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$MCDMcDonald's Corporation · Restaurants · $168B

$236.90

+2.6%at close · 10/08

Event thread

Key events, in time order

21 items

2026-10-06 → 10-08RegulationBear🔥Developing
McDonald's Hit with AI Pricing Antitrust Suit; Stock Hits 4-Year Low
Lawsuit alleges AI tool lets franchisees exchange nonpublic pricing and sales data; stock closes at lowest in 4+ years
D1 -0.3% · since +1.9%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-10-06 Lawsuit alleges AI pricing engine inflates menu prices; analysts cut forecasts as stock nears 52-week low
- 2026-10-08 Lawsuit alleges AI tool lets franchisees exchange nonpublic pricing and sales data; stock closes at lowest in 4+ years
2026-10-06Company
McDonald's Monopoly Returns with $1M Prize
Promotion launched Oct 6 with cash, cars, trips to boost traffic
D1 -0.3% · since +1.9%

19 earlier events

2026-09-03 → 10-06OtherBear🔥Developing
MCD Crashes Below $230, 4-Year Low, 9th Weekly Decline
Down 32% in 7 months, longest losing streak in 20 years; Eastern Bank cuts stake, fundamentals remain solid
D1 -0.5% · +5d -2.7%
15 waves of this story
- 2026-09-03 Stock near 52-week low, sparking contrarian debate
- 2026-09-05 Multiple independent sources confirm the decline, extending prior weakness
- 2026-09-09 Down 25% from March high, RSI near oversold; Baird trims position
- 2026-09-11 Shares hit lowest in over 2 years, extending recent downtrend
- 2026-09-11 One of weakest Dow stocks, down 17% YTD
- 2026-09-14 Price weakness persists with technical and historical comparisons
- 2026-09-15 Valuation compresses to 5-yr low, drawing market attention
- 2026-09-17 Stock falls to 26-month low; multiple sources confirm valuation at historic lows
- 2026-09-19 Multiple sources confirm new low and extreme oversold, deepening bearish sentiment
- 2026-09-19 Multiple sources show stock near 52-week lows, YTD decline 18-27%, clear market pressure
- 2026-09-27 Multiple independent sources confirm stock near 52-week low, on pace for worst year since 2002
- 2026-09-27 Down 22% YTD, trading below 200-week MA by widest margin since dot-com aftermath
- 2026-10-01 Stock hits 10-year low, dividend yield 3.3%, market worries about growth
- 2026-10-02 Stock at 4-yr low, RSI ~25; multiple outlets flag oversold and valuation
- 2026-10-06 Down 32% in 7 months, longest losing streak in 20 years; Eastern Bank cuts stake, fundamentals remain solid
2026-09-29 → 10-01CompanyBear
McDonald's AI Pricing Controversy Persists, California Customers Pay Premium
Multiple sources report AI pricing expansion; company denies secret manipulation, but franchisee price gaps widen
D1 +0.2% · +5d -0.7%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-09-29 Reuters and NY Post report McDonald's AI pricing, franchisees say price gaps widen within neighborhoods, potential antitrust concerns.
- 2026-10-01 Multiple sources report AI pricing expansion; company denies secret manipulation, but franchisee price gaps widen
2026-09-24 → 09-29CompanyBear
McDonald's Hits 52-Week Low as Investor Day Strategy Falls Flat
Shares fell over 6% in 3 days, with multiple sources confirming new lows, reflecting disappointment with long-term plans
D1 -0.5% · +5d -2.2%
4 waves of this story
- 2026-09-24 Targets low-to-mid 50% operating margin by 2030; shares fell 4-5% on the day.
- 2026-09-24 Investor Day outlines NEXT strategy and $8.5B franchisee support, but analysts see execution hurdles.
- 2026-09-25 $8.5B plan unveiled but flat traffic warning and analyst skepticism signal bumpy road ahead
- 2026-09-29 Shares fell over 6% in 3 days, with multiple sources confirming new lows, reflecting disappointment with long-term plans
2026-09-29Company
McDonald's Tests Drive-Thru Ads, Potential $1B Revenue
Multiple sources confirm McDonald's entering ad business with drive-thru board tests, potentially adding $1B revenue.
D1 +0.2% · +5d -0.7%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-09-29 Company enters advertising business, announces $8.5B remodeling plan, but stock remains near lows
- 2026-09-29 Multiple sources confirm McDonald's entering ad business with drive-thru board tests, potentially adding $1B revenue.
2026-09-24 → 09-25EarningsBear
McDonald's CEO Warns Elevated Inflation Will Stick Around, Stock Hits 52-Week Low
CEO's candid CNBC admission at investor day underscores pressured consumer backdrop as shares slide
D1 -0.5% · +5d -2.2%
3 waves of this story
- 2026-09-24 CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic to persist in the industry.
- 2026-09-24 CEO warns elevated inflation could last years, adding to weak US sales; stock falls to lowest since Oct 2022.
- 2026-09-25 CEO's candid CNBC admission at investor day underscores pressured consumer backdrop as shares slide
2026-09-18 → 09-22CompanyBear
MCD Hits 52-Week Low After 3.8% Dividend Hike
