Quote & Headlines
Market Currents
StockTalk
Today
5d
1m
3m
1y
5y
10y
52wk high:
52wk low:
EPS:
PE:
Div Rate:
Yield:
Market Cap:
Volume:
22,796 people get MCD articles and Market Currents by email alert.
Get email alerts on MCD »
HEADLINES:
ALL
|
PRO
|
FOCUS
|
RELATED
|
TRANSCRIPTS
|
NEWS & PR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Chow Down On Almost Restaurant ETFsBenzinga • Thu, May 16 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
To learn more about Seeking Alpha Pro, click here.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Chow Down On Almost Restaurant ETFsBenzinga • Thu, May 16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
McDonald's CEO Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Oct 19, 2012
-
McDonald's CEO Discusses Q2 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Jul 23, 2012 • 3 Comments
-
McDonald's' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Apr 20, 2012
-
McDonald's' CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jan 24, 2012
-
McDonald's Corp. - Shareholder/Analyst CallThu, Nov 10, 2011
-
McDonald's' CEO Discusses Q3 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Oct 21, 2011 • 3 Comments
-
McDonald's' CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Apr 22, 2011 • 1 Comment
-
McDonald's' CEO Discusses Q4 2010 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Jan 24, 2011 • 1 Comment
-
McDonald's CEO Discusses Q3 2010 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Oct 26, 2010
-
McDonald’s Corporation Q1 2010 Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Apr 21, 2010
-
McDonald’s Corporation Q4 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Jan 22, 2010
-
McDonald’s Corporation Q2 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Jul 23, 2009
-
McDonald's Corporation Q1 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Apr 22, 2009
-
McDonalds Corp. Q4 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Jan 26, 2009
-
McDonald’s Corporation Q3 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Oct 22, 2008
-
McDonald's Q2 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Jul 23, 2008
-
McDonald's Q1 2008 Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Apr 22, 2008 • 1 Comment
-
at CNBC.com (Sat, 1:50PM)
-
at CNBC.com (Fri, 5:04PM)
-
at CNBC.com (Tue, 10:07AM)
-
at Fox Business (May 8, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (May 8, 2013)
-
at Fox Business (May 8, 2013)
-
at Fox Business (May 8, 2013)
-
PR Newswire (May 8, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (May 6, 2013)
-
at MarketWatch.com (May 5, 2013)
-
at MarketWatch.com (May 1, 2013)
-
at MarketWatch.com (May 1, 2013)
-
at Fox Business (Apr 30, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (Apr 30, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (Apr 26, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (Apr 26, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (Apr 26, 2013)
-
at Fox Business (Apr 26, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (Apr 25, 2013)
-
at CNBC.com (Apr 24, 2013)
MCD vs. ETF Alternatives
Company Description
The Company franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants in the food service industry. These restaurants serve a varied, yet limited, value-priced menu (see Products) in more than 100 countries around the world.
All restaurants are operated either by the Company or by franchisees, including... More
- All
- | Earnings
- | Dividends
- | M&A
- | On the move
- Friday, May 17, 2:34 PM McDonald's (MCD) will boost its workforce by 83% this year to take it to 165K as it picks up its pace of store growth in the nation. The restaurant operator has less than half of the fast-food market share that Yum Brands claims, but the gap is narrowing with KFC China suffering some turmoil. 10 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, May 17, 6:51 AM McDonald's (MCD) is considering removing more items from its menu to become streamlined, according to information tipped off by a franchisee. Fruit & Walnut salads, Chicken Selects and Angus burgers have already been selected for elimination while Caesar salads, the McSkillet Burrito, and steak bagels could also be on the copping block. The streamlining moves falls in line with a new focus from the company on costs and its value menu. 5 Comments [Consumer]
- Thursday, May 16, 9:41 AM Can McDonald's (MCD -0.6%) reinflate same-store sales with its plan to focus on value pricing and swap in new quarter pounder products for Angus burgers? Many Wall Street profit estimates on McDonald's bank on a summertime bump from the menu innovation, but the volume of sales will have to be high to offset the shift to lower-margin items. What to watch: An early August release on July sales will be crucial. 1 Comment [Consumer]
