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McDonald's Corp (MCD)

McDonald's Corp (MCD)
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Market News and Commentary

McDonald's Stock Falls Through 1-Year Lows - Are Sales Slowdown Fears Overdone?

McDonald's Corp. (MCD) reported +3.8% higher Q1 comparable store sales on May 7, including +3.9% higher U.S. comp sales. However, the market is obsessed with the CEO's comments on how higher gas prices affect lower-income families, as an AP report commented.

Nevertheless, fears seem overdone with MCD stock below its prior 1-year low point (i.e., $285.55 on June 25, 2025). Its free cash flow is strong, and analysts are forecasting higher revenue. Could this be a good buying opportunity for value investors?

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 196,010,816
  • Shares Outstanding, K 710,828
  • Annual Sales, $ 26,885 M
  • Annual Income, $ 8,563 M
  • EBIT $ 15,432 M
  • EBITDA $ 17,631 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.43
  • Price/Sales 7.50
  • Price/Cash Flow 18.47
  • Price/Book N/A

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 19.74% (+0.71%)
  • Historical Volatility 18.90%
  • IV Percentile 56%
  • IV Rank 48.85%
  • IV High 25.03% on 03/27/26
  • IV Low 14.70% on 12/24/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 5) 5.03 (1.82%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.80
  • Today's Volume 59,599
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 25,253
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.89
  • Today's Open Interest 234,021
  • Open Int (30-Day) 179,631
  • Expected Range 270.72 to 280.78

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Moderate Buy
Based on 36 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 06/30/26
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  • Average Estimate $3.37
  • Number of Estimates 11
  • High Estimate $3.50
  • Low Estimate $3.25
  • Prior Year $3.19
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +5.64%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
274.83 +0.33%
on 05/08/26
312.54 -11.77%
on 04/17/26
-31.26 (-10.18%)
since 04/08/26
3-Month
274.83 +0.33%
on 05/08/26
341.75 -19.31%
on 03/02/26
-51.41 (-15.71%)
since 02/06/26
52-Week
274.83 +0.33%
on 05/08/26
341.75 -19.31%
on 03/02/26
-37.74 (-12.04%)
since 05/08/25

Most Recent Stories

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McDonald's Stock Falls Through 1-Year Lows - Are Sales Slowdown Fears Overdone?

McDonald's reported 3.8% higher Q1 comparable store sales. However, the market is worried about higher gas prices and their effect on lower-income families. Fears seem overdone with MCD below 1-year lows....

MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
McDonald’s Stock Looks Tasty Here as Investors Gobble Up Value

McDonald's stock gains following strong Q1 results led by its new Big Arch burger.

$SRCD : 1,997.38 (+0.50%)
MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices

U.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected

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$IUXX : 29,234.99 (+2.35%)
MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
MCD Q1 Deep Dive: Menu Innovation, Value Focus, and Global Expansion Shape Outlook

MCD Q1 Deep Dive: Menu Innovation, Value Focus, and Global Expansion Shape Outlook

MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
US stocks fall from their records as oil prices yo-yo

The U.S. stock market fell from its records after oil prices yo-yoed

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If You Want to Know How Much Inflation Has Really Hurt U.S. Consumers, Skip the CPI and Study Big Mac Burger Prices

This analysis explores the gap between official core CPI and real-world costs using the Big Mac as a constant. Hedonic adjustments create a statistical illusion of growth while masking a long-term decline...

$SPX : 7,398.93 (+0.84%)
MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
McDonald's focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand

McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter but said high gas prices and consumer anxiety could dent sales this spring

$SPX : 7,398.93 (+0.84%)
$DOWI : 49,609.16 (+0.02%)
$IUXX : 29,234.99 (+2.35%)
MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
MoneyMasters Podcast: As 60/40 Investing Fails, Expect a "Great Migration"

In this episode, Larry McDonald joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to discuss what he calls the "Great Migration" of capital from tech and growth stocks into hard assets.

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MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
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DRI : 196.23 (+0.54%)
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TIP : 111.40 (+0.33%)
XRT : 84.72 (+0.44%)
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates

MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)
McDonald's: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

McDonald's: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

MCD : 275.75 (-2.80%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 88% Sell with a Strongest short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Relative Strength just crossed below 30%. The market has entered oversold territory.

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Business Summary

McDonald's is a leading fast-food chain that currently operates more restaurants globally. The company mainly operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the McDonald's brand. Majority of the company's restaurant worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men as well as...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 294.89
2nd Resistance Point 290.70
1st Resistance Point 283.22
Last Price 275.75
1st Support Level 271.55
2nd Support Level 267.36
3rd Support Level 259.88

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52-Week High 341.75
Fibonacci 61.8% 316.19
Fibonacci 50% 308.29
Fibonacci 38.2% 300.39
Last Price 275.75
52-Week Low 274.83

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