McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer various food products and beverages, as well as breakfast menu. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 39,198 restaurants. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2024 | $290.00 → $285.00 | Buy → Neutral | Guggenheim |
| 10/23/2024 | $320.00 → $290.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 10/15/2024 | $295.00 → $350.00 | Buy | Truist |
| 10/8/2024 | Hold → Buy | Argus | |
| 9/9/2024 | $310.00 → $330.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 7/31/2024 | $285.00 → $280.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 7/10/2024 | $300.00 → $290.00 | Overweight | JP Morgan |
| 7/2/2024 | $315.00 → $280.00 | Buy | Guggenheim |
| 6/13/2024 | $288.00 | Neutral | Goldman |
| 5/28/2024 | $302.00 → $288.00 | Neutral | BofA Securities |
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McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) reportedly plans to extend its $5 meal deal across most U.S. locations to attract cost-conscious diners. Launched on June 25, this initiative aims to entice customers who have cut back on fast food due to inflation. Approximately 93% of McDonald’s restaurants have committed to offering the bundle beyond the initial four-week window, with some locations planning to continue through August, reported Bloomberg. Early results show the meal deal is successfully drawing customers back to the restaurants, per the report. McDonald’s Chief Marketing Officer Tariq Hassan and National Field President Myra Doria noted in a memo that increasing guest counts is cruc
Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull maintains McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $285 to $265.
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Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan reiterates McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) with a Outperform and maintains $295 price target.
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TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintains McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $305 to $285.
Consolidated revenues for the quarter were nearly $6.9 billion, an increase over prior year of 3% (2% in constant currencies)Systemwide sales* to loyalty members across approximately 50 loyalty markets were over $28 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and nearly $8 billion for the quarterCHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. "We will stay laser-focused on providing an unparalleled experience with simple, everyday value and affordability that our consumers can count on as they continue to be mindful about their spending," said Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski. "McDonald's will continue
CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock payable on December 16, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2024. The 6% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend reflects continued confidence in the Accelerating the Arches growth strategy and our ability to drive long-term profitable growth for all stakeholders. McDonald's has a strong history of returning capital to its shareholders and has raised its dividend for 48 consecutive years since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share is equivalent to $7.08
Consolidated revenues for the quarter were nearly $6.5 billion, an increase over prior year of about 1% in constant currenciesSystemwide sales* to loyalty members across 50 loyalty markets were over $26 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and approximately $7 billion for the quarterCHICAGO, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. "We are confident that Accelerating the Arches is the right playbook for our business and as consumers are more discriminating with their spend, we are focused on the outstanding execution of delivering reliable, everyday value and accelerating strategic growth drivers like ch
CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on September 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2024. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. McDonald's uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About McDonald's McD
CHICAGO, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on June 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2024. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. McDonald's uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About McDonald's McDonald's is
Global comparable sales have grown nearly 2% for the quarter, marking 13 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growthConsolidated revenues for the quarter were more than $6 billion, an increase over prior year of over 4% in constant currenciesSystemwide sales* to loyalty members across 50 loyalty markets were nearly $25 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and over $6 billion for the quarterCHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. "Our global comparable sales growth in the first quarter marks 13 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth with 30% growth over the last 4
CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on March 15, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2024. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. McDonald's uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About McDonald's McDonald's i
Global comparable sales have grown 9% for the year and over 30% since 2019Systemwide sales* to loyalty members were over $20 billion for the full year and over $6 billion for the quarter across 50 loyalty markets, with full year growth of more than 45% over prior yearCHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. "Our global comparable sales growth of 9% for the year is a testament to the tremendous dedication of the entire McDonald's System," said McDonald's President and CEO Chris Kempczinski. "Strong execution of our Accelerating the Arches strategy has driven over 30% comparable sales growth s
CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023. The 10% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend reflects continued confidence in the Accelerating the Arches growth strategy and a focus on driving long-term profitable growth for all stakeholders. McDonald's has a strong history of returning capital to its shareholders and has raised its dividend for 47 consecutive years since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share is equivalent to $6.68 an
Global comparable sales increased 11.7% for the quarter, with double-digit growth across each segmentDigital Systemwide sales* in our top six markets were over $8 billion for the quarter, representing nearly 40% of their Systemwide salesCHICAGO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. "Our second quarter results reflect consistently strong execution of our Accelerating the Arches strategy, with global comparable sales growth of 11.7% and double-digit comparable sales growth across each of our segments," said McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Kempczinski. "The McDonald's brand has never been
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Syngenta, McDonald's and Lopez Foods announce collaboration aimed at helping to reduce certain environmental impacts during beef production. McDonald's USA, one of the largest fast food restaurant chains, Lopez Foods, a multi-protein producer and long-term supplier to McDonald's, and Syngenta North America, a leader in agricultural technology, today announced a collaboration that aims to increase feed efficiency and help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced, as part of efforts to improve the sustainability of beef production. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2024111475
Consolidated revenues for the quarter were nearly $6.9 billion, an increase over prior year of 3% (2% in constant currencies)Systemwide sales* to loyalty members across approximately 50 loyalty markets were over $28 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and nearly $8 billion for the quarterCHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. "We will stay laser-focused on providing an unparalleled experience with simple, everyday value and affordability that our consumers can count on as they continue to be mindful about their spending," said Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski. "McDonald's will continue
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ARCO) ("Arcos Dorados" or the "Company"), Latin America's largest restaurant chain and the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee, notified McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) that it will exercise its option to renew its Master Franchise Agreement ("MFA") with McDonald's. As previously disclosed, Arcos Dorados received a Renewal Notice from McDonald's, on August 1, 2024, to replace the parties' existing MFA with a new, 20-year MFA, to be effective as of January 1, 2025. On September 30, 2024, and in line with the current MFA's renewal procedures, Arcos Dorados provided notice to McDonald's of its intention to exercise its Renewal Option. The parties are now
CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock payable on December 16, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2024. The 6% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend reflects continued confidence in the Accelerating the Arches growth strategy and our ability to drive long-term profitable growth for all stakeholders. McDonald's has a strong history of returning capital to its shareholders and has raised its dividend for 48 consecutive years since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share is equivalent to $7.08
Consolidated revenues for the quarter were nearly $6.5 billion, an increase over prior year of about 1% in constant currenciesSystemwide sales* to loyalty members across 50 loyalty markets were over $26 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and approximately $7 billion for the quarterCHICAGO, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. "We are confident that Accelerating the Arches is the right playbook for our business and as consumers are more discriminating with their spend, we are focused on the outstanding execution of delivering reliable, everyday value and accelerating strategic growth drivers like ch
CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on September 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2024. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. McDonald's uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About McDonald's McD
Following his success as Chief Operating Officer at Portillo's, and prior tenure leading world-class operations at Starbucks and McDonald's, Pratt will lead Condado into its next phase of growth Condado Tacos (the "Company"), today announced that after an exhaustive nationwide search it has appointed Derrick Pratt as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. "On behalf of the entire Board of Managers, we are thrilled to welcome Derrick as the next CEO of Condado Tacos," said John G. Troiano, Chairman of the Board. "Derrick brings a wealth of experience in running successful growth-oriented restaurant brands and has an exceptionally strong track record of guidin
CHICAGO, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on June 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2024. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. McDonald's uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About McDonald's McDonald's is
