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McDonald's Corp

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187.14BMarket Cap
21.58P/E TTM

TradingKey Stock Score of McDonald's Corp

Currency: USD Updated: 2026-07-23

Key Insights

McDonald's Corp's fundamentals are relatively stable, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 9 out of 120 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 328.15.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

McDonald's Corp's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
9 / 120
Overall Ranking
70 / 4547
Industry
Hotels & Entertainment Services

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

Current score
Previous score

Media Coverage

Last 24 hours
Coverage Level

47°C

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Neutral

McDonald's Corp Highlights

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McDonald's Corporation, commonly referred to as McDonald's, is an American multinational fast food chain. As of 2024, it ranks as the second largest globally by the number of locations, only behind the Chinese chain Mixue Ice Cream & Tea.

Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California, McDonald's began as a hamburger stand and quickly moved to franchise the concept. The iconic Golden Arches logo was introduced in 1953. In 1955, businessman Ray Kroc became a franchise agent for McDonald's and purchased the company in 1961. Since then, the chain has extended its reach internationally. Today, McDonald's boasts over 50,000 restaurant locations worldwide, with approximately a quarter of them situated in the U.S.

In addition to food sales, McDonald's earns revenue by owning 70% of its restaurant buildings and 45% of the underlying land. As of 2018, McDonald's was the world's second-largest private employer with 1.7 million employees, following Walmart, most of whom are employed at franchise locations.

Among McDonald's bestselling licensed items are its French fries and Big Mac hamburgers, while the menu also features cheeseburgers, chicken, fish, fruit, and salads. The company has faced criticism regarding food nutrition, animal welfare, and low wages for workers.

Industry Leader
The company's revenue leads the industry, with the latest annual revenue totaling USD 26.89B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 59.22%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 59.22%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 21.58, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 539.00M shares, decreasing 0.47% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Andreas Halvorsen
Star Investor Andreas Halvorsen holds 4.02M shares of this stock.

Analyst Rating

Based on 37 analysts
Buy
Current Rating
328.151
Target Price
+24.34%
Upside Space

FAQs

How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of McDonald's Corp?

The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of McDonald's Corp based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points.
These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of McDonald's Corp’s performance and outlook.

How do we generate the financial health score of McDonald's Corp?

To generate the financial health score of McDonald's Corp, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns.
By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects McDonald's Corp's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of McDonald's Corp.

How do we generate the company valuation score of McDonald's Corp?

To generate the company valuation score of McDonald's Corp, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare McDonald's Corp’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value.
By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of McDonald's Corp’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of McDonald's Corp.

How do we generate the earnings forecast score of McDonald's Corp?

To calculate the earnings forecast score of McDonald's Corp, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:
Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.
Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.
By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.
Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps anchor more realistic expectations.
These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on McDonald's Corp’s future.

How do we generate the price momentum score of McDonald's Corp?

When generating the price momentum score for McDonald's Corp, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.
Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.
This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of McDonald's Corp’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for McDonald's Corp.

How do we generate the institutional confidence score of McDonald's Corp?

To generate the institutional confidence score of McDonald's Corp, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about McDonald's Corp’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of McDonald's Corp.

How do we generate the risk management score of McDonald's Corp?

To assess the risk management score of McDonald's Corp, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.
The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.
These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of McDonald's Corp’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of McDonald's Corp.
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