Despite headwinds, as of mid-2024, McDonald's Corp. (MCD, Financial) still remains a potent force in the fast-food landscape.
The chain continues to highlight affordability at a time when customers are facing budget pressures.
McDonald's will extend its $5 value meal into December in most U.S. markets. Franchisees have been voting on extending the value meal in their local markets, and roughly 80% of local markets have opted to extend the deal into December.
In the latest trading session, McDonald's (MCD) closed at $290.23, marking a -0.36% move from the previous day.
McDonald's (MCD) is introducing a new offering in some U.S. stores, with digital ordering stations now taking cash and giving change, bypassing the register completely.
McDonald's is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. These stations — rolling out at a handful of the fast-food giant's restaurants — will be able to take cash and provide change, letting customers skip the register, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Sept.
The latest trading day saw McDonald's (MCD) settling at $291.27, representing a -0.01% change from its previous close.
The fast-food scene has seen quite the competitive clash for customer dollars this summer.
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McDonald's has a 47-year streak of consecutive dividend increases. The company's dividend yield and payout ratio are attractive compared to market averages.
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