The series is stated in the current share scale after splits; dividends are not included in the price
McDonald's is in essence a landlord and brand owner: nearly all restaurants belong to franchisees, and the company collects royalties and rent.
The overwhelming majority of outlets are franchised. The company owns or leases the underlying real estate and sublets it to the operator, collecting both a percentage of sales and a rent payment. That structure produces very high margins and predictable cash flow: it tracks restaurant turnover while carrying almost none of the restaurants' operating costs.
The key metric is comparable sales at existing restaurants. Growth comes from price, menu renewal, digital channels and delivery; in recent years the app and partner services have supplied a significant share of orders. The loyalty programme turns a one-off visit into a repeat one and has become a growth tool in its own right.
Risks are consumer-driven and geographic: the network spans the world, so currency moves and local boycotts appear in the accounts. During inflation the company gains from customers trading down out of pricier restaurants, but runs into a ceiling on further price rises. McDonald's has raised its dividend for decades.
Based on the last 12 months of reports, through 30 June 2026
The sector median covers every company in the sector on the US market, loss-making ones included.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is a company in the Consumer cyclical sector; its shares trade on NYSE.
The price of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) on October 30, 2026 is 258.24 $, +0.33 % on the day. Over 52 weeks the stock traded between 229.20 $ and 341.75 $; the price now sits 26 % of the way up that range. Over the past year the price changed by −20.56 %. The P/E ratio is 20.80, which is above the sector median (18.44). Market capitalization is 182.73 billion $, rank 1 among 38 stocks of the same industry with a known capitalization.
McDonald's Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker MCD. The company belongs to the Consumer cyclical sector. The trading history on this page starts on 22 August 2016.
Over the past 52 weeks MCD has traded between 229.20 $ and 341.75 $. As of 30 October 2026 the price stood 11.82 % of the way from the 52-week low to the high.
Over one year MCD shares fell 20.56 %; over six months they fell 21.00 %. Volatility over 90 days is 22.39 %. Dividends are not included: this is price change only, as of 30 October 2026.
MCD trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8, above the sector median of 18.4. Price to sales is 6.6, above the sector median of 0.8. Calculated from reports for the period ending 30 June 2026.
McDonald's Corporation reported revenue of 27.7B $ and net income of 8.8B $ over the last four quarters. Net margin is 31.72 %. Revenue changed by +6.30 % year over year. Earnings per share are 12.31 $. Market capitalisation is 182.7B $.
