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
42.5 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Close Price
$268.44
-1.13%
52W Range
$260.96 - $341.75
Market Cap
$192.1B
-1.1%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
41 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
42.9
40-70 moderate
2Y Range Position
9%
-21.5% from high / +2.9% from low
Beta
0.42
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
0.56
MACD line -2.08 / signal line -2.64
Fundamental Trend
Growth 43.5Financial Health
Quality 64.6Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
AVOID42.5 / 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 Jul 25, 2026
The Finlify signal for MCD on 2026-07-23 is AVOID, with a Finlify Score of 42.4 out of 100, suggesting a cautious stance based on its component scores.
Technical
The asset's Relative Strength score of 27.0/100 and Accumulation / Volume score of 41.8/100 appear subdued. Technical indicators show a 20-day return of -4.0% and a 60-day return of -9.4%, with the asset trading 22.9% below its 52-week high, which may indicate recent downward momentum.
Fundamentals
The Fundamental Trend score of 43.5/100 suggests some headwinds, although Financial Quality appears relatively solid at 64.6/100. Valuation metrics such as a P/E of 21.9x, P/B of 15.3x, and P/S of 7.0x may indicate a premium valuation. MCD also offers a dividend yield of 2.83% and exhibits a low beta of 0.4, suggesting lower volatility relative to the market.
Macro Context
With a CPI YoY of 3.7% and a Core PCE YoY of 3.4%, persistent inflation may impact consumer purchasing power and MCD's operational costs. The 10Y Treasury Yield at 4.7% suggests a higher discount rate environment, which could influence equity valuations.
Key Risks
- The low Relative Strength score of 27.0/100 and recent negative returns, including a -9.4% over 60 days, may indicate ongoing technical weakness.
- Valuation metrics such as a P/E of 21.9x and P/B of 15.3x appear elevated, which could limit future upside potential.
- Elevated inflation (CPI YoY 3.7%) and higher interest rates (10Y Treasury Yield 4.7%) could pressure consumer spending and increase operational costs.