McDonald's Corporation
MCDConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is listed under Restaurants. With a market capitalization of $175.82B, it sits in large-cap territory. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions.
Market Cap
$175.82B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
20.18
P/E (Fwd)
18.08
EPS (TTM)
$12.31
EPS (Fwd)
$13.74
ROE
—
ROA
13.3%
Cash
$822.0M
Total Debt
$54.60B
Free CF
$6.26B
52W Change
-19.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MCD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, MCD finished 10.80% below its 150-day moving average ($272.40) and 14.08% below its 200-day moving average ($282.79). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MCD overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, MCD's RSI(14) was 70.3, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
McDonald's Corporation carries $54.60B in total debt against $822.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 66.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $6.26B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on assets of 13.2% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $23.22B to $26.89B.
With a beta below 0.7, McDonald's Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. McDonald's Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for McDonald's Corporation and its sector.