McDonald’s shares extend their slide, sector peers hold steadier in the S&P 500

McDonald’s faces a marked share-price setback, with the fast-food giant lagging key restaurant peers in the S&P 500 while valuation metrics still point to potential long-term support.

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 13:48.

McDonald’s (US5801351017) has seen its shares trade lower on the New York Stock Exchange, with a recent 3 percent daily decline taking the price close to the 52-week low, according to a GuruFocus market note. In the restaurant corner of the S&P 500, the fast-food group now trails sector peers such as Starbucks and Chipotle Mexican Grill in year-to-date performance.

What the latest numbers show

GuruFocus reports that on June 22, 2026 McDonald’s shares fell 3.0 percent to 270.10 dollars, extending a downward trend that has left the stock roughly 10.5 percent lower year-to-date. Over the last 52 weeks, the shares have fluctuated between a high of 341.75 dollars and a low of 270.08 dollars, putting the latest print almost exactly at the lower end of that range.

The same analysis cites a proprietary GF Value estimate of 325.86 dollars per share, which implies the current price sits about 17.1 percent below that intrinsic value measure. A GF Score of 74 out of 100 is described as above average, indicating that, despite recent weakness, the company maintains a profile that GuruFocus considers supportive of long-term returns.

Analysts and sector context

Alongside quantitative metrics, the GuruFocus report highlights that McDonald’s insiders have sold approximately 3.4 million dollars worth of shares over the past three months, a signal interpreted as pointing to muted buying interest from management and directors. While insider selling does not automatically translate into weaker fundamentals, it often feeds cautious sentiment among institutional investors, particularly when share prices are already under pressure.

In the wider US restaurant sector, McDonald’s competes with names such as Starbucks and Chipotle Mexican Grill, both also listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ and part of the S&P 500 benchmark. Sector commentary in the GuruFocus note emphasizes that, relative to its own valuation history, McDonald’s appears undervalued on the GF Value metric, even as its short-term share performance has been weaker than several peers over recent months.

How McDonald’s makes its money

McDonald’s generates revenue primarily through a global mix of company-operated restaurants and franchised locations that pay royalties and, in many cases, rent for the use of its brand and system. A representative flagship product is the Big Mac, which anchors the menu alongside chicken items, breakfast offerings and digital-ordering driven combinations tailored to local tastes in key markets such as the United States, Europe and Asia.

Where the shares trade today

McDonald’s shares (US5801351017) trade on the New York Stock Exchange at 270.10 dollars as of 2026-06-22, based on the latest GuruFocus pricing snapshot. That price level places the company near its 52-week low and reflects the roughly 10.5 percent decline recorded since the start of 2026.

Key data on the McDonald’s shares

• Company: McDonald's Corporation
• ISIN: US5801351017
• WKN: 856958
• Ticker: MCD
• Trading venue: NYSE
• Price (as of 2026-06-22, 16:00): 270.10 USD
• Market cap: 195 billion USD (as of 2026-06-22)
• Sector / industry: Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants
• Index membership: S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average
• Next earnings date: 2026-07-25

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. All data are based on sources deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed, and may have changed since the time of publication.