McDonald’s stock loses 5.55 percent at the close
Published on 09/23/2026 at 23:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
McDonald’s stock closed at USD 236.45 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, down 5.55 percent from the prior close. McDonald’s (ISIN US5801351017) fell while the S&P 500 was down 0.80 percent at 7,702.75, leaving the stock 4.75 percentage points behind the index.
September 23, 2026 in numbers
The decline followed the company’s investor day, where McDonald’s presented its NEXT strategy and plans to spend up to USD 8.5 billion through 2036 supporting franchisee restaurant upgrades. As CNBC reported, management also discussed remodels, technology, training and menu expansion.
The shares opened at USD 250.32 and traded as low as USD 234.04 during the session, according to the session data reported September 23. The company’s investor presentation began at 9:30 a.m. ET, and the selling intensified during afternoon trading.
After the bell today
The investor day was the principal scheduled company event for September 23, 2026. McDonald’s said its plans include approximately USD 5 billion of franchisee support through 2030, while the stock’s regular-session close remained USD 236.45 on the NYSE.