Multiple sources confirm new 52-week low; dividend hike fails to stem decline
D1 -0.1% · +5d -4.7%
3 waves of this story
- 2026-09-18 Bloomberg reports value strategy revamp; CEO admits execution failure amid weak sales
- 2026-09-18 50th consecutive dividend hike, while U.S. sales growth slows and strategy adjusts
- 2026-09-22 Multiple sources confirm new 52-week low; dividend hike fails to stem decline
2026-09-15CompanyBull
MCD's $20B delivery platform targets 30% app sales by 2027
Delivery scale and app target underpin growth narrative
D1 -1.8% · +5d -1.0%
2026-08-29CapitalBear
BNP Paribas trims McDonald's stake by 7.7%
Institutional investor reduces position, reflecting fund flow shift
D1 -0.6% · +5d -2.9%
2026-08-24OtherBear
MCD Breaks Below 200-Week EMA, Still 18.1% Below August High
Technical weakness signals, yet business viewed as defensive asset; market divergence widening.
D1 +0.6% · +5d -3.3%
2026-07-21 → 08-10Capital
McDonald's at Decade-Low Valuations, Dividend-Growth Investors Eye Pullback
M5 mentions decade-low multiples and largest drawdown, consistent with E14192, no new facts, pure repetition.
D1 -1.4% · +5d +3.5%
5 waves of this story
- 2026-07-21 Andra AP fonden raised its MCD stake by 995.1%; several Seeking Alpha analysts view the 20%+ decline as a buy-the-dip opportunity with improved valuation
- 2026-07-24 Bank of Nova Scotia cut stake 16.3% in Q1; stock near 52-week low, focus on upcoming earnings
- 2026-07-30 Zacks delves into key metrics beyond revenue and EPS ahead of Aug. 4 report
- 2026-08-10 Largest drawdown since 2020 flash crash; dividend-growth investors see potential low-volatility entry
- 2026-08-10 M5 mentions decade-low multiples and largest drawdown, consistent with E14192, no new facts, pure repetition.
2026-08-04 → 08-05ProductBear
McDonald's admits value meal confusion; new $3 menu disappoints
CEO says latest value menu hasn't worked; chain cut back on digital discounts amid weaker low-income spending.
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-08-04 Company admits too many promos confused staff and customers; $3 menu underdelivered, but quarter remained profitable
- 2026-08-05 CEO says latest value menu hasn't worked; chain cut back on digital discounts amid weaker low-income spending.
2026-08-05Earnings
MCD Q2: EPS beats, revenue slightly misses; CEO admits execution shortfall
Q2 call shows global comps +1.3%, systemwide sales +4% cc; value menu underperformed, lower-income spending weak.
D1 +2.1% · +5d +0.6%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-08-05 Multiple sources confirm EPS of $3.38 beat estimates, revenue of $7.1B slightly missed; CEO admits execution fell short
- 2026-08-05 Q2 call shows global comps +1.3%, systemwide sales +4% cc; value menu underperformed, lower-income spending weak.
2026-08-04Earnings
Earnings report
第二季度全球可比销售额增长1.3%，系统销售额按固定汇率增长4%，美国可比销售额增长0.8%，低于预期。
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2026-07-31 → 08-04Earnings
McDonald's to Report Q2 Earnings Aug. 4; Focus on Value Meals & Innovation
Earnings beat, but US sales missed as value deals failed to draw diners
D1 +0.8% · +5d +1.4%
4 waves of this story
- 2026-07-31 Multiple sources confirm earnings date; investors watch sales and profit growth drivers
- 2026-08-01 Earnings due Tuesday per multiple sources; stock near 52-week low, focus on guidance
- 2026-08-03 Multiple independent sources preview this week's earnings, consistent with prior event, no new facts
- 2026-08-04 Earnings beat, but US sales missed as value deals failed to draw diners
2026-08-048-K filing
8-K: Item 5.02, Item 7.01, Item 9.01
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2026-08-04Company
McDonald's Names Skye Anderson US President
26-year veteran succeeds Erlinger amid slowing US growth
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2026-07-26CompanyBear
MCD on Track for 5th Consecutive Month of Negative Total Returns, Longest Streak in a Decade
Barchart data and SeekingAlpha valuation analysis corroborate persistent price weakness
D1 +2.2% · +5d -2.0%
2026-07-17 → 07-23AnalystBear
McDonald's Hits Near 2-Year Low After Wells Fargo Price Target Cut
Multiple sources confirm continued decline to 2-year low; support level watched.
D1 -2.1% · +5d -1.1%
3 waves of this story
- 2026-07-17 Wells Fargo lowered price target from $320 to $300; stock reaches new 52-week low
- 2026-07-20 Shares near $270 low; analysts note AI initiatives and Dividend King prospect
- 2026-07-23 Multiple sources confirm continued decline to 2-year low; support level watched.
2026-07-20AnalystBear
McDonald's Stock Down Over 10% YTD, Sparking Bull-Bear Debate
Some analysts cite persistent macro headwinds and margin pressure for a Hold rating; others upgrade on dividend growth potential and compressed multiples
D1 +0.0% · +5d +1.1%

