date
MCD	KeyBanc Capital Markets	Overweight	$315 >> $305	August 5th 2026
MCD	Deutsche Bank	Buy	$335 >> $345	August 5th 2026
MCD	Robert W. Baird	Neutral	$305 >> $285	August 5th 2026
MCD	RBC Capital Mkts	Sector Perform	$305 >> $295	August 5th 2026
MCD	Morgan Stanley	Equal Weight	$322 >> $319	August 5th 2026

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McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

McDonald's & Restaurant Brands International: A 'Flipping Burgers' Comparison

Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald's

Is McDonald's Still a Good Stock to Buy in 2026?