McDonald's Corporation
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $177.28B
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.17
- Forward P/E
- 19.61
- Dividend yield
- 2.94%
- 52-week range
- $229.20$341.75
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 6.24M
McDonald's (MCD) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $246.67 - $251.75 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $341.75 |
| 52-Week Low | $229.20 |
| Open | $250.53 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.16M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 6.24M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 27.70B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 8.79B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 7.76B |
| EPS (TTM) | $12.30 |
| Profit Margin | 31.72% |
| Operating Margin | 45.84% |
| Annual Dividend | $7.44 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
| Payout Ratio | 60.48% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 177.28B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 713.50M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.17 |
| Forward P/E | 19.61 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.40 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | -173.29 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.57 |
| 50-Day MA | $251.28 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $285.35 |
| 1-Year Change | −17.70% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
McDonald's at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, McDonald's (MCD) has a market capitalization of $177.28B. The stock trades at 20.2× trailing earnings, 19.6× forward earnings and 6.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $8.79B on revenue of $27.70B (a 31.7% profit margin) and generated $7.76B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $822.00M in cash and securities against $54.59B of debt, a net debt position of $53.77B.
McDonald's pays a quarterly dividend totaling $7.44 per share a year, a 2.94% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 60% payout ratio and 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 17.7% over the past year. At $248.46 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $229.20 to $341.75, below its 200-day moving average of $285.35.
Based on 32 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $287.13, 15.6% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's
What is the current stock price for MCD?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MCD stock trades at $248.46. The 52-week range is $229.20–$341.75, with a day range of $246.67–$251.75.
What is the P/E ratio for MCD?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, McDonald's's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 20.2, meaning investors pay $20.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 19.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. McDonald's operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does MCD pay dividends?
Yes, McDonald's pays a 2.94% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($7.44 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 60.5%. The next ex-dividend date is December 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MCD?
Based on ratings from 32 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MCD is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $287.13, a 15.6% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $248.46.
What is the market cap of MCD?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, McDonald's's market capitalization is $177.28B, classifying it as a large-cap company. McDonald's operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.