Global comparable sales have grown nearly 2% for the quarter, marking 13 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growthConsolidated revenues for the quarter were more than $6 billion, an increase over prior year of over 4% in constant currenciesSystemwide sales* to loyalty members across 50 loyalty markets were nearly $25 billion for the trailing twelve-month period and over $6 billion for the quarterCHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. "Our global comparable sales growth in the first quarter marks 13 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth with 30% growth over the last 4
Krispy Kreme to provide fresh doughnuts daily at McDonald's restaurants nationwide; Phased rollout will begin in 2H 2024 with nationwide availability expected by the end of 2026 We know nothing hits the spot quite like a fresh, melt-in-your-mouth doughnut paired with your go-to McCafé® order…and today, McDonald's and Krispy Kreme have a sweet update for doughnut fans everywhere. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326675550/en/Krispy Kreme to provide fresh doughnuts daily at McDonald's restaurants nationwide; Phased rollout will begin in 2H 2024 with nationwide availability expected by the end of 2026. (Photo: Bu
Guggenheim downgraded McDonald's from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $285.00 from $290.00 previously
Robert W. Baird downgraded McDonald's from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $290.00 from $320.00 previously
Truist reiterated coverage of McDonald's with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $350.00 from $295.00 previously
Argus upgraded McDonald's from Hold to Buy
Jefferies reiterated coverage of McDonald's with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $330.00 from $310.00 previously
TD Cowen downgraded McDonald's from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $280.00 from $285.00 previously
JP Morgan reiterated coverage of McDonald's with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $290.00 from $300.00 previously
Guggenheim reiterated coverage of McDonald's with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $280.00 from $315.00 previously
Goldman initiated coverage of McDonald's with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $288.00
BofA Securities reiterated coverage of McDonald's with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $288.00 from $302.00 previously
Following his success as Chief Operating Officer at Portillo's, and prior tenure leading world-class operations at Starbucks and McDonald's, Pratt will lead Condado into its next phase of growth Condado Tacos (the "Company"), today announced that after an exhaustive nationwide search it has appointed Derrick Pratt as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. "On behalf of the entire Board of Managers, we are thrilled to welcome Derrick as the next CEO of Condado Tacos," said John G. Troiano, Chairman of the Board. "Derrick brings a wealth of experience in running successful growth-oriented restaurant brands and has an exceptionally strong track record of guidin
Leading Companies Commit to Join 10-Year Initiative Seeking to Engage American Families with Financial Literacy Resources, Tools and Education Where They Live, Work, and Learn Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into the nation's schools, workplaces, communities, and culture, today announced that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) have joined a coalition of nearly 50 leading organizations that have committed to the movement. With these new additions, FL4A members now make up more than one-quarter of the companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and have committed
CHICAGO, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger sent the following message to the McDonald's US System announcing new Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Tabassum Zalotrawala. The digital CV and headshot for Tabassum Zalotrawala are embedded within this release. +++ With the announcement of an evolved Accelerating the Arches strategy to grow faster, meet customer expectations, and make our brand even stronger through new restaurant development, we committed to leveraging our position of strength to grow the number of McD
CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) CEO, Chris Kempczinski sent the following message to the McDonald's global System, announcing the company's new Chief Impact Officer, Jon Banner. The Digital CV and headshot for Mr. Banner are embedded within this release. + + + I am thrilled to share that Jon Banner will be joining McDonald's as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Impact Officer, reporting directly to me and serving on our Global Senior Leadership Team. Jon is the perfect leader to oversee our Sustainability & ESG, Government Relation
CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) CEO, Chris Kempczinski sent the following message to the McDonald's global System, announcing the company's new Chief Information Officer, Brian Rice. The Digital CV and headshot for Mr. Rice are embedded within this release. + + + I am proud to announce that Brian Rice is joining McDonald's as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer, reporting directly to me and serving on our Global Senior Leadership Team. Brian's accomplishments make him the perfect enterprise leader to continue to dri
CHICAGO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) CEO, Chris Kempczinski sent the following message to the McDonald's global System, sharing its international markets leadership structure. Digital CV's and headshots for these leaders are embedded within this release. +++ As our global business and our two international segments continue to grow, each can further benefit from strong leadership teams focused closely on their needs —supporting the strong bench of talent in their segments and representing the perspectives of their markets on the Global Senior