McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast food company that operates chains of hamburger fast food restaurants worldwide. The company is known for its signature Big Mac hamburger, as well as its fries, shakes, and other menu items. McDonald's has a solid global presence, with over 38,000 locations in over 100 countries. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Company Info
Highlights
$224.41B
$11.39
27.55
2.76
$25.71B
$14.61B
$13.88B
$239.28 - $326.32
$332.00
1.35%
3.04
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Performance
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Returns By Period
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) returned 8.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.19% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MCD delivered an annualized return of 15.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
MCD
8.89%
0.07%
7.28%
24.19%
10.05%
13.43%
15.31%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
5.49%
-2.00%
12.02%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MCD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.41% | 6.80% | 1.90% | 2.33% | -1.81% | 8.89% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.28% | 0.42% | -3.53% | -3.16% | -5.18% | -0.93% | 4.14% | 8.76% | 6.11% | -4.07% | 1.34% | -1.48% | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 1.47% | -0.74% | 5.95% | 5.77% | -3.60% | 5.22% | -1.75% | -3.59% | -6.30% | -0.48% | 8.15% | 5.21% | 15.06% |
| 2022 | -3.22% | -5.13% | 1.03% | 0.76% | 1.22% | -1.57% | 6.68% | -3.69% | -8.54% | 18.17% | 0.61% | -3.39% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | -3.14% | -0.21% | 8.73% | 5.33% | -0.38% | -1.24% | 5.07% | -1.63% | 1.54% | 1.84% | 0.17% | 9.60% | 27.79% |
| 2020 | 8.28% | -8.69% | -14.84% | 13.43% | 0.00% | -0.99% | 5.32% | 10.55% | 2.80% | -2.96% | 2.69% | -1.32% | 11.30% |
| 2019 | 0.68% | 3.49% | 3.30% | 4.04% | 0.94% | 4.74% | 1.47% | 3.99% | -1.50% | -8.39% | -0.49% | 1.61% | 13.97% |
| 2018 | -0.57% | -7.25% | -0.86% | 7.07% | -4.44% | -1.45% | 0.54% | 3.62% | 3.12% | 5.74% | 7.22% | -5.80% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 0.70% | 4.91% | 1.54% | 7.96% | 7.83% | 2.14% | 1.29% | 3.73% | -2.06% | 6.53% | 3.65% | 0.09% | 45.05% |
| 2016 | 4.77% | -4.61% | 7.24% | 0.64% | -3.50% | -0.68% | -2.24% | -0.93% | -0.26% | -2.42% | 6.78% | 2.05% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | -1.34% | 7.92% | -1.48% | -0.91% | 0.22% | -0.90% | 5.04% | -4.01% | 3.69% | 13.92% | 2.50% | 3.49% | 30.43% |
| 2014 | -2.95% | 1.90% | 3.03% | 3.42% | 0.86% | -0.68% | -6.13% | -0.03% | 1.16% | -1.14% | 4.20% | -3.21% | -0.10% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 87, MCD is among the top 13% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
McDonald's Corporation provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.88 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 35 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.88 | $6.78 | $6.23 | $5.66 | $5.25 | $5.04 | $4.73 | $4.19 | $3.83 | $3.61 | $3.44 | $3.28 |
Dividend yield | 2.19% | 2.34% | 2.10% | 2.15% | 1.96% | 2.35% | 2.39% | 2.36% | 2.23% | 2.97% | 2.91% | 3.50% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for McDonald's Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.77 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.77 | $6.78 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $0.00 | $6.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $0.00 | $5.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $5.25 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $0.00 | $5.04 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $4.73 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $4.19 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $3.83 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $3.61 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $3.44 |
| 2014 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $3.28 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
McDonald's Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.19%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
McDonald's Corporation has a payout ratio of 59.66%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that McDonald's Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the McDonald's Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the McDonald's Corporation was 73.62%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 945 trading sessions.
The current McDonald's Corporation drawdown is 2.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -73.62% | Nov 15, 1999 | 833 | Mar 12, 2003 | 945 | Dec 8, 2006 | 1778 |
| -45.1% | Jun 26, 1986 | 68 | Oct 1, 1986 | 667 | May 22, 1989 | 735 |
| -38.75% | Aug 14, 1984 | 35 | Oct 2, 1984 | 189 | Jul 2, 1985 | 224 |
| -36.9% | Sep 9, 2019 | 136 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 250 |
| -35.63% | Sep 27, 1982 | 9 | Oct 7, 1982 | 268 | Oct 27, 1983 | 277 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of McDonald's Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of McDonald's Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how McDonald's Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MCD, comparing it with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, MCD has a P/E ratio of 27.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MCD compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. MCD currently has a PEG ratio of 2.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MCD relative to other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, MCD has a P/S ratio of 8.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MCD in comparison with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, MCD has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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