McDonalds Stock News

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McDonald's remains a safe, defensive dividend stock with global brand strength, appealing to income-focused investors seeking stability and lower volatility. Despite strong Q2 2025 results and impressive international growth, McDonald's faces significant top-line headwinds and limited catalysts for a major upside. Trading at a forward P/E of about 25, McDonald's valuation appears elevated, just...

Shares of WM (WM -0.64%) and McDonald's (MCD -0.97%) have both held investor interest in 2025 for their dependable cash returns.

McDonald's has raised its dividend for 48 consecutive years, supported by strong free cash flow and unmatched profitability within the restaurant industry. Q2 2025 delivered solid results, with revenue up 5% and EPS rising 12% despite a challenging consumer environment. Valuation remains demanding, with forward P/E near 25x and EV/EBITDA at 19x, limiting upside compared to peers offering higher...

Investors can profit from stock investing through price appreciation and collecting dividends. The latter is an important component in an equity investment's total return.

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You can sleep well at night when you invest in safe dividend stocks that hold up well across economic cycles. In fact, a select few companies have defensive business models that thrive in turbulent markets.

McDonald's (MCD -0.82%) is one of history's most successful restaurant chains. What started as a hamburger restaurant in Southern California has grown into a global chain with over 44,000 locations in more than 100 countries.