McDonalds Stock News

Evercore ISI hiked its price target on McDonald's stock Monday, notes market share gains for Dow Jones giant.

McDonald's, an American multinational fast-food restaurant chain, is now a $193 billion (by market cap) QSR monster. McDonald's has increased its dividend for 48 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 7.2%. McDonald's revenue has actually slightly decreased from $27.4 billion in FY 2014 to $25.5 billion in FY 2023.

Unemployment and inflation data currently imply that the strength of the economy is a mixed bag. Financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan both see a chance of a recession in 2025.

24/7 Wall St. Insights The McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) board of directors needs to decide if following the example set by Starbucks Corp.

Many companies in the restaurant/fast-food industry, including McDonald's, are showing signs of a slowing consumer. Wingstop is showing the opposite.

With market volatility brought forth by Warren Buffett's second-quarter share sales, the unwinding of Japan's Yen carry trade, and the underwhelming U.S. jobs number, investor nerves have really been put to the test. The trio of concerning headlines may paint a terrifying picture for the rest of the year and perhaps part of 2025 when it comes to which stocks to buy.

From a long-term perspective, prolonged and stable returns often lead to dividend stocks. These types of stocks provide constant income and mark strong business fundamentals.

As the dark clouds of a potential recession loom on the horizon, investors are scrambling to find safe havens for their hard-earned money. While it's true that most stocks tend to suffer during economic downturns, there are always a few outliers that manage to defy the odds and emerge stronger than ever.