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NYSE:MCD News 15 December 2025 - 1 January 2026

Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s value meals with $10.99 deal as diners balk at fast-food prices

Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s value meals with $10.99 deal as diners balk at fast-food prices

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 18:14 ET Chili’s Grill & Bar took aim at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King on Wednesday, arguing that fast-food value meals no longer feel like a bargain and promoting its own $10.99 burger-and-sides deal. The post landed as McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors, “We continue to see a bifurcated consumer base,” a reference to spending splitting between higher- and lower-income diners. Fox News+1 The exchange matters now because value is becoming a front-line battleground in U.S. dining, with more consumers watching every dollar as food inflation and higher menu prices squeeze budgets. For casual-dining
1 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock today: MCD edges