MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
NYSE: MCD · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$284.04
-0.40% today
Updated 2026-05-04
Market cap
$201.95B
P/E ratio
23.97
P/S ratio
7.51x
EPS (TTM)
$11.85
Dividend yield
2.50%
52W range
$279 – $340
Volume
3.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
56
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B5.3
Quality
C+8.0
Profitability
A3.3
Valuation
D3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
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Altman Z-Score
—
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$344.55
+21.30%
12-Month target
$308.07
+8.46%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$154.01
Margin of safety
-85.16%
4 Strong Buy15 Buy16 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 31.90% — above average
+ Free cash flow $1.64B — positive
+ Debt/equity -38.12x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 85.16% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $23.18B | $25.50B | $25.92B | $26.89B | $26.88B | $29.0B |
| Net income | $6.18B | $8.47B | $8.22B | $8.56B | $2.16B | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $11.85 | $13.39 |
| Free cash flow | $5.49B | $7.25B | $6.67B | $7.19B | $1.64B | — |
| Profit margin | 26.65% | 33.22% | 31.72% | 31.85% | 31.90% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | ERLINGER, JOSEPH M. | Sale | 333 | $302.72 |
| 2026-04-10 | ERLINGER, JOSEPH M. | Sale | 2,626 | — |
| 2026-04-10 | ERLINGER, JOSEPH M. | Buy | 2,626 | $157.79 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
McDonald’s Corporation trades at $284.04. representing a P/E of 23.97x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $26.88B. with profit margins at 31.90%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $154.01.
Frequently asked questions
What is McDonald’s Corporation's stock price?
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) trades at $284.04.
Is McDonald’s Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 56/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $154.01.
What is the price target of McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)?
The analyst target price is $344.55, representing +21.3% upside from the current price of $284.04.
What is the intrinsic value of McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $154.01, a -85.2% margin of safety versus $284.04.
What is the future stock price of MCD by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates McDonald’s Corporation could reach $614.28 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is McDonald’s Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $26.88B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio7.51x
ROE—
Beta0.44
50D MA$313.81
200D MA$309.49
Shares out0.71B
Float0.71B
Short ratio—
Avg volume3.2M
Performance
1 week-2.06%
1 month-8.28%
3 months-12.23%
YTD-7.04%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—