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Event thread

Key events, in time order

21 items

2026-10-06 → 10-08RegulationBear🔥Developing
McDonald's Hit with AI Pricing Antitrust Suit; Stock Hits 4-Year Low
Lawsuit alleges AI tool lets franchisees exchange nonpublic pricing and sales data; stock closes at lowest in 4+ years
D1 -0.3% · since +1.9%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-10-06 Lawsuit alleges AI pricing engine inflates menu prices; analysts cut forecasts as stock nears 52-week low
- 2026-10-08 Lawsuit alleges AI tool lets franchisees exchange nonpublic pricing and sales data; stock closes at lowest in 4+ years
2026-10-06Company
McDonald's Monopoly Returns with $1M Prize
Promotion launched Oct 6 with cash, cars, trips to boost traffic
D1 -0.3% · since +1.9%
2026-09-03 → 10-06OtherBear🔥Developing
MCD Crashes Below $230, 4-Year Low, 9th Weekly Decline
Down 32% in 7 months, longest losing streak in 20 years; Eastern Bank cuts stake, fundamentals remain solid
D1 -0.5% · +5d -2.7%
15 waves of this story
- 2026-09-03 Stock near 52-week low, sparking contrarian debate
- 2026-09-05 Multiple independent sources confirm the decline, extending prior weakness
- 2026-09-09 Down 25% from March high, RSI near oversold; Baird trims position
- 2026-09-11 Shares hit lowest in over 2 years, extending recent downtrend
- 2026-09-11 One of weakest Dow stocks, down 17% YTD
- 2026-09-14 Price weakness persists with technical and historical comparisons
- 2026-09-15 Valuation compresses to 5-yr low, drawing market attention
- 2026-09-17 Stock falls to 26-month low; multiple sources confirm valuation at historic lows
- 2026-09-19 Multiple sources confirm new low and extreme oversold, deepening bearish sentiment
- 2026-09-19 Multiple sources show stock near 52-week lows, YTD decline 18-27%, clear market pressure
- 2026-09-27 Multiple independent sources confirm stock near 52-week low, on pace for worst year since 2002
- 2026-09-27 Down 22% YTD, trading below 200-week MA by widest margin since dot-com aftermath
- 2026-10-01 Stock hits 10-year low, dividend yield 3.3%, market worries about growth
- 2026-10-02 Stock at 4-yr low, RSI ~25; multiple outlets flag oversold and valuation
- 2026-10-06 Down 32% in 7 months, longest losing streak in 20 years; Eastern Bank cuts stake, fundamentals remain solid
2026-09-29 → 10-01CompanyBear
McDonald's AI Pricing Controversy Persists, California Customers Pay Premium
Multiple sources report AI pricing expansion; company denies secret manipulation, but franchisee price gaps widen
D1 +0.2% · +5d -0.7%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-09-29 Reuters and NY Post report McDonald's AI pricing, franchisees say price gaps widen within neighborhoods, potential antitrust concerns.
- 2026-10-01 Multiple sources report AI pricing expansion; company denies secret manipulation, but franchisee price gaps widen
2026-09-24 → 09-29CompanyBear
McDonald's Hits 52-Week Low as Investor Day Strategy Falls Flat
Shares fell over 6% in 3 days, with multiple sources confirming new lows, reflecting disappointment with long-term plans
D1 -0.5% · +5d -2.2%
4 waves of this story
- 2026-09-24 Targets low-to-mid 50% operating margin by 2030; shares fell 4-5% on the day.
- 2026-09-24 Investor Day outlines NEXT strategy and $8.5B franchisee support, but analysts see execution hurdles.
- 2026-09-25 $8.5B plan unveiled but flat traffic warning and analyst skepticism signal bumpy road ahead
- 2026-09-29 Shares fell over 6% in 3 days, with multiple sources confirming new lows, reflecting disappointment with long-term plans

