McDonald`s Corp MCD Stock Analysis
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- Market closed · opens Monday 9:30 AM ET
$278.04 down $2.18, 0.78% at close Nov 5
Last close · Previous close $280.22
- Market cap
- At the Nov 5 close
- P/E ratio
- On last 12 months’ EPS
- Diluted EPS
- Last 12 months
- Dividend yield
- 2.68%Last 12 months
Price chart
$278.04down $2.18, 0.78%Thu, Nov 5 session
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Price data
Trading
- Previous close$280.22Nov 4
- Volume7.33MNov 5 session
Shares traded on all US exchanges in the last completed session. Live intraday volume covers IEX only, so it is left out.
- Avg. volume5.93MLast 21 sessions
The average daily shares traded over the last 21 trading sessions, about one calendar month.
- 52-week range: $229.20 to $341.75; now $278.04
The lowest and highest trades over the past 52 weeks, adjusted for splits. The marker shows the latest price.
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Performance
Past performance, measured to the Nov 5 close. Total return includes reinvested dividends.Price change only, without dividends. Compared with the S&P 500, using SPY.
MCD beat the S&P 500 in 2 of 7 periods.
| Period | MCD and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | MCD: up 19.3% S&P 500: down 5.4% | MCD beat the S&P 500 by 24.7 percentage points Beat |
| 3M | MCD: up 2.2% S&P 500: down 4.5% | MCD beat the S&P 500 by 6.7 percentage points Beat |
| YTD | MCD: down 7.2% S&P 500: up 8.3% | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 15.5 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | MCD: down 6.7% S&P 500: up 9.3% | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 16.0 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | MCD: up 11.6% S&P 500: up 74.8% +3.7% vs +20.5% a year | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 63.2 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | MCD: up 22.7% S&P 500: up 67.3% +4.2% vs +10.8% a year | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 44.6 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | MCD: up 218.5% S&P 500: up 311.8% +12.3% vs +15.2% a year | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 93.3 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in MCD 10 years ago (Nov 4, 2016) would be worth about $31,847 at the close on , with dividends reinvested. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $41,184.
MCD beat the S&P 500 in 2 of 7 periods.
| Period | MCD and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | MCD: up 19.3% S&P 500: down 5.4% | MCD beat the S&P 500 by 24.7 percentage points Beat |
| 3M | MCD: up 1.5% S&P 500: down 4.8% | MCD beat the S&P 500 by 6.3 percentage points Beat |
| YTD | MCD: down 9.0% S&P 500: up 7.5% | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 16.5 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | MCD: down 9.0% S&P 500: up 8.2% | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 17.2 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | MCD: up 3.8% S&P 500: up 68.6% +1.2% vs +19.0% a year | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 64.8 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | MCD: up 9.2% S&P 500: up 56.4% +1.8% vs +9.4% a year | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 47.2 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | MCD: up 150.4% S&P 500: up 251.5% +9.6% vs +13.4% a year | MCD trailed the S&P 500 by 101.1 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in MCD 10 years ago (Nov 4, 2016) would be worth about $25,040 at the close on , not counting dividends. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $35,147.
All-time high
$341.06
Closing high on . Now 18.5% below that record.
Split-adjusted daily closes since Jan 2, 1970.
Stock splits
9
Latest: 2-for-1 on . One share bought before the first split is 122 shares today.
All 9 splits
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
- 3-for-2
- 3-for-2
- 3-for-2
- 3-for-2
- 2-for-1
- 3-for-2
Valuation
Financials
Dividends
Cash dividends per share by ex-dividend year, adjusted for splits.
Dividends per share
Data table
| Year | Per share |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.61 |
| 2017 | $3.83 |
| 2018 | $4.19 |
| 2019 | $4.73 |
| 2020 | $5.04 |
| 2021 | $5.25 |
| 2022 | $5.66 |
| 2023 | $6.23 |
| 2024 | $6.78 |
| 2025 | $7.17 |
| 2026 (to date) | $5.58 |
Dividend details
- $7.44Per share, last 12 months
Cash dividends per share with ex-dividend dates in the last 12 months.
- Dividend yield2.68%Last 12 months
- $1.86Ex-dividend
The most recent payment per share. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don’t receive it.
- FrequencyQuarterly4 payments in the last 12 months
- up 7.3% a yearFull years 2020–2025
The compound annual growth rate of the full-year dividend per share from 2020 to 2025.
- 17 yearsThrough 2025
How many calendar years in a row the full-year amount has risen, through 2025.
About McDonald`s Corp
Ronald McDonald House® is an independent, nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization that cares for families when they have children who are ill or injured. Through a global network of 250+ independently operated Chapters in 60+ countries and regions, we surround families with the resources, services and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child's care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.
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- Price history since
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MCD stock FAQ
What is MCD stock’s price today?
McDonald`s (MCD) traded at $278.04 at the close on , down $2.18 (0.78%) from the previous close of $280.22. Over the past 52 weeks it has traded between $229.20 and $341.75.
If you invested $1,000 in MCD 10 years ago, how much would you have now?
With dividends reinvested, $1,000 invested in MCD on would be worth about $3,185 at the close on , a total return of +218.5%. The same $1,000 would be worth $1,227 if invested five years ago, $933 if invested one year ago, $11,911 if invested 20 years ago, and $24,477 if invested 30 years ago. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
Does MCD pay a dividend?
Yes. McDonald`s pays a quarterly dividend. The most recent was $1.86 per share, with an ex-dividend date of . Over the last twelve months it paid $7.44 per share, a 2.68% yield at the close, and the full-year dividend has risen 17 years in a row (how dividend yield works).
Based on the last 12 months’ payments ($7.44 per share), and if the next 12 months match the last 12, 100 shares would receive about $744 over 12 months, and $1,000 over 12 months would take about 135 shares, roughly $37,535 at the close. Dividends can change.
What is MCD’s 52-week high and low?
Over the past 52 weeks MCD has traded as low as $229.20 and as high as $341.75. At $278.04 at the close on , it is 18.6% below that high and 21.3% above the low.
What is MCD’s all-time high?
MCD’s highest closing price was $341.06 on , adjusted for stock splits. At $278.04 at the close on , it is 18.5% below that record.
Has MCD stock ever split?
Yes, nine times: 3-for-2 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 3-for-2 on ; 3-for-2 on ; 3-for-2 on ; 3-for-2 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on . One share bought before the first split would be 122 shares today.
How has MCD stock performed?
Including dividends and measured to the close on , MCD has returned −7.2% so far this year and −6.7% over the past year, and +22.7% over five years (+4.2% a year). Over the same periods the S&P 500, measured by SPY, returned +8.3%, +9.3% and +67.3%. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What exchange does MCD trade on?
McDonald`s trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MCD. Its price history on this dashboard begins on .
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