McDonald's Corp (NY:MCD)

Chipotle Isn't Looking to Compete With McDonald's on Price, and Why That Could Be a Costly Mistake ↗

March 02, 2026

The company's growth rate has been falling drastically in recent years, and it might not improve anytime soon.

Why do companies with strong consumer appeal tend to outperform?

Are Unity and Zillow Resilient Brands? ↗

March 02, 2026

"Motley Fool Money" has some timely insight.

3 Stocks for a Tougher Economy ↗

March 02, 2026

Gas handling company Chart (NYSE:GTLS) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 2.5% year on year to $1.08 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.51 per share was...

Topics Economy

Chart (NYSE:GTLS) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q4 CY2025 Earnings

March 02, 2026

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak...

2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Research Further and 1 We Avoid

March 01, 2026

Investors are seeking out stocks that are less vulnerable to AI disruption.

What are HALO Stocks and Should You Invest in Them This Year? ↗

February 28, 2026

Middleby Is Spinning Off Its Food Processing Segment After a $540 Million Asset Sale. Can the Breakup Close Its Valuation Gap? ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy

February 28, 2026

Middleby is splitting up, and the sum-of-the-parts math looks promising if margins cooperate.

Dutch Bros and McDonald's look like strong companies to own.

2 Tariff-Proof Restaurant Stocks to Buy Now ↗

February 26, 2026

Shares of Mediterranean fast-casual leader Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) skyrocketed on February 26, 2026, as the company delivered a "blowout" earnings report that shattered Wall Street's conservative...

Topics Government Law Enforcement World Trade

Cava Group (CAVA) Stock Jump: 2026 Sales Forecast Beats Estimates

February 26, 2026

As of February 26, 2026, Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR / TSX: QSR) stands at a pivotal juncture in its corporate evolution. Known as the parent company behind four of the world’s most...

Topics Earnings Economy

The Doyle Era in Full Bloom: A Research Feature on Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

February 26, 2026

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Topics Economy World Trade

CAVA Shares Surge 20% as Mediterranean Powerhouse Surpasses $1 Billion Revenue Milestone

February 25, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) skyrocketed more than 22% in Wednesday trading, hitting a record high after the Mediterranean fast-casual leader reported a blowout fiscal year 2025...

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Brand-New McDonald’s Ground Lease in Indianapolis for $1.95 Million to California 1031 Exchange Buyer

Topics Initial Public Offering

February 24, 2026

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3 S&P 500 Stocks to Target This Week

February 23, 2026

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is full of established businesses, but only some continue to outperform the market. A few standout companies are thriving thanks to strong fundamentals and sustained competitive...

The Golden Arches Reclamation: How McDonald’s Rebuilt Its Value Fortress to Defeat Inflation

Topics Stocks

February 23, 2026

As of February 23, 2026, the "Great Value War" of the mid-2020s appears to have a clear victor. McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) has successfully navigated a turbulent two-year period, transitioning from a...

Delivery Giant Delivers: Domino’s Shares Surge as 2026 Market Share Goals Take Center Stage

Topics Economy

February 23, 2026

Shares of Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) jumped nearly 5% in early trading on Monday, February 23, 2026, after the world’s largest pizza company reported fourth-quarter same-store sales that exceeded Wall...

Topics Earnings Economy

From Missteps to Momentum: Jack in the Box’s Comeback Plan ↗

February 21, 2026

If investors are waiting for less market volatility, they’ll have to wait a little longer. The markets continued to oscillate between losses and gains as investors digested the impact of the U.S....

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February 21, 2026

McDonald's $120B Real Estate Portfolio Paves the Way to Its 50th Consecutive Dividend Hike ↗

Topics Government World Trade

February 21, 2026

McDonald's collects reliable royalties and rent from its vast footprint of restaurants around the world.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

1 Surging Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 Facing Challenges

February 18, 2026

The livestock markets are witnessing a historic rally as the realities of a 75-year low in U.S. cattle inventories collide with resilient consumer demand. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, April live...

Topics Supply Chain

Bullish Stampede: Livestock Futures Hit Record Highs Amidst Generational Supply Shortage

February 18, 2026

McDonald's Q4 results reflected robust momentum, with management attributing performance to a strengthened value proposition, broad-based marketing campaigns, and menu innovation. CEO Chris Kempczinski...

Topics Economy

The Top 5 Analyst Questions From McDonald's’s Q4 Earnings Call

February 18, 2026

A closing gap in price is seeing customers switch from fast-casual to dine-in options while fast-food chains push heavy discounts.

Topics Earnings

Restaurant Stocks See Traffic-Driven Rotation as Dining Patterns Shift ↗

February 17, 2026

Wendy’s Stock Is Cheap, But Can the Turnaround Actually Work? ↗

February 17, 2026

The U.S. labor and consumer markets received a pivotal update this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Headline inflation cooled to a...

January Inflation Data: CPI Hits 2.4% Annual Rate

February 17, 2026

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Energy

MCD and TXRH: 2 Low-Risk Restaurant Stocks With Upside ↗

February 17, 2026

The Golden Arches Strike Back: McDonald’s Rockets to Two-Year Sales High on $5 Value Pivot

February 16, 2026

In a decisive victory for the fast-food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) reported a staggering surge in sales this February 2026, marking its most robust growth period in over two years. The...

The Value Pivot: McDonald’s Q4 Results Reveal a Defensive Masterclass in a Price-Sensitive 2026 Economy

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Economy

February 16, 2026

On February 11, 2026, McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that surpassed Wall Street’s most optimistic projections, signaling a dramatic turnaround...

Analysts are Lovin' McDonald's With Higher Price Targets and Estimates - Is MCD Stock a Buy Here?

Topics Earnings Economy Supply Chain

February 15, 2026

Analysts have been raising their price targets for McDonald's stock after its recent stellar earnings report. MCD stock is up 9% in the last month. One conservative play is to sell short put options...

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With Sales Climbing, Is Now the Time to Buy McDonald's Stock? ↗

February 15, 2026

The fast-food giant is hitting on all cylinders.