Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Restaurants

McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for MCD
Revenue projections for MCD

McDonald's Corporation's revenue is projected to decrease from last year, a development that could lead investors to adopt a more cautious approach. A revenue decline can negatively affect profitability, signaling challenges for the company and making it less attractive for those seeking solid financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.95500
forwardPE 20.44651
debtToEquity 0.00000
earningsGrowth 0.08200
revenueGrowth 0.09700
grossMargins 0.57407
operatingMargins 0.45071
trailingEps 11.95000
forwardEps 14.35893

MCD's Forward PE ratio is favorable, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned in relation to its earnings. It is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which makes it a solid option for investors seeking both stability and future appreciation.
MCD's positive gross and operating margins suggest strong profitability. These margins reflect effective cost management and revenue generation, indicating that the company is efficiently managing its operations and maintaining financial health.
MCD's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS implies that the company is projected to be more profitable this year. This suggests an improvement in financial performance, with analysts expecting MCD to generate stronger earnings compared to the previous financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for MCD
Price projections for MCD

Price projections for McDonald's Corporation have steadily increased, reflecting growing optimism about the company's future. This trend suggests that analysts believe McDonald's Corporation is well-positioned for continued success.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for MCD
Insider Transactions for MCD


31 sell transactions of MCD were recorded, with market price hovering near 311.6558079873362.No sell transactions occurred during the period under consideration.With more buys than sells around MCD's current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for MCD
Recommendations trend for MCD


A recent buy bias from analysts toward MCD indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage investors to park their money in MCD, viewing it as a stable and potentially rewarding investment opportunity with promising long-term growth prospects.