16 earlier events

2026-09-29Company
McDonald's Tests Drive-Thru Ads, Potential $1B Revenue
Multiple sources confirm McDonald's entering ad business with drive-thru board tests, potentially adding $1B revenue.
D1 +0.2% · +5d -0.7%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-09-29 Company enters advertising business, announces $8.5B remodeling plan, but stock remains near lows
- 2026-09-29 Multiple sources confirm McDonald's entering ad business with drive-thru board tests, potentially adding $1B revenue.
2026-09-24 → 09-25EarningsBear
McDonald's CEO Warns Elevated Inflation Will Stick Around, Stock Hits 52-Week Low
CEO's candid CNBC admission at investor day underscores pressured consumer backdrop as shares slide
D1 -0.5% · +5d -2.2%
3 waves of this story
- 2026-09-24 CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic to persist in the industry.
- 2026-09-24 CEO warns elevated inflation could last years, adding to weak US sales; stock falls to lowest since Oct 2022.
- 2026-09-25 CEO's candid CNBC admission at investor day underscores pressured consumer backdrop as shares slide
2026-09-18 → 09-22CompanyBear
MCD Hits 52-Week Low After 3.8% Dividend Hike
Multiple sources confirm new 52-week low; dividend hike fails to stem decline
D1 -0.1% · +5d -4.7%
3 waves of this story
- 2026-09-18 Bloomberg reports value strategy revamp; CEO admits execution failure amid weak sales
- 2026-09-18 50th consecutive dividend hike, while U.S. sales growth slows and strategy adjusts
- 2026-09-22 Multiple sources confirm new 52-week low; dividend hike fails to stem decline
2026-09-15CompanyBull
MCD's $20B delivery platform targets 30% app sales by 2027
Delivery scale and app target underpin growth narrative
D1 -1.8% · +5d -1.0%
2026-08-29CapitalBear
BNP Paribas trims McDonald's stake by 7.7%
Institutional investor reduces position, reflecting fund flow shift
D1 -0.6% · +5d -2.9%
2026-08-24OtherBear
MCD Breaks Below 200-Week EMA, Still 18.1% Below August High
Technical weakness signals, yet business viewed as defensive asset; market divergence widening.
D1 +0.6% · +5d -3.3%
2026-07-21 → 08-10Capital
McDonald's at Decade-Low Valuations, Dividend-Growth Investors Eye Pullback
M5 mentions decade-low multiples and largest drawdown, consistent with E14192, no new facts, pure repetition.
D1 -1.4% · +5d +3.5%
5 waves of this story
- 2026-07-21 Andra AP fonden raised its MCD stake by 995.1%; several Seeking Alpha analysts view the 20%+ decline as a buy-the-dip opportunity with improved valuation
- 2026-07-24 Bank of Nova Scotia cut stake 16.3% in Q1; stock near 52-week low, focus on upcoming earnings
- 2026-07-30 Zacks delves into key metrics beyond revenue and EPS ahead of Aug. 4 report
- 2026-08-10 Largest drawdown since 2020 flash crash; dividend-growth investors see potential low-volatility entry
- 2026-08-10 M5 mentions decade-low multiples and largest drawdown, consistent with E14192, no new facts, pure repetition.
2026-08-04 → 08-05ProductBear
McDonald's admits value meal confusion; new $3 menu disappoints
CEO says latest value menu hasn't worked; chain cut back on digital discounts amid weaker low-income spending.
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-08-04 Company admits too many promos confused staff and customers; $3 menu underdelivered, but quarter remained profitable
- 2026-08-05 CEO says latest value menu hasn't worked; chain cut back on digital discounts amid weaker low-income spending.
2026-08-05Earnings
MCD Q2: EPS beats, revenue slightly misses; CEO admits execution shortfall
Q2 call shows global comps +1.3%, systemwide sales +4% cc; value menu underperformed, lower-income spending weak.
D1 +2.1% · +5d +0.6%
2 waves of this story
- 2026-08-05 Multiple sources confirm EPS of $3.38 beat estimates, revenue of $7.1B slightly missed; CEO admits execution fell short
- 2026-08-05 Q2 call shows global comps +1.3%, systemwide sales +4% cc; value menu underperformed, lower-income spending weak.
2026-08-04Earnings
Earnings report
第二季度全球可比销售额增长1.3%，系统销售额按固定汇率增长4%，美国可比销售额增长0.8%，低于预期。
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2026-07-31 → 08-04Earnings
McDonald's to Report Q2 Earnings Aug. 4; Focus on Value Meals & Innovation
Earnings beat, but US sales missed as value deals failed to draw diners
D1 +0.8% · +5d +1.4%
4 waves of this story
- 2026-07-31 Multiple sources confirm earnings date; investors watch sales and profit growth drivers
- 2026-08-01 Earnings due Tuesday per multiple sources; stock near 52-week low, focus on guidance
- 2026-08-03 Multiple independent sources preview this week's earnings, consistent with prior event, no new facts
- 2026-08-04 Earnings beat, but US sales missed as value deals failed to draw diners
2026-08-048-K filing
8-K: Item 5.02, Item 7.01, Item 9.01
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2026-08-04Company
McDonald's Names Skye Anderson US President
26-year veteran succeeds Erlinger amid slowing US growth
D1 +1.2% · +5d +2.2%
2026-07-26CompanyBear
MCD on Track for 5th Consecutive Month of Negative Total Returns, Longest Streak in a Decade
Barchart data and SeekingAlpha valuation analysis corroborate persistent price weakness
D1 +2.2% · +5d -2.0%
2026-07-17 → 07-23AnalystBear
McDonald's Hits Near 2-Year Low After Wells Fargo Price Target Cut
Multiple sources confirm continued decline to 2-year low; support level watched.
D1 -2.1% · +5d -1.1%
3 waves of this story
- 2026-07-17 Wells Fargo lowered price target from $320 to $300; stock reaches new 52-week low
- 2026-07-20 Shares near $270 low; analysts note AI initiatives and Dividend King prospect
- 2026-07-23 Multiple sources confirm continued decline to 2-year low; support level watched.
2026-07-20AnalystBear
McDonald's Stock Down Over 10% YTD, Sparking Bull-Bear Debate
Some analysts cite persistent macro headwinds and margin pressure for a Hold rating; others upgrade on dividend growth potential and compressed multiples
D1 +0.0% · +5d +1.1%

$MCD (McDonald's Corporation) — investor discussion on X

Five-factor rating: Sell (sector percentile 24.3%)

Most active credible voices on $MCD

Recent headlines featuring $MCD

$MCD (McDonald's Corporation) — investor discussion on X

Five-factor rating: Sell (sector percentile 24.3%)

Most active credible voices on $MCD

Recent headlines featuring $MCD

McDonald's Hit with AI Pricing Antitrust Suit; Stock Hits 4-Year Low

McDonald's Monopoly Returns with $1M Prize

MCD Crashes Below $230, 4-Year Low, 9th Weekly Decline

McDonald's AI Pricing Controversy Persists, California Customers Pay Premium

McDonald's Hits 52-Week Low as Investor Day Strategy Falls Flat

McDonald's Tests Drive-Thru Ads, Potential $1B Revenue

McDonald's CEO Warns Elevated Inflation Will Stick Around, Stock Hits 52-Week Low

MCD Hits 52-Week Low After 3.8% Dividend Hike

MCD's $20B delivery platform targets 30% app sales by 2027

BNP Paribas trims McDonald's stake by 7.7%

MCD Breaks Below 200-Week EMA, Still 18.1% Below August High

McDonald's at Decade-Low Valuations, Dividend-Growth Investors Eye Pullback

McDonald's admits value meal confusion; new $3 menu disappoints

MCD Q2: EPS beats, revenue slightly misses; CEO admits execution shortfall

Earnings report

McDonald's to Report Q2 Earnings Aug. 4; Focus on Value Meals & Innovation

8-K: Item 5.02, Item 7.01, Item 9.01

McDonald's Names Skye Anderson US President

MCD on Track for 5th Consecutive Month of Negative Total Returns, Longest Streak in a Decade

McDonald's Hits Near 2-Year Low After Wells Fargo Price Target Cut

McDonald's Stock Down Over 10% YTD, Sparking Bull-Bear Debate