Mcdonalds Corp (MCD) Stock Price & Analysis
Mcdonalds Corp (MCD) rose 0.75% to USD 264.76 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
MCD last closed at USD 262.8; the session ranged USD 262.9–266.46 on volume of 2,737,523 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 260.96–341.75 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 264.76 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.75% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 262.8 |
| Open | USD 263.79 |
| Day Range | USD 262.9 – 266.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 260.96 – 341.75 |
| Volume | 2,737,523 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MCD)
Nexqual's technical model rates MCD "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.22 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 275.6) |
| MACD | -3.68 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MCD)
Wall Street analysts rate MCD "Buy" based on 31 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 324.71 (range USD 250–407), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 31 |
| Mean Target | USD 324.71 |
| High Target | USD 407 |
| Low Target | USD 250 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 18 / 15 / 1 |
Earnings (MCD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.32 |
| Revenue Estimate | $7.13B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.83 vs est 2.74 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.12 vs est 3.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.22 vs est 3.33 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 3.19 vs est 3.15 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MCD)
| Total Revenue | $27.45B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +9.40% |
| Gross Margin | +57.35% |
| Operating Margin | +44.25% |
| Profit Margin | +31.62% |
| Current Ratio | 1.14 |
| Total Cash | $1.17B |
| Total Debt | $54.90B |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.95B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MCD)
Nexqual rates Mcdonalds Corp's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 57%, operating 44% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.17B cash vs $54.9B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $5.95B, 22% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (MCD)
| Insider Ownership | +0.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +77.14% |
| Float | 709.48M |
| Short % of Float | +1.72% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (MCD)
Mcdonalds Corp is led by Christopher J. Kempczinski (age 56), Chairman President, & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Chairman President, & CEO | Christopher J. Kempczinski (age 56) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & Global CFO | Ian Frederick Borden (age 56) |
| Executive Vice President & Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer | Gillian McDonald (age 59) |
| EVP & President of McDonald's USA | Joseph Erlinger (age 51) |
| Executive VP & President of International Operated Markets | Manuel J.M. Steijaert (age 54) |
Major Backers & Investors (MCD)
Notable institutional backers of Mcdonalds Corp include JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 5.82% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.2% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 1.71% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 1.37% |
| Fidelity | 1.28% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.11% |
| BlackRock | 9.11% |
| State Street | 6.92% |
| Geode Capital | 2.53% |
| Northern Trust | 1.16% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Mcdonalds Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-24)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally.
- It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions.
- The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.