McDonalds Stock News

In the fourth quarter of 2024, fast-food giant McDonald's (MCD -1.84%) raised its quarterly dividend from $1.67 per share to $1.77 per share. This is more consequential than just a 6% increase to its dividend.

The recent stock market pullback sparked by Donald Trump's tariff threats has unnerved many investors, especially older ones who could hit the panic button if the latest relief rally runs out of steam.

Consumer discretionary stocks are under pressure, and that weakness extends to several iconic, large-cap blue-chip stocks. However, at a time when many stocks are underperforming, McDonald's Corp. NYSE: MCD is trending in the right direction.

U.S. stocks are experiencing a rather volatile period. Despite multiple optimistic forecasts for the S&P 500 heading into 2025, the benchmark index is down 3.6% year to date as of this writing.

Fans can enter creative mode ahead of the film's release with a new, limited-time meal and Happy Meal, both of which include collectibles, gaming exclusives & more CHICAGO , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From crafting pixel-perfect replicas of our Golden Arches and world-famous menu items, to stacking block upon block into full-on restaurants, fans have been building their love for McDonald's ...

McDonald's (MCD 1.07%) and Restaurant Brands International (QSR 0.32%) are two top restaurant stocks you can buy and hold for the long term. The former focuses on one massive brand while the latter has multiple iconic names under its umbrella, including Tim Hortons and Burger King.

A list of 8 companies that are projected to reach Dividend King status in the future. These companies offer various dividend yields ranging from 0.80% to nearly 4.5%. The average 10-year dividend growth rate for these 8 companies is 8.6%, well above typical inflation.

A list of 9 companies that may reach Dividend King status in the near future. These companies span various sectors and offer investors a wide range of dividend growth rates and yields. A few of these companies have abnormally high payout ratios, which may hinder their ability to achieve Dividend King status.