- Monday, May 13, 11:38 AM McDonald's (MCD +0.2%) could slip lower as its underperforms analyst estimates in Q2, according to Hedgeye. The firm thinks the Street has revenue projections for McDonald's set too high as it notes misses for April same-store sales for Europe and APMEA will be hard to make up in May and April with sales momentum languishing. (long-term MCD sales charts) 2 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, May 10, 7:12 AM McDonald's (MCD) says it will cut Angus burgers from its menu and will expand its line of Quarter Pounder items. The shift in strategy from the company is another bid to gain market share of value-oriented customers and follow the path of QSR rivals also increasing their focus on $1 menu items. 7 Comments [Consumer]
- Wednesday, May 8, 8:30 AM McDonald's (MCD) reports global sales for April fell 0.6% which was a bit worse than the 0.5% drop analysts forecast. Comparable sales in the U.S. were up 0.7%, but a 2.4% slip in Europe and a 2.9% decline in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa region weighed down results. Japan was particularly weak again and the restaurant operator notes results in China were impacted by the avian flu epidemic. 6 Comments [Consumer]
- Tuesday, May 7, 9:47 AM McDonald's (MCD +0.2%) says it will increase prices in India to offset higher food commodity costs and an increase in the government's service tax rate. The company acknowledges demand will take a hit, estimating sales of items such as the McAloo Tikki and McSpicy Paneer could be slowed for six to seven months. In the big picture, India accounts for a small portion of the restaurant operator's total sales - but it has ambitious plans to grow in the nation. Comment! [Consumer]
- Monday, May 6, 2:38 PM McDonald's (MCD -0.5%) is considering expanding its breakfast menu to an all-day service, according to a Bloomberg TV report. The idea has been shot down in the past because it raises the logistical issue of how to cook hamburgers and eggs on a grill of a limited size, but the temptation is increasing with the company claiming 25% of the breakfast market share on solid traffic. 6 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, May 3, 11:24 AM More on Taco Bell (previous): The mysterious roll-out of a new "low-end" menu is based on a strategy of offering items at the $1 price point. Execs say the Cravings menu will make sure the restaurant chain is taking care of the value-oriented consumers. QSR sector watch: The focus on the magical $1 mark by Taco Bell (YUM +1.4%) could add a little more pressure to peers such as McDonald's (MCD +0.8%), Wendy's (WEN +2.1%), and Burger King (BKW +2.2%) which have been running down a dual path of competing on value while also trying to entire consumers away from Panera Bread and Chipotle with fresher offerings. Comment! [Consumer]
- Monday, April 29, 2:27 PM McDonald's (MCD +1.5%) and Dunkin' Donuts (DNKN +0.4%) are leading a pack of restaurant chains that are extending hours of operation in order to help pump up revenue. In some cases, the plan is pitting some companies against their own franchisees that are somewhat convinced the wee midnight to early breakfast hours aren't unprofitable. Analysts say it depends on the brand. What works for Taco Bell, Denny's, or White Castle might not work for the sector as a whole. 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, April 29, 9:36 AM McDonald's (MCD) plans to raise $500M by floating a new series of 30-year bonds, according to Bloomberg. Comment! [Consumer]
- Friday, April 26, 9:54 AM More from McDonald's (MCD -0.2%) CEO Don Thompson: 1) The success of automakers in China sets up McDonald's well to grow in the country. 2) The preferences of millennials for organic food is a big consideration and will be part of menu innovation. Wraps have been successful with the demographic. 3) The exec admits the company has been late to the party on mobile and loyalty programs. 4) Does McDonald's have another Chipotle up its sleeves for shareholders? A bit of filibustering - but the answer seems like a no. (previous, CNBC video) 2 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, April 26, 9:30 AM McDonald's (MCD) CEO Don Thompson tells the CNBC morning crew that the company sells more drip coffee than anyone in the U.S. (take that Starbucks) as he makes the case the flattish same-store sales being seen in the U.S. are something of a mirage. Shares of MCD are neutral off the bravado, up 0.1% premarket. 3 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, April 22, 3:25 PM RBC raises its price target on Outperform-rated McDonald's (MCD -0.6%) to $107 from $98 citing a projected improvement in margins of 130 basis points going forward. When asked about the "third straight year" of declining margins by Goldman analyst Michael Kelter, CFO Peter Bensen said on the call that there were more important considerations given the lack of growth in the industry: "Would we love higher margins? Yes, but in this environment, guest count growth and market share growth are [what is] critical." (transcript) 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, April 19, 8:12 AM More on McDonald's (MCD) Q1 earnings: U.S. comparable store sales off 1.2% - "challenging eating-out environment." Global comparable sales off 1%, European comparable sales off 1.1%. Margins decline, with total revenues up 1% Y/Y, but operating income off 1%. Shares -1.6% premarket. Earnings call at 11 ET. (PR) 11 Comments [Consumer, Earnings, On the Move]
