MCD
McDonald's CorporationConsumer Cyclical · $181.7B market cap
Verdict
Share price
$231.89
close of Oct 3, 2026
Fair value
$253.34
Sticker Price
Payback Price
$101.33
buy price
MCD is Fairly Valued: at $231.89 it's within 8% of its fair value of $253.34. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $101.33, 56% below today's price. Business quality is limited: only 1 of 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.
How we valued it
Dividend Discount Model. It has paid a dividend for 10+ years in a row, raised it most years, and yields over 2%. For a steady payer like this, the dividend is the best guide to value.
Business quality
1 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?
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7 of the investors we track hold MCD. In Q2 2026, 1 added, 2 trimmed and 2 sold out. Who we track
Viking Global Investors
Viking Global Investors · as of Q2 2026
$764.7M
2,829,158 shares
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust · as of Q2 2026
$90.5M
334,900 shares
Jensen Investment Management
Jensen Investment Management · as of Q2 2026
$61.0M
225,570 shares
Mairs & Power Funds
Mairs & Power Funds · as of Q2 2026
$3.8M
14,085 shares
David Katz
Matrix Asset Advisors · as of Q2 2026
$3.3M
12,335 shares
Moves in Q2 2026
Added: David Katz
Trimmed: Viking Global Investors, Jensen Investment Management
Sold out: First Pacific Advisors, Lee Ainslie
Insider activity
Since Mar 31, 2026: no open-market purchases and 9 other filings (stock awards, tax withholding and similar). Why purchases matter
Other filings
Elting Lauren B
VP - CAO and Corp Controller · 2026-08-07
Tax withholding
$83K
Elting Lauren B
VP - CAO and Corp Controller · 2026-08-07
Option exercise
990 shares
Elting Lauren B
VP - CAO and Corp Controller · 2026-08-07
Option exercise
48 shares
Hsu Michael D.
director · 2026-06-30
Award
110.99 shares
Dean Lloyd H
director · 2026-06-30
Award
134.11 shares
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from…
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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works