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McDonald's (MCD)

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$302.50 USD

302.50
556,145

+0.86 (0.29%)

Updated Aug 13, 2025 10:40 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value D Growth B Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 24% (187 out of 245)

Industry: Retail - Restaurants

Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

McDonald's (MCD) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

McDonald's (MCD) better-than-expected results in the second quarter can be attributed to robust comparable sales performance across all its segments.

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    Earnings From MCD, AAL, RDS.A

    Earnings From MCD, AAL, RDS.A

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      Jobless Claims, Durable Goods & Earnings: MCD, RDS.A & AAL

      This data comes a day prior to the first read on Q2 2018 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data, which is expected to reach north of 4.0% for the first time in four years.

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        McDonald's (MCD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

        McDonald's (MCD) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.99, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.92.

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          McDonald's (MCD) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

          McDonald's (MCD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 3.65% and 0.72%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2018. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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            Should You Bite Into McDonald's Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

            Shares of McDonald's (MCD) gained 0.6% on Wednesday, just one day ahead of its upcoming earnings release. But what should investors expect from the company's latest report? Let's take a look.

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              Starbucks (SBUX) Q3 Earnings: China-Asia-Pacific Holds Key

              Starbucks' (SBUX) China-Asia-Pacific segment, which witnessed a sharp gain of 54% in the last reported quarter, is likely to continue performing well in third-quarter fiscal 2018.

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                Cost Control to Favor Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Q2 Earnings

                Major sales building efforts along with cost control to drive margins are expected to have favored Cheesecake Factory's (CAKE) second-quarter earnings.

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                  Restaurant Stock Earnings Due on Jul 26: SBUX, MCD & More

                  Given a recovering industry trend, restaurant stocks SBUX, MCD, DNKN and CMG are expected to witness growth in the second quarter.

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                    Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Wendy's, Papa John's, McDonald's, Domino's and Yum Brands

                    Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Wendy's, Papa John's, McDonald's, Domino's and Yum Brands

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                      6 Restaurant Stocks Set to Serve Up Earnings Beat This Season

                      Rising consumer discretionary spending is changing the restaurant landscape.

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                        Noodles & Company (NDLS) Stock Up Despite Q2 Earnings Miss

                        Increased revenues from higher comps favor Noodles & Company's (NDLS) second-quarter earnings.

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                          McDonald's (MCD) Q2 Earnings: Will Solid Comps Trend Continue?

                          McDonald's (MCD) sales building initiatives are driving global comparable sales. Also, increase in global guest count bodes well for the company.

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                            McDonald's & Starbucks Come Together to Save the Planet

                            Although it's clear that Starbucks (SBUX) and McDonald's (MCD) are clear rivals, especially when it comes to quick coffee, they are now teaming up to create a recyclable cup that is part of the food industry's effort of using less plastic in packaging.

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                              Domino's (DPZ) Q2 Earnings: Will Solid Comps Trend Continue?

                              Domino's (DPZ) continues with robust comparable sales trend over the past few quarters.

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                                Is It Time to Buy Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Again?

                                Shares of Starbucks (SBUX) popped again Friday as part of a nearly week-long climb. Despite this recent surge, SBUX stock is still down big over the last year. So what has investors excited about the coffee giant again, and is now the time to buy Starbucks on the dip?

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                                  Darden Gains More Than 20% Over a Year: More Room to Run?

                                  Darden's (DRI) shares gain on the company's efforts to improve the basic operating factors of the business - food, service and atmosphere. However, competition and elevated costs hurt.

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                                    Can Chipotle (CMG) and Its Fast Casual Peers Revive a Dying Trend?

                                    It was only a couple of years ago that fast casual dining was the biggest trend in the restaurant industry. Now, can Chipotle (CMG) lead a rebound in the dying trend?

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                                      Nike Already Won the FIFA World Cup Over Adidas

                                      The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is nearing its climax, with the final set to kick off this Sunday on Fox (FOXA). And although the final matchup isn't set and the victorious nation has not hoisted the trophy, Nike (NKE) already beat its rival Adidas (ADDDY) at the World Cup.

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                                        Here's Why Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Climbed Today

                                        Shares of Starbucks (SBUX) surged over 2% on Monday following two significant pieces of news regarding the recently-struggling coffee powerhouse, including a possible Alibaba (BABA) partnership to help boost growth in China.

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                                          Cracker Barrel Strategic Efforts Bode Well: Should You Hold?

                                          Cracker Barrel (CBRL) continues focusing on rejuvenation its menu, which serves as the backbone of the company's riveting growth potential.

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                                            Here's How FIFA's World Cup Sponsors Have Performed on the Stock Market

                                            The knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia kicks off Saturday on Fox (FOXA) and Telemundo. With half of the original 32 teams eliminated and ratings up, World Cup drama is really just beginning. So let's see how some of the biggest FIFA and World Cup sponsors have performed, along with a quick look at the TV ratings.

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                                              Dave & Buster's Banks on Unique Business Model, Costs Ail

                                              Continual expansion through store openings and a strategic business model position Dave & Buster's (PLAY) on growth trajectory. However, high costs and stiff competition remain potential concerns.

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                                                The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Procter & Gamble, AbbVie, IBM, McDonald's and General Electric

                                                The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Procter & Gamble, AbbVie, IBM, McDonald's and General Electric

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                                                  Top Research Reports for Procter & Gamble, AbbVie & IBM

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