- Friday, April 19, 8:01 AM McDonald's (MCD): Q1 EPS of $1.26 in-line. Revenue of $6.61B beats by $0.02B. 1 Comment [Breaking News, Earnings, Consumer]
-
- View all 0 replies
-
- View all 0 replies
-
John Gordon
$DNKN: picks up world class independent lead director Ralph Alvazez, x- $MCD: Luther finally exits as Chair to great relief. - View all 0 replies
-
x oil -field
Why S&P 500 At 1875 By 2014 Is Not Impossible by: Nico Inberg $MCD $MMM $SPY $XOM http://bit.ly/18up1rd http://bit.ly/10HbaX7 - View all 0 replies
-
x oil -field
Why S&P 500 At 1875 By 2014 Is Not Impossible by: Nico Inberg $MCD $MMM $SPY $XOM http://seekingalpha.com/a/u8tt - View all 0 replies
-
John Gordon
$MCD threat to Maine: if bill passes we won't renew franchise agreements, will buyback stores. Really? Talk to The Street. - View all 0 replies
-
- View all 2 replies
-
-
-
Dividend Sheet
$MSFT $ORCL and $KO are the most bought Dividend Stocks By Investment Guru's - http://stks.co/gU17 - 100 Top Guru Buy List $MO $PM $MCD - View all 0 replies
-
John Gordon
$MCD: free 8oz, regular coffee anytime, no purchase, anyone April 30-May14 just seen...more pressure on the coffee space. $DNKN $THI $BKW - View all 4 replies
-
techwonk: Not here, and the promo is not on their website either. Maybe it's only your local franchises -
-
x oil -field
CEO Pay 1,795-to-1 Multiple of Wages. $JCP $MCD Truly ''Fat Cat'' C.E.O.'s At Their Best,Yes? http://bloom.bg/Zk0zCe Bloomberg - View all 0 replies
LATEST REPLIES
-
John Gordon
$MCD: free 8oz, regular coffee anytime, no purchase, anyone April 30-May14 just seen...more pressure on the coffee space. $DNKN $THI $BKW - View all 4 replies
-
techwonk: Not here, and the promo is not on their website either. Maybe it's only your local franchises
-
-
- View all 2 replies
-
-
-
Michael Bryant
"How Reinvesting Dividends Builds Wealth." With DRIPs, buy Pepsico ($PEP), Coke ($KO), or McDonalds ($MCD). http://yhoo.it/1550DOc - View all 1 replies
-
Energysystems: Plus, check out the stock split history. 100 shares of each will go very, very far in the long run.
-
Markos Kaminis
I was shown to be right again today w/ regard to #GDP & $ALU misses. Last week it was $MCD. I don't know what more to do to get ur attention - View all 1 replies
-
davidshelton: Central banks to Equity investors,"These are not the droids you're looking for..., so buy,buy,buy...."
-
- View all 1 replies
-
-
- View all 3 replies
-
-
O. Young Kwon: (The numbers are terms in months.) For The TANER System and its four Models, read my article. Link:http://seekingalpha.com/a/hitr yk
-
O. Young Kwon
TANER Stock Model (TSM) Momentum 4/8/2013 (Monday): (1-2-3) McDonald's ($MCD) Kansas City Southern ($KSU) <c> - View all 2 replies
-
-
O. Young Kwon: (The numbers are terms in months.) For The TANER System and its four Models, read my article. Link:http://seekingalpha.com/a/hitr yk
-
O. Young Kwon
TANER Stock Model (TSM) Momentum 4/1/2013 (Monday): (1-2-3) McDonald's ($MCD) MasterCard ($MA) <c> - View all 2 replies
-
-
O. Young Kwon: (The numbers are terms in months.) For The TANER System and its four Models, read my article. Link:http://seekingalpha.com/a/hitr yk
-
O. Young Kwon
TANER Stock Model (TSM) Momentum 3/25/2013 (Monday): (1-2-3) McDonald's ($MCD) Nu Skin ($NUS) <c> - View all 2 replies
-
-
O. Young Kwon: (The numbers are terms in months.) For The TANER System and its four Models, read my article. Link:http://seekingalpha.com/a/hitr yk
-
Michael Bryant
Never knew that McDonald's ($MCD) has a "secret menu." That Monster Mac burger looks good. http://yhoo.it/Yk5sO5 - View all 1 replies
-
DaLatin: Just switched from MCD to CAT Friday ! Now I have the machine to shovel all the MCD poop an pink slime.
-
O. Young Kwon
TANER Stock Model (TSM) Momentum 3/18/2013 (Monday): (1-2-3) McDonald's ($MCD) Intuitive Surgical ($ISRG) <c> - View all 2 replies
-
-
O. Young Kwon: (The numbers are terms in months.) For The TANER System and its four Models, read my article. Link:http://seekingalpha.com/a/hitr yk
-
Chris Katje
$BKW Coffee battle heats up as Burger King expands premium offerings $SBUX $WEN $MCD $ARCO $TAST http://bit.ly/13wNMlZ - View all 5 replies
-
-
-
Michael Bryant
Don't trade. 99% of traders lose money. Buy good stocks like $AAPL, $NCT, $RNF, $CF, $WMT, $HD, $LOW, & $MCD. http://yhoo.it/W5BDfa - View all 10 replies
-
Ocean Man: I was joking, and I agree, there's no way that stat is true.
-
Lowcarb: Don't breathe . 99% of all breathers die. Hold your breath.
-
Dividend Sheet
$VZ $T and $INTC are the best yielding Dogs of the Dow Jones - http://stks.co/aLrT - $MCD $MSFT and $INTC are new on the list - View all 1 replies
-
-
Dividend Sheet
$TAC $LO and $LMT are the best yielding ex-dividend stocks for tomorrow - http://stks.co/iMpU - I like $MCD and $PEP - View all 1 replies
-