McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Eating Places
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since July 5, 1966. SentiSense covers McDonald's Corporation in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating Places. The company reports 150,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.mcdonalds.com.
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), internationally operated markets (35%), and internationally developmental/licensed segments (26%).
Latest reported results
McDonald's Corporation reported revenue of $7.10 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 3.8% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 3,441 institutions reported holding MCD, with 521.9 million shares worth $141.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on MCD
- MCD sentiment: whether news and social coverage of McDonald's Corporation leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- MCD ownership: all 3,441 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- MCD financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for McDonald's Corporation: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does McDonald's Corporation do?
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets.
What sector is MCD in?
SentiSense classifies McDonald's Corporation in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating Places.
Where does MCD stock trade?
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since July 5, 1966.
How many institutions own MCD?
3,441 institutions reported a position in MCD in 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $141.1 billion in total.