RBC Capital has initiated coverage on McDonald's Corp (MCD) with a Sector Perform rating as of October 8, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company’s investment potential based on its research and analysis of the business and industry dynamics.
McDonald's, headquartered in Chicago, operates and franchises restaurants worldwide. The company employs 150,000 full-time staff and boasts a market capitalization of $215.6 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at 25.61, with an EPS of 11.73 and a dividend yield of 245.8%.
The U.S. segment is McDonald's largest market, operating 95% as franchised locations. The International Operated Markets segment includes countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, with 89% of its restaurants franchised. The International Developmental Licensed Markets segment, which includes China and Japan, is 99% franchised.
Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for August 4, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $3.50 and revenue of $7.3 billion, and April 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $2.88 and revenue of $6.5 billion.
Analyst ratings and price targets provide insights based on research but are not guarantees of future performance. Investors should consider various factors, including company fundamentals and industry trends, when making decisions.