New all-time highs are inevitable for McDonald's NYSE: MCD because of its sustainable growth, cash flow, and capital returns. The question is how much higher its stock price can get, and the answer is still quite high.
Shares of WM (WM -0.64%) and McDonald's (MCD -0.97%) have both held investor interest in 2025 for their dependable cash returns.
The latest trading day saw McDonald's (MCD) settling at $305.94, representing a -2.11% change from its previous close.
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McDonald's (MCD -0.82%) is one of history's most successful restaurant chains. What started as a hamburger restaurant in Southern California has grown into a global chain with over 44,000 locations in more than 100 countries.
At McDonald's outlets in South India, a 30-cent burger topping has been selling out fast. It's not extra cheese or a fancy salsa dip, but a vegetarian protein slice developed with Indian government food scientists -- the brand's first such offering globally.
In 2008, as Lehman Brothers collapsed, the S&P 500 shed 38.49% of its value for the year.
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McDonald's reduces combo meal prices to address consumer affordability concerns, offering $5 breakfast and $8 Big Mac specials as part of value strategy.
The burger chain has been working to improve its affordability, after consumers have recoiled from escalating restaurant menu prices.
Restaurant and coffee chains like McDonald's, Dunkin', Dutch Bros and Starbucks are leaning into beverage innovation in a crowded market for consumers. The companies are adding new drinks to their menus as they look for a sales boost.
Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Executives from Wendy's and McDonald's said this week during earnings calls that their breakfast business is doing worse than other times of day, despite discounts offered by the companies, Bloomberg reported Friday (Aug. 8).