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McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

$278.04−0.78%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 5, 2026$278.04▼ 9.04% in range
Nov 5, 2025Low $230.88 · High $341.06Nov 5, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

McDonald's closed at $278.04 on Nov 5, down 0.78%, 18.5% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 7.3M shares was 1.25× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +20.4% over one month, -2.0% over six months, -7.1% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $7.10B, up 3.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 33.3%.

Short interest was 13.5M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 2.3% from the prior report (1.9% of float, 2.2 days to cover).

Market cap$196.75B707.6M shares
Revenue · quarter$7.10B+3.8% YoY
Diluted EPS$3.32+5.7% YoY
P/E · TTM22.4×P/S 7.1×
Net margin33.3%Gross 90.4%
Dividend yield2.68%$1.86 last paid
52-week range230.88 – 341.06−18.5% from high
Volume7.3M1.25× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d25.1%Annualised
Short % of float1.9%2.2 days to cover
Net cash-$39.47BCash $822.0M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +8.0%1M +20.4%3M +1.3%6M −2.0%YTD −9.0%1Y −7.1%3Y +6.1%5Y +13.3%

Earnings reactions

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Rank within Restaurants & Hospitality

Percentile among 45 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum30
Revenue growth45
Net margin91
Value (low P/E)64
Size100

Industry medians: 6-month return +6.0%, revenue growth +3.9%, net margin 5.4%, P/E 30.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short13.5M−2.3% vs prior
Days to cover2.2Settled Oct 15
% of float1.9%
Short vol. 10d30.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Restaurants & Hospitality

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
MCDMcDonald's$278.04−0.78%−2.0%+3.8%33.3%22.4$196.75B
SBUXStarbucks$106.16−3.23%+1.8%−1.4%11.2%61.0$121.03BCompare
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill$35.40+0.57%+6.4%+9.6%10.3%32.5$44.78BCompare
YUMYum! Brands$166.09−0.13%+5.6%+12.3%39.3%20.2$44.68BCompare
QSRRestaurant Brands International$78.55+0.22%−0.7%+3.1%21.5%18.2$27.36BCompare
DRIDarden Restaurants$228.67−0.84%+17.2%+5.1%7.3%21.9$25.87BCompare
YUMCYum China Holdings$49.77+0.18%+3.5%+12.6%7.8%17.2$16.73BCompare
ARMKARAMARK$50.30−3.88%+11.6%+9.3%1.9%34.6$13.26BCompare
TXRHTexas Roadhouse$191.79−2.37%+21.4%+11.1%7.3%30.5$12.59BCompare

News about McDonald's

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Is McDonald's Stock Worth Buying Amid Growth and Valuation Risks?Zacks Investment Research · 12h ago▼ NegativeMcDonald's Jumps 21.4% in a Month, but Can MCD Keep Climbing Higher?Zacks Investment Research · 12h ago▼ NegativeMcDonald's Q3 Earnings Beat, but U.S. Traffic Still Pressures GrowthZacks Investment Research · 12h agoNeutralMcDonald's: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Motley Fool · 1d ago▲ PositiveWhy McDonald's Stock Popped TodayThe Motley Fool · 1d ago▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does McDonald's do?
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally.
What is MCD's market cap?
$196.75B, based on the Nov 5 close of $278.04.
What is MCD's P/E ratio?
22.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $8.79B.
Does McDonald's pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1.86 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 2.68%.
How much of MCD is sold short?
13.5M shares, 1.9% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is MCD in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Restaurants & Hospitality industry.

About McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), internationally operated markets (35%), and internationally developmental/licensed segments (26%).

HQ: Chicago, IL150,000 employeesListed Jul 5, 1966mcdonalds.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology