MCD - McDonald's Corporation
The world's largest fast-food franchise by revenue, monetizing billions of daily visits through a real estate-backed franchise model that generates exceptional and consistent cash flows.
Finlify Score
43.7 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Close Price
$286.12
+0.46%
52W Range
$271.85 - $341.75
Market Cap
$198.4B
+0.5%Compared to previous day
2026 Q1 Revenue
$6.5B
-7.0%Changes from last reporting quarter
2026 Q1 EPS
$2.78
Diluted shares
Analyst Rating
40 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
61.3
40-70 moderate
2Y Range Position
43%
-16.3% from high / +17.5% from low
Beta
0.41
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
1.81
MACD line -0.98 / signal line -2.78
Fundamental Trend
Growth 43.5Financial Health
Quality 64.6Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
AVOID43.7 / 100
Score History
Finlify Score and component trend
Financial Statements
Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.
| 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.5B-7.0% | $7.0B-1.0% | $7.1B+3.4% | $6.8B+14.9% |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | $3.0B-6.4% | $3.2B-6.0% | $3.4B+3.9% | $3.2B+22.1% |
| Net Income | $2.0B-8.4% | $2.2B-5.0% | $2.3B+1.1% | $2.3B+20.6% |
Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.
AI Signal
Generated Jun 16, 2026
The Finlify signal for MCD on 2026-06-12 is AVOID, driven by a Finlify Score of 43.3 out of 100. This score suggests a cautious stance, primarily influenced by its Relative Strength and Fundamental Trend components.
Technical
The Relative Strength score of 25.6 out of 100 appears relatively low, suggesting underperformance compared to other assets. While Accumulation/Volume is neutral at 50.0/100 and RSI(14) is at 53.8, the asset has experienced a -9.8% return over the past 60 days. This recent performance indicates it is trading 16.5% below its 52-week high, despite a modest 3.6% gain over the last 20 days.
Fundamentals
The Fundamental Trend score of 43.5 out of 100 suggests some underlying challenges, although Financial Quality appears moderate at 64.6 out of 100. Valuation metrics such as a P/E ratio of 23.8x, P/B of 15.3x, and P/S of 7.6x may indicate a relatively high valuation. Despite a low Beta of 0.4, suggesting lower volatility, the asset offers a dividend yield of 2.61%.
Macro Context
The current macro environment, characterized by elevated inflation with CPI at 4.3% and Core PCE at 3.3%, along with a 10Y Treasury Yield of 4.5%, could potentially impact consumer discretionary spending. While the unemployment rate is 4.3%, persistent inflationary pressures may influence demand for restaurant services like McDonald's.
Key Risks
- The asset's valuation metrics, including a P/E of 23.8x and P/B of 15.3x, appear relatively high, especially when considered against a Fundamental Trend score of 43.5/100.
- Recent technical performance indicates a 60-day return of -9.8% and a Relative Strength score of 25.6/100, suggesting potential underperformance.
- Elevated inflation, with CPI at 4.3% and Core PCE at 3.3%, may pressure consumer discretionary spending, potentially impacting future revenue for McDonald's.