Nama's AI scorecard currently rates McDonald's Buy (6.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is MCD's P/E ratio?

McDonald's trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4.

When does MCD report earnings?

McDonald's's next scheduled report is on Feb 11, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $3.18.

What is the MCD price target?

The median analyst price target from 28 analysts is $294.00, with a range of $230.00 – $390.00.

Is MCD Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads McDonald's as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.

Does MCD pay a dividend?

Yes — McDonald's's dividend yield is 2.8%.

Nama Insights

McDonald's (MCD)

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants · NYSE

S&P 500

McDonald's (MCD) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Restaurants industry. It has a market capitalization of $195.68B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4 and a free-cash-flow yield of 3.6%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 3.7% and free cash flow per share grew 8.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.0 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.0/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -22.6% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Questionable

Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.

Off its high

-19.1%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$195.68B
Trailing P/E	21.4
Price / book	—
Price / sales	7.1
FCF yield	3.6%
Dividend yield	2.8%
Gross margin	57.4%
Operating margin	45.7%
Net margin	31.7%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+3.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+5.1%
EPS growth (YoY)	+4.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+8.5%
Beta	0.5
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants

MCD earnings

Next report: Feb 11, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $3.18). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 4, 2026	$3.57	$3.38	+5.6%	—
Q2 2026	Aug 4, 2026	$3.38	$3.32	+1.8%	$7.10B
Q1 2026	May 7, 2026	$2.83	$2.74	+3.3%	$6.52B
Q4 2025	Feb 11, 2026	$3.12	$3.05	+2.3%	$7.01B

MCD analyst price target

Median target $294.00 from 28 analysts, ranging $230.00 – $390.00.

Restaurants peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
SBUX	Starbucks	$120.18B	38.9
CMG	Chipotle Mexican Grill	$43.55B	31.6
YUM	Yum! Brands	$43.35B	25.1
QSR	Restaurant Brands International	$35.56B	19.5
DRI	Darden Restaurants	$25.61B	21.1
YUMC	Yum China	$16.79B	17.3
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse	$12.07B	28.9
DPZ	Domino's Pizza	$11.00B	18.4

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Recent Congressional trades

McDonald's trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Pete Sessions	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 27, 2026
Pete Sessions	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Oct 27, 2026
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 7, 2026
Scott Scott Franklin	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 17, 2026
Cory A Booker	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Sep 9, 2026
Richard Dean McCormick	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 14, 2026
Thomas H Tuberville	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Aug 5, 2026
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 21, 2026
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 30, 2026
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 15, 2026
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 11, 2025
Richard Dean McCormick	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 9, 2025

MCD FAQ

Is MCD a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates McDonald's Buy (6.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is MCD's P/E ratio?: McDonald's trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4.
When does MCD report earnings?: McDonald's's next scheduled report is on Feb 11, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $3.18.
What is the MCD price target?: The median analyst price target from 28 analysts is $294.00, with a range of $230.00 – $390.00.
Is MCD Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads McDonald's as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.
Does MCD pay a dividend?: Yes — McDonald's's dividend yield is 2.8%.