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McDonald's Corp.
MCDConsumer DiscretionaryGenerated Sep 5, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC
MCD (McDonald's Corp.) analytical snapshot. Revenue grew +3.7% YoY to $26.89B. 5-year revenue CAGR +3.0%; 10y CAGR +1.0%. Net margin at 31.85% (expanding ▲). Market cap $180.94B at $255.69 per share. Trailing P/E 21.40, P/S 6.73. EV/Operating income ≈ 17.76 (EV $220.09B). Risk: Moderate. Macro: Risk-on · Supportive. Composite analytical score -13 (data confidence 82%). Descriptive analytics from public filings — not investment advice.
Market cap
$180.94B
707.64M shares
Price
$255.69
NYQ
P/E (ttm)
21.40
Revenue (FY)
$26.89B
YoY +3.7%
Net margin
31.85%
▲ 5.20pp
Free cash flow
$7.19B
26.73% margin
Risk level
Moderate
Free SEC analysis
— computed from SEC filings, free to readFree previewRegulatory Analyst
Filings & Ownership
Regulatory Analyst
score 0Stable
80% conf
Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 24, 2026. Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Aug 7, 2026. 9 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 24, 2026.
- Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed Aug 7, 2026.
- 9 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Recent insider Form 4s: 0 buy vs 2 sell transactions — net selling $2.3M.
- ~10,000+ recent 13F-HR filings reference McDonald's Corp.; broad institutional reporting.
- Recent filers include EASTERN BANK, EASTERN BANK, EASTERN BANK.
- 1 recent 13D activist/beneficial-ownership filings — potential catalyst.
- 19 recent 13G passive institutional ownership notices.
Latest 10-K
Feb 24, 2026
Annual report
Latest 10-Q
Aug 7, 2026
8-K (recent)
9
Insider net
-$2.3M
0B/2S
13F filers
10k+
Activist 13D
1
Recent 13F institutional filers (SEC EDGAR full-text)
| Filer | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN BANK | 13F-HR | Jan 27, 2004 |
| EASTERN BANK | 13F-HR | Apr 23, 2004 |
| EASTERN BANK | 13F-HR | Jul 14, 2004 |
| EASTERN BANK | 13F-HR | Oct 6, 2004 |
| EASTERN BANK | 13F-HR | Jul 19, 2005 |
Recent insider Form 4 activity
| Insider | Date | Net | Buys/Sells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erlinger Joseph M. | Jun 10, 2026 | -$1.5M | 0/1 |
| Ralls-Morrison Desiree | Jun 1, 2026 | -$769.1K | 0/1 |
Recent 8-K material events
| Date | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| May 22, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
Insider Form 4 sentiment (transactions)
Buys: 0
Sells: 2
Buys
Sells
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SEC Filing Deep-Analysis
SEC Filing Analyst
score -20Deteriorating
64% conf
1 risk signal(s), 1 positive signal(s), 2 watch item(s) detected from XBRL filing diff analysis. 1 positive signal(s) versus 1 risk signal(s). The filing exhibits more constructive indicators than concerns, though individual risk factors should still be monitored.
- Material weakness in internal controls: The term "material weakness" "internal control" appears in 3 recent filing(s) (vs 2 in the prior period). This risk language is ongoing.
- Operating cash flow exceeds net income: OCF is 1.23x net income, indicating high earnings quality — cash conversion is strong and accruals are not inflating reported profits.
- NEW: Impairment charge: Impairment charge appears in recent filings but not in the prior 24-month period. Monitor for materiality.
- NEW: Off-balance sheet arrangements: Off-balance sheet arrangements appears in recent filings but not in the prior 24-month period. Monitor for materiality.
- Endogenous analysis: 1 positive signal(s) versus 1 risk signal(s). The filing exhibits more constructive indicators than concerns, though individual risk factors should still be monitored.
- 1 new XBRL disclosure(s) in latest filing — expanding reporting scope.
- 20 disclosure(s) dropped from prior year — reduced reporting granularity.
- 2 new risk-language term(s) detected in filing text: Impairment charge, Off-balance sheet arrangements.
- Ongoing high-severity risk language: Material weakness in internal controls.
Revenue
$26.89B
+3.7% YoY
Operating income
$12.39B
+5.8% YoY
Net income
$8.56B
+4.1% YoY
Operating cash flow
$10.55B
+11.7% YoY
Capex
$3.37B
+21.3% YoY
Total assets
$59.52B
+7.9% YoY
Long-term debt
$39.97B
+4.0% YoY
Cash & equivalents
$774.0M
-28.7% YoY
Filing quality score
67/100
1 new disclosures
SEC XBRL metric changes (latest annual vs prior)
| Metric | Prior year | Latest year | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25.92B | $26.89B | $965.0M | +3.7% |
| Operating income | $11.71B | $12.39B | $681.0M | +5.8% |
| Net income | $8.22B | $8.56B | $340.0M | +4.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.45B | $10.55B | $1.10B | +11.7% |
| Capex | $2.77B | $3.37B | $590.0M | +21.3% |
| Total assets | $55.18B | $59.52B | $4.33B | +7.9% |
| Long-term debt | $38.42B | $39.97B | $1.55B | +4.0% |
| Cash & equivalents | $1.08B | $774.0M | $-311.0M | -28.7% |
| Stockholders equity | $-3.80B | $-1.79B | $2.01B | +52.8% |
| Inventory | $56.0M | $61.0M | $5.0M | +8.9% |
| SG&A expense | $2.86B | $3.04B | $181.0M | +6.3% |
| Interest expense | $1.51B | $1.58B | $76.0M | +5.0% |
XBRL disclosure changes (new vs dropped concepts)
| Type | Concepts |
|---|---|
| Added | NumberOfReportableSegments |
| Removed | AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpenseNetOfTax, AssetImpairmentCharges, BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityTransactionCosts, CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet, CertificatesOfDepositAtCarryingValue, CommercialPaper, CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance, ContractualObligation, ContractualObligationDueAfterFifthYear, ContractualObligationDueInFifthYear |
Risk language in filing text (EDGAR full-text search)
| Term | Severity | Recent | Prior | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material weakness in internal controls | high | 3 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Impairment charge | medium | 5 | 0 | NEW |
| Restructuring | medium | 5 | 8 | Ongoing |
| Off-balance sheet arrangements | medium | 1 | 0 | NEW |
Filing signal breakdown
Red flags: 1
Positive: 1
Watch: 2
Red flags
Positive
Watch
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Fundamentals
Fundamentals Analyst
score 35Improving
80% conf
Revenue grew +3.7% YoY to $26.89B. 5-year revenue CAGR +3.0%; 10y CAGR +1.0%. Net margin at 31.85% (expanding ▲).
- Revenue grew +3.7% YoY to $26.89B.
- 5-year revenue CAGR +3.0%; 10y CAGR +1.0%.
- Net margin at 31.85% (expanding ▲).
- Return on equity -478.11%, ROA 14.39%, ROIC 32.46%.
- Gross margin 0.00%, operating margin 46.10%.
- Free cash flow margin 26.73% ($7.19B).
- Net income up ▲ +4.1% YoY.
- Debt/equity -39.07, current ratio 1.08, net debt $39.15B.
- Asset turnover 0.45 — capital efficiency.
Revenue (FY)
$26.89B
YoY +3.7%
Net margin
31.85%
▲ 5.20pp
ROE
-478.11%
ROA 14.39%
ROIC
32.46%
EPS (diluted)
$11.95
FY2025
Free cash flow
$7.19B
26.73% margin
Debt / equity
-39.07
Cash $822.0M
Current ratio
1.08
Equity -$1.02B
Annual fundamentals — up to 10 years (SEC 10-K, US-GAAP)
| FY | Revenue | Rev YoY | Gross% | Op% | Net% | FCF | ROE% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.92B | +1.7% | 0.00 | 45.19 | 31.72 | $6.67B | -216.57 |
| 2025 | $26.89B | +3.7% | 0.00 | 46.10 | 31.85 | $7.19B | -478.11 |
Quarterly revenue trend (last 6 quarters, SEC 10-Q)
| Quarter end | Revenue | YoY | QoQ | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | $6.87B | +2.7% | — | 32.81% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $5.96B | -3.5% | -13.3% | 31.36% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $6.84B | +5.4% | +14.9% | 32.92% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $7.08B | +3.0% | +3.4% | 32.18% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $6.52B | +9.4% | -7.9% | 30.43% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $7.10B | +3.7% | +8.9% | 33.27% |
Sources:SEC EDGAR — Company Facts (XBRL)
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— score, signals & key metrics shown; full reasoning lockedValuation
Valuation Analyst
score -50Deteriorating
95% conf
Market cap $180.94B at $255.69 per share. Trailing P/E 21.40, P/S 6.73. EV/Operating income ≈ 17.76 (EV $220.09B).
- Market cap $180.94B at $255.69 per share.
Market cap
$180.94B
707.64M shares
P/E (ttm)
21.40
P/S
6.73
P/B
—
EV
$220.09B
Intrinsic (DCF)
$174.69
-31.7% vs price
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Price & Technicals
Technical Analyst
score -70Deteriorating
85% conf
Price $255.69 — downtrend (below 200-DMA); 1-month momentum negative. RSI(14) 35.42.
- Price $255.69 — downtrend (below 200-DMA); 1-month momentum negative.
Price
$255.69
NYQ
RSI(14)
35.42
50-DMA
$269.47
200-DMA
$295.94
Volatility (ann.)
18.62%
52w range
$255.49–$341.75
-25.2% from high
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Macro & Rates
Macro Analyst
score 30Improving
80% conf
Risk-on · Supportive. Real GDP growth 1.50% (quarterly, as of Apr 1, 2026). CPI inflation +3.3% YoY. Fed funds rate 3.63%, 10Y Treasury 4.77%.
- Market regime: Risk-on · Supportive.
GDP growth
1.50%
CPI (YoY)
+3.3%
Fed funds
3.63%
10Y yield
4.77%
10Y−2Y
0.41pp
Unemployment
4.10%
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Risk Scorecard
Risk Analyst
score -6Stable
83% conf
Composite risk Moderate. Leverage debt/equity -39.07 (low). Liquidity current ratio 1.08 (adequate).
- Composite risk: Moderate.
Risk level
Moderate
Debt / equity
-39.07
Current ratio
1.08
Margin stdev
6.30pp
Cash / assets
1.37%
Liab / assets
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Macro exposure
Cyclical / growth · High sensitivityMacro regime: Risk-on · Supportive. McDonald's Corp. is a cyclical / growth name (high macro sensitivity) — risk appetite favors cyclical/growth names.
Macro regime
Risk-on · Supportive
Yield curve
Normal
VIX
14.32
Fed funds
3.63%
CPI YoY
+3.3%
Analytical read
deterministic previewRevenue grew **+3.7%** YoY to $26.89B..
Risk
Moderate
Macro regime
Risk-on · Supportive
Macro exposure
Supportive
Descriptive analytics from public filings and macro data — not investment advice.
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