NYSE:MCD News 2 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

McDonald’s shares rose 1.05% to $309.25 at Friday’s close, marking a third straight gain. The company will launch a limited-time Hot Honey Sauce lineup in the U.S. on Jan. 27. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision and McDonald’s earnings report, expected Feb. 11. Trading resumes Monday after the weekend market shutdown.

McDonald’s shares fell 0.4% to $307.43 on Friday before a U.S. market holiday. A new 10% U.S. tariff on several European countries, announced by Donald Trump, could rise to 25% by June if no deal is reached. No trading will occur until Tuesday, when attention shifts to McDonald’s upcoming earnings report.

McDonald’s shares closed down 0.39% at $307.43 on Friday, with no major company news. The S&P 500 slipped 0.06% as Wall Street ended the week with losses ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day market closure. Traders expect increased volatility after January’s options expiration. McDonald’s next key event is its upcoming quarterly report.

McDonald’s shares closed at $307.32 on Friday, down 0.51%, trailing gains in other major restaurant stocks. About 3 million shares changed hands ahead of key U.S. inflation and retail sales reports next week. The company is testing new menu items in the UK and Ireland, including a “Big Arch” burger and a “secret menu.” Investors remain focused on foot traffic and pricing power as inflation data looms.

McDonald's shares fell 0.5% to $307.32 on Friday, lagging behind fast-food peers as the S&P 500 rose. Truist Securities raised its price target to $356, citing menu initiatives and potential beverage rollouts but warned of cost pressures. Traders are watching the $300 level ahead of the company’s expected Feb. 9 earnings. Key U.S. inflation data is due Tuesday, likely to influence sentiment.

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 15:48 EST — Regular session McDonald’s Corp shares rose about 1% on Tuesday to $302.94, recovering ground after the company pushed back against a proposed class action tied to its McRib sandwich. The stock traded between $298.36 and $304.19 during the session, with about 2.3 million shares changing hands. CBS News The bounce comes after McDonald’s shares fell 1.1% on Monday to $299.86, extending a six-session slide and leaving the stock about 8% below its 52-week high. Rival moves were mixed on Monday, with Starbucks closing higher while Yum Brands slipped. MarketWatch In the lawsuit,

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 15:53 ET — Market closed McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) shares ended down 0.8% at $303.26 on Friday, lagging a modest rise in the broader market on the first U.S. trading day of 2026. The Dow rose 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, while the Nasdaq finished little changed. AP News The move matters because investors often treat McDonald’s as a defensive consumer name, and relative weakness early in the year can signal caution around restaurant demand and cost pressure. With fourth-quarter earnings season approaching, traders are also sensitive to any shift in the interest-rate

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 15:24 ET — Regular session McDonald’s shares fell 0.7% to $303.38 in late-afternoon trading on Friday, starting 2026 on the back foot as investors trimmed exposure to consumer-facing names. The move matters now because trading volumes are returning after the holiday lull, and the market’s attention is shifting back to interest rates and consumer demand. Consumer discretionary stocks were among the day’s laggards in early action, a pressure point for restaurant operators that rely on steady traffic. Reuters Next week brings the first major slate of U.S. economic reports of the year, including the monthly