"McDonald's has done what it does best: open more restaurants, raise the dividend, buy back stock, and let the franchise model do the heavy lifting. Under CEO Chris Kempczinski, the chain leaned into digital ordering, a loyalty program now spanning 70 markets with roughly 210 million 90-day active users."
"After U.S. comparable-store sales fell 3.6% in Q1 2025, McDonald's recovered to +6.8% U.S. comps and +5.7% global comps in Q4 2025. Full-year revenue hit $26.885 billion, with EPS of $12.20."
"The quarterly payout climbed from $0.89 in 2016 to $1.86 in March 2026, more than doubling the income stream and boosting total returns well above price-only gains."
"McDonald's is a fine place to put $1,000 today for investors seeking a defensive compounder paying a 2.5% yield with a likely Dividend King coronation, expanding loyalty economics, and a 2026 plan for around 2,600 new restaurants."
McDonald's has successfully opened more restaurants, increased dividends, and implemented digital ordering under CEO Chris Kempczinski. The chain's loyalty program has gained 210 million active users. After a decline in Q1 2025, U.S. comparable-store sales rebounded significantly by Q4 2025. The company reported full-year revenue of $26.885 billion and has nearly 50 consecutive annual dividend increases. While McDonald's offers a solid income stream, its stock performance has lagged behind the S&P 500, prompting some investors to consider alternatives for total return.
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