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Last updated: 2026-11-13 00:56:40. Prices reflect the latest after-hours trading data. Stock price data is sourced from Massive.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) operates in the RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector and is listed on NYSE. The stock is currently priced at $273.65, with a market capitalization of $199.15B and a P/E ratio of 22.07. Over the past 52 weeks, its price has ranged from $229.20 to $341.75. This page covers its latest market performance, valuation, price trends and company information.
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$277.00 | |
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$272.65 | |
$274.80 | |
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$341.75 | |
$229.20 | |
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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is trading at $273.45 in after-hours trading as of 2026-11-13 00:55:00, down 0.07% ($0.20) from the regular-session close of $273.65.
After-hours trading shows how investors are pricing MCD after the regular session closes. The current after-hours price is near the regular-session close, indicating cautious after-hours sentiment.
Over the past seven days, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) moved from $263.04 to $273.65, representing a gain of 4.03% ($10.61).
The stock traded between $261.00 and $283.53 during the period. The latest price is near the middle of the 7-day range, indicating moderate upward.
The average daily volume was 6.73 million shares, up versus the previous seven-day period, indicating higher trading activity.
Position in Range: 39.5%
MCD is currently trading at $273.65, placing it 39.5% of the way from its 52-week low of $229.20 to its 52-week high of $341.75. This percentage reflects the stock's relative position within its 52-week trading range, not its valuation or future performance.
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), internationally operated markets (35%), and internationally developmental/licensed segments (26%).
| Industry | RETAIL-EATING PLACES |
| Employees | 150,000 |
| CEO | Christopher J. Kempczinski |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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Latest news related to McDonald's Corporation and MCD stock.
Arcos Dorados tops Q3 revenue and EPS forecasts on 22% digital sales growth, announces a $25M buyback, and plans up to 600 new restaurants.
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McDonald’s faces resistance near the $285 level, with seller psychology potentially fueling a new downtrend.
Monster Beverage is growing revenue at nearly triple McDonald's rate with 10.7% growth and a debt-free balance sheet, but trades at a premium 39.4x forward earnings. McDonald's generates substantial free cash flow through its franchise model and trades at a more attractive 21.8x forward earnings multiple. For 2027, McDonald's is recommended as the better buy given economic uncertainty and its superior valuation despite slower growth.
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MCD Shares to USD
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