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Weak sales and a costly reset are testing investor patience

McDonald's is on pace for an eighth consecutive weekly decline, its longest such streak since the aftermath of the dot-com boom.

McDonald's (MCD) concluded the recent trading session at $230.94, signifying a -1.3% move from its prior day's close.

McDonald’s is going back for seconds after its first AI tool rollout failed.

MCD's beverage platform is driving new visits, higher checks and cash-flow gains, setting up a broader rollout across more global markets.

McDonald’s has turned to artificial intelligence to help it with menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets. But the decision has caused some controversy and not gone down well with all customers, who have noticed price differences occur in some restaurants within the same town. According to a Reuters report published on Tuesday, […]

Key Stats for McDonalds StockPrice change for McDonald’s stock in last 6 months: -25%$MCD Stock Price as of Sep. 29: $2352-Week High: $342$MCD Stock Price Target: $299What Happened?McDonald’s (MCD:NYSE) is using artificial intelligence more and more to set menu prices across the U.

Machine-learning models set an 'optimal price' per item per restaurant, and have widened the gap between branches two miles apart.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) are two of the world’s most recognizable restaurant brands, but they are at very different points in their stories. McDonald’s is trying to reignite traffic among value-conscious customers, while Starbucks is showing signs that its turnaround is gaining traction. That makes this less about which company has the […]

Millions of diners signed up, but many stopped coming back.

By Waylon Cunningham NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - McDonald’s is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost

McDonald’s is testing out the change at drive-thrus right now as a pilot at certain U.S. restaurants.

McDonald’s price hikes are starting to create a bigger problem

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) trades at 28.7 times its past year's earnings, the second-highest price-to-earnings ratio among six large restaurant chains. A price that high makes sense only if Chipotle grows faster or earns more than the chains priced below it. So does Chipotle deliver enough to be worth more than its rivals.

With more Americans on GLP-1’s than ever, McDonald’s is exploring higher-protein options and new portion sizes as part of a massive overhaul.

Wendy's is near its 52-week low as the fast food chain struggles to win back customers.

While McDonald's shares today sell for hundreds of dollars, early investors only had to pay $22.50 to get a piece of the world-famous company.

McDonald's stock fell 32% as the 10-year yield rose 32%. See the theories behind this or why the mirror image may be coincidence.

The chain launched a pilot at 450 company-owned U.S. restaurants in August and hopes the business will eventually reach $1 billion

McDonald's (MCD) estimates were lowered through 2030 given the investment under its NEXT strategy, t

The Golden Arches is targeting 250 basis points in restaurant-level efficiency gains, backed by major investments in equipment and processes.

MCD's scale, NEXT efficiencies and lower valuation give it an edge as SBUX's turnaround gains traction amid cost and store-growth pressures.

The last time McDonald’s triggered this rare signal by this wide margin was in 2003.

The chain says the Honey Chicken Biscuit is designed for all dayparts. It seems built for a time outside the chain’s usual occasions.

Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends. The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.

McDonald's just raised its dividend again even as its stock hit a multiyear low and U.S. foot traffic turned negative. The reason has almost nothing to do with selling burgers.

A potato empire built on frozen fries and handshake deals sounds like an unlikely launching pad for one of the most lucrative bets in American business history, yet a single $1 million check written in 1980 set off a chain of events that still echoes in Boise today.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has lost about 22% of its value over the past twelve months while the wider market rose. Nothing obvious broke. The brand is intact, the restaurants are busy, and the company just extended a dividend it has raised for fifty consecutive years. What changed is that a class of drugs began making […]

CAVA stock fell alongside restaurant peers after weak August traffic data, but Q2 results showed strong sales and unit growth despite slipping margins and a still-rich valuation.

The company's shares may have peaked at $341 per share.

McDonald’s unveiled its NEXT growth strategy, which includes billions of dollars in investments including AI-powered operating systems.

Ray Kroc pledged his house against a milkshake mixer at an age when most men were planning retirement, then spent three more decades proving whether that bet would pay off. Most people know how it ended but skip right past what it actually took.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) introduced a redesigned tiered loyalty program aimed at reactivating about 150 million infrequent guests. The relaunched scheme includes rewards tied to partners such as Uber and Disney+ for ride credits and subscription benefits. Management is targeting customers who rarely visit McDonald's restaurants, adding tailored perks to draw them back into regular use. The new tiered loyalty rollout with partners like Uber and Disney+ is important, but investors should weigh...

McDonald’s Corp. faces a key challenge as it fights to reinvigorate a sagging stock price: Winning back the cost-conscious diners who believe its menu has become too expensive.

In the race to lure customers back to stores, McDonald's needs to evaluate what Restaurant Brands is doing right.

Investor Peter Schiff questioned Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh‘s inflation outlook after McDonald’s Corp. CEO Chris Kempczinski warned elevated inflation and squeezed household budgets are hurting customer traffic across the restaurant industry. ‘Who Do You Believe?’ “Today the McDonald’s CEO...

Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.

Market Hang's panel discusses why AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic cannot be cleanly valued and proposes focusing on future products and innovation, and offers a possible play with McDonald's (MCD). Today's Market Hang panel consists of Host Turney Duff, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, financial advisor and YouTuber Kevin Paffrath, Fundstrat Economic Strategist Hardika Singh, and Matt Cerminaro, Ritholtz Wealth Management Research Associate and Exhibit A Co-Founder.

McDonald's has shed a fifth of its value in 2026 while its franchise machine keeps printing billions in free cash flow, and that tension puts investors in an uncomfortable spot where both buying and selling carry a real cost.

After years of price increases, McDonald’s is trying to win back cost-conscious customers as lower-income diners pull back on spending.

The Golden Arches will add rewards tiers, tie-ups with other major brands and increased personalization to its loyalty system.

McDonald’s will roll out ArchIQ, an artificial intelligence platform to power restaurant operations, as part of its Next strategy.

SBUX plans to close 250 North American stores as it resets the portfolio, while investing in locations with stronger performance potential.

FUNC, FITB and MCD raised dividends as rate-hike fears, inflation and Middle East tensions fuel market uncertainty.

The former sportsman and businessman benefited from the launch of new commercial partnerships ahead of the 2026 world cup.

NVIDIA, Sandisk and McDonald's illustrate three stock-buying scenarios, from downward momentum and rallies to valuations and growth expectations.

HPE's AI infrastructure transformation drives record growth, while Tecnoglass faces tariff, aluminum and currency pressures.

DRJB Holdings posted record revenue and profit, driven by new global partnerships, while Victoria Beckham Holdings reported its first operating profit.

McDonald's plans $8.5B of franchisee support through 2036 for restaurant modernization, technology deployment, and operational improvements.