McDonald's: A Resilient Defensive Play, But Premium Valuation May Cap Upside [Seeking Alpha]
McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
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MCD trades at a forward P/E of 25x, a 55% premium to the sector median and 8% above the S&P 500 average. Tailwinds include strong brand recognition, defensive qualities, and affordable menu options supporting income and stability. Headwinds are the already-priced-in international growth, rising competition, and consumer trends toward healthier alternatives. ozgurdonmaz/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Following my last article on McDonald's ( MCD ), the stock price appreciated by 0.50%, yet underperformed the benchmark. This highlights my anticipation, following the thesis of an elevated multiple capping the upside in the near term. This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alp
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- Affordability isn't enough. Fast-casual restaurants need a fandom-first approach [Fortune]Fortune
- Jim Cramer Says “Buy, Buy, Buy the Stock of McDonald's” [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- The Recession-Resistant Playbook: How Franchises Can Stay Strong In Uncertain Times [Forbes]Forbes
- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 74% of the company [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- I left consulting to begin teaching at Dartmouth right before the release of ChatGPT. Disruption is always messy—and there's always a twist [Fortune]Fortune
MCD
Earnings
- 11/5/25 - Miss
MCD
Sec Filings
- 12/2/25 - Form 4
- 12/1/25 - Form 144
- 11/26/25 - Form 4
- MCD's page on the SEC website