Is McDonald's a good deal? Earnings calendar (03Nov25)

Earnings Calendar (03Nov25)

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We are monitoring the upcoming earnings reports for a portfolio of key companies, including Palantir, Uber, Pfizer, McDonald’s, Qualcomm, Airbnb, BP and AMD.

Let us look at McDonald’s.

Stock Performance & Valuation

Year-over-Year Growth: The stock price has increased by 4.8% compared to one year ago.
Analyst Sentiment:
Technical Analysis: Recommends a “Strong Sell.”
Analyst Consensus: Recommends a “Buy.”
Price Target: The current price target is $330, which implies a potential upside of 10.61%.
P/E Ratio: The current Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 25.4.

Revenue and Profitability Trends

Revenue: Annual revenue grew from $25.4 billion in 2015 to a 10-year high of $25.92 billion in 2024. Revenue has fluctuated between $19 billion and $25 billion over the last decade, indicating difficulty in consistently exceeding the $36 billion mark.
Operating Profit: Operating profit significantly increased from $7.35 billion in 2015 to a high of $11.85 billion in 2024.
Operating Margin: The operating profit margin expanded substantially, rising from 28.9% in 2015 to approximately 45.7% in 2024.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS more than doubled, starting at $4.80 in 2015 and reaching $11.39 in 2024.

Efficiency and Investor Returns

Dividends Per Share (DPS): DPS steadily grew from $3.44 in 2015 to $6.78 in 2024, marking the highest payout in the company’s history.

Balance Sheet Health:

Debt over Assets: Stands at an attractive 0.9%.
Return on Assets (ROA): Measures a decent 14.5%.

Profitability Metrics (10-Year Median):

Gross Profit Margin: 51.6%
Free Cash Flow Margin: 24%
These median margins are considered very healthy for the business.

Upcoming Earnings Forecast and Portfolio Consideration

McDonald’s is projected to report an EPS of $3.35 and revenue of $7.1 billion. Given its historical performance and financials, McDonald’s remains a good investment option, supported by steady profits and a positive analyst outlook.

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