
McDonald's (MCD) Stock Forecast & Price Target
McDonald's (MCD) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
McDonald's Corporation, as the largest restaurant owner-operator globally, is projected to achieve impressive system sales of $131 billion in 2024 from over 43,000 locations across more than 115 markets. The company is expected to benefit from initiatives such as the January national value platform rollout and product innovations, which are likely to enhance same-store sales (SSS) growth across its core segments. Enhancement of margins and strategic recovery in key international markets suggest a positive trajectory in earnings, reinforcing McDonald's position in the competitive landscape.
Bears say
McDonald's reported a 4Q24 EPS of $2.83, which fell slightly below the consensus estimate of $2.85, primarily due to decreased company margins and higher operating expenses, overshadowing stronger franchise margins. The company's store-level margins contracted by 170 basis points due to food safety recovery efforts, driving a reduction in the 2025 operating margin estimate to 46.7% from 47.2%. With risks stemming from declining same-store sales, economic conditions, and limited visibility into comp recovery, the financial outlook for McDonald's appears concerning, suggesting potential challenges in meeting future earnings expectations.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of McDonald's and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
McDonald's (MCD) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
Start investing in McDonald's (MCD)
Order type
Buy in
Order amount
Est. shares
0 shares