McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's (MCD) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the most recent trading session, McDonald's (MCD) closed at $238.31, indicating a +1.06% shift from the previous trading day.
McDonald's Stock Down 23% in 6 Months: Should Investors Buy the Dip?
MCD's shares have plunged 23% in six months as weak U.S. sales, value-menu execution and lower earnings estimates raise questions about whether investors should buy the dip.
Can MCD's Marketing Reset Help Improve Customer Engagement and Sales?
McDonald's Corporation MCD is refining its marketing approach to improve customer engagement and support baseline sales growth. The company's second-quarter results exposed gaps in campaign execution, as several promotional initiatives failed to generate the expected response.
McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task
McDonald's is targeting growth in chicken and beverages, but Consumer Edge data shows Chick-fil-A and coffee chains gaining in customer spending.
We tried McDonald's Snack Wraps in the US and UK. We can see why the British are up in arms about the 'downgraded' item.
McDonald's just relaunched its fan-favorite Snack Wrap in the UK. Fans were left disappointed by the "downgraded" menu item.
Why the Market Dipped But McDonald's (MCD) Gained Today
McDonald's (MCD) closed the most recent trading day at $236.9, moving +2.61% from the previous trading session.
McDonald's: The Chip Trade I Can Stomach
I rate MCD a Strong Buy at $233.04, versus my $264.71 earnings-based fair value and $229.78 DCF value. It represents roughly 7% of my portfolio. With 95% of restaurants franchised, MCD combines recurring fees, brand strength, and recession resilience. GAAP EPS has compounded 9.24% annually over the past 20 years. The $8.5B NEXT support plan through 2036 could improve affordability and franchisee profits, but inflation, weak demand, and slower buybacks could constrain returns.
McDonald's sued over AI pricing tool in proposed antitrust class action
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) is facing a federal lawsuit alleging its artificial intelligence (AI) pricing tool illegally coordinates prices among franchisees and has raised menu costs for customers. The proposed nationwide class action was filed Friday in Illinois by Michael Thomas, who alleges McDonald's shares nonpublic store-level sales data among franchisees that can compete in the same markets.
McDonald's Monopoly returns with $1M prize, new digital gameplay
McDonald's Monopoly promotion returns Oct. 6 with prizes including $1 million, Jeep Cherokees, vacations, free food and rewards points.
McDonald's Sued Over AI-Powered Menu Price-Fixing
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD | MCD Price Prediction) has been hit by a class action suit over AI-powered menu price-fixing.
McDonald's hit with lawsuit alleging AI-powered menu price-fixing
Reuters reported that McDonald's pricing engine uses machine-learning algorithms to continually analyze data from millions of daily transactions across its nearly 14,000 restaurants.
Unpacking McDonald's 30% Drop: Noise Vs. Fundamentals
McDonald's has experienced a rare >30% share price drop, matching declines seen only during extreme market crises. MCD fundamentals remain robust: operating and free cash flow margins are near highs, debt is stable, and it just achieved dividend king status. The stock's decline is primarily driven by rising US 10Y Treasury yields, making risk-free income more attractive relative to MCD's dividend.
