McDonald's Stock - Analyst consensus and strategy in focus
17.06.2026 - 17:01:33 | ad-hoc-news.de
Edited by ad hoc news Operations & Strategy Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/17/2026, 14:55 UTC. Details in the imprint.
McDonald's (US5801351017) remains one of the most closely watched consumer stocks worldwide. According to recent analyst data aggregated by MarketBeat, the stock still carries an average "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price target in the mid-$330 range.
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What analyst data show
Recent filings summarized by MarketBeat show institutional investors such as J. Stern & Co. LLP and Russell Investments increasing their positions in McDonald's shares in the latest reported quarter. MarketBeat also reports an average analyst rating of "Moderate Buy".
According to the same overview, the consensus price target stands around $336 per share, implying notable upside from current trading levels. Individual targets vary by house, but the overall stance remains constructive rather than euphoric.
Valuation and market metrics
On trading platforms such as Robinhood, McDonald's stock recently changed hands around the high-$280 range, with an indicated price-to-earnings ratio in the low-20s and a dividend yield of roughly 2.5%. This places the stock firmly in the large-cap, income-generating bracket.
Robinhood data also point to a market capitalization of just over $200 billion, underlining McDonald's role as a heavyweight in global consumer discretionary indices. Against that backdrop, many analysts frame the stock as a defensive consumption play rather than a pure growth story.
How the business is organized
McDonald's generates systemwide sales primarily through a franchise-driven model, where most restaurants are operated by independent licensees paying rent and royalties. The company retains a smaller number of company-operated stores to test formats and maintain operational know-how.
According to corporate disclosures, the U.S. remains the largest single market by revenue, complemented by a diversified international footprint that spans Europe, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets. This mix helps cushion regional economic swings while keeping the brand globally visible.
The product behind the stock
The core of McDonald's business is quick-service food built around flagship items such as the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets and the Egg McMuffin breakfast line. Seasonal promotions, value menus and localized offerings complement this standardized global core.
Where the stock trades today
McDonald's shares (US5801351017) trade on the New York Stock Exchange at $285.67 as of 06/17/2026, 14:45 UTC.
Key facts on McDonald's stock
- Company: McDonald's Corporation
- ISIN: US5801351017
- WKN: 856958
- Ticker: MCD
- Venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 06/17/2026, 14:45 UTC): 285.67 USD
- Market cap: 202.97 billion USD (as of 06/17/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants
- Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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