About McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Corporation is a Restaurants company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
MCD trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $258.12
- Market Cap
- $182.66B
- 52-Week High
- $341.75
- 52-Week Low
- $229.20
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
$1,000 Invested in McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
How much would $1,000 invested in MCD be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in MCD 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in 2025 would be worth $875 as of November 2026, representing a -12.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MCD 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in 2023 would be worth $1,085 as of November 2026, representing a +8.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MCD 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in 2021 would be worth $1,222 as of November 2026, representing a +22.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MCD 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in 2016 would be worth $2,881 as of November 2026, representing a +188.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MCD at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) at IPO would be worth $2,335,854 as of November 2026, representing a +233485.4% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 60+ years (723 months), McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has averaged a monthly return of +1.40% with a median return of +1.37%. The stock had 424 positive months (59%) and 297 negative months (41%). The best month in MCD's history was October 1974 with a +43.1% return, while the worst was June 1969 at -55.2%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and June the weakest (-0.4%).
MCD's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1967 with a cumulative return of +120.3%, and the worst was 1974 at -48.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 60 years of trading history, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has delivered an average annual return of +19.63% with a median return of +11.02%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.99%. The stock posted gains in 45 years (75%) and losses in 15 years (25%).
MCD's best year was 1967 with a +205.31% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -48.46%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. MCD achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 31 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.89% | $299.75 | $258.12 |
| 2025 | +7.89% | $277.84 | $299.75 |
| 2024 | +0.14% | $277.46 | $277.84 |
| 2023 | +15.06% | $241.14 | $277.46 |
| 2022 | +0.51% | $239.92 | $241.14 |
| 2021 | +27.79% | $187.75 | $239.92 |
| 2020 | +11.30% | $168.69 | $187.75 |
| 2019 | +13.97% | $148.01 | $168.69 |
| 2018 | +5.78% | $139.92 | $148.01 |
| 2017 | +45.05% | $96.47 | $139.92 |
| 2016 | +6.21% | $90.83 | $96.47 |
| 2015 | +30.43% | $69.64 | $90.83 |
| 2014 | -0.10% | $69.71 | $69.64 |
| 2013 | +13.59% | $61.37 | $69.71 |
| 2012 | -9.26% | $67.63 | $61.37 |
| 2011 | +34.66% | $50.22 | $67.63 |
| 2010 | +26.94% | $39.56 | $50.22 |
| 2009 | +3.96% | $38.05 | $39.56 |
| 2008 | +8.59% | $35.05 | $38.05 |
| 2007 | +36.38% | $25.70 | $35.05 |
| 2006 | +34.67% | $19.08 | $25.70 |
| 2005 | +7.34% | $17.78 | $19.08 |
| 2004 | +31.51% | $13.52 | $17.78 |
| 2003 | +56.82% | $8.62 | $13.52 |
| 2002 | -38.41% | $13.99 | $8.62 |
| 2001 | -21.49% | $17.82 | $13.99 |
| 2000 | -15.11% | $20.99 | $17.82 |
| 1999 | +5.45% | $19.91 | $20.99 |
| 1998 | +61.77% | $12.31 | $19.91 |
| 1997 | +5.93% | $11.62 | $12.31 |
| 1996 | +1.16% | $11.48 | $11.62 |
| 1995 | +55.37% | $7.39 | $11.48 |
| 1994 | +3.46% | $7.14 | $7.39 |
| 1993 | +17.87% | $6.06 | $7.14 |
| 1992 | +29.43% | $4.68 | $6.06 |
| 1991 | +31.89% | $3.55 | $4.68 |
| 1990 | -14.65% | $4.16 | $3.55 |
| 1989 | +44.86% | $2.87 | $4.16 |
| 1988 | +10.74% | $2.59 | $2.87 |
| 1987 | +9.59% | $2.37 | $2.59 |
| 1986 | +14.01% | $2.08 | $2.37 |
| 1985 | +58.85% | $1.31 | $2.08 |
| 1984 | +11.62% | $1.17 | $1.31 |
| 1983 | +18.58% | $0.99 | $1.17 |
| 1982 | +40.80% | $0.70 | $0.99 |
| 1981 | +36.19% | $0.51 | $0.70 |
| 1980 | +14.24% | $0.45 | $0.51 |
| 1979 | -5.11% | $0.47 | $0.45 |
| 1978 | -9.62% | $0.53 | $0.47 |
| 1977 | -3.14% | $0.54 | $0.53 |
| 1976 | -8.45% | $0.59 | $0.54 |
| 1975 | +98.72% | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| 1974 | -48.46% | $0.58 | $0.30 |
| 1973 | -25.25% | $0.77 | $0.58 |
| 1972 | +101.32% | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| 1971 | +145.01% | $0.16 | $0.38 |
| 1970 | +8.80% | $0.14 | $0.16 |
| 1969 | -33.91% | $0.22 | $0.14 |
| 1968 | -25.01% | $0.29 | $0.22 |
| 1967 | +205.31% | $0.10 | $0.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MCD
What sector is MCD in? ▼
MCD operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Restaurants industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has MCD performed historically? ▼
Over 60 years of trading history, MCD has posted gains in 45 years (75% of the time). The best year was 1967 with a +205.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MCD? ▼
You can invest in MCD through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MCD.
Last updated: 11/1/2026