This fast-food giant has been serving up dividends for decades, but is it still a tasty option for income investors?Long-term investors have consistently favored dividend-paying stocks for wealth creation. McDonald's (MCD -0.51%) has been a staple in income-focused portfolios, thanks to its globally recognized brand and efficient franchise model. However, the fast-food landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting a fresh examination of the stock's appeal as a long-term dividend play. Let's unwrap this financial ...

Dublin, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series: McDonald's Corporation 2024" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides insights into company's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, and its technology initiatives. McDonald's Corp (McDonald's) is a food service retail chain operator. The company operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants that serve a locally relevant menu ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for McDonald's (MCD) . Shares have added about 8.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is McDonald's due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. McDonald's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimate ...

With fast-food customers revolting over higher prices, chains like McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's are bringing back the value meal.Nearly 80% of Americans said they feel fast food has become a luxury and are eating out less, according to a LendingTree survey. To try to lure them back, fast-food chains have been touting their value.It's a similar playbook to the one those chains have used in the past, and the competition has sparked what some are calling a value menu war."This has always been an industr ...

Core Insights - The Nasdaq 100 experienced a rise of over 1% during Friday's session, with investors paying attention to notable insider trades [1] Lithia Motors - Lithia Motors, Inc. Director Sidney B Deboer sold 11,938 shares at an average price of $290.86, totaling approximately $3.5 million [2] - The company reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results on August 1 [2] - Lithia Motors operates as a retailer of new and used vehicles and related services [2] Philip Morris International - Philip Morris International Inc. insider Frederic de Wilde sold 20,000 shares at an average price of $119.30, receiving around $2.4 million [3] - Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $110 to $130 on August 14 [3] - The company sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products primarily outside of the US [3] McDonald's - McDonald's Corporation President Joseph M. Erlinger sold 1,098 shares at an average price of $288.70, totaling approximately $316,993 [4] - Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $300 to $320 on August 19 [4] - McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator globally, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly 42,000 stores [4] Mastercard - Mastercard Incorporated EVP Dale D Friedrichs sold 90,000 shares at an average price of $468.80, receiving around $42.2 million [5] - The company plans to reduce its global workforce by 3% [5] - Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor globally, processing over $9 trillion in volume during 2023 [5]

For years the business model worked well, but its franchisee/franchisor relationships have seemingly become lopsided.There's no denying McDonald's (MCD 0.11%) is king of the fast-food industry. Not only has the company clearly mastered the art and science of quick-service restaurants, but with more than 42,000 stores each doing on the order of $3 million in sales per year, it's also the biggest name in the business. It's made for a rewarding long-term investment as well.No great company is guaranteed to thr ...

Investors might have avoided some consumer discretionary stocks due to growing inflation concerns and rising credit card delinquency rates. When personal finance conditions become so tight, consumers tend to restrict their spending to only the necessities for everyday life, a category under which shares of McDonald’s Co. NYSE: MCD surprisingly fit.McDonald's TodayMCDMcDonald's$288.38 -1.33 (-0.46%) 52-Week Range$243.53▼$302.39Dividend Yield2.32%P/E Ratio24.48Price Target$303.71Add to WatchlistAfter briefly ...

McDonald’s reportedly suffered a hack of its Instagram account Wednesday (Aug. 21), with the hackers claiming they used the fast-food giant’s account to promote a fake cryptocurrency that they dubbed “GRIMACE” and pocket $700,000 from the scam.The hackers’ posts were later deleted, the New York Post reported Wednesday.McDonald’s did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment, which was emailed outside business hours.In a statement provided to the New York Post, the company said it was aware of an ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about McDonald's (MCD) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.McDonald's currently has an average broke ...

Looking at consumer spending habits could be a helpful signal when gauging the strength of the economy.The U.S. economy is at a really interesting juncture right now.Over the last few years, the U.S. has added more than 15 million jobs -- more than recovering jobs that were lost during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, inflation has continued to cool from peak levels in 2022.But with that said, July's unemployment rate of 4.3% was the highest level over the last 12 months.All in all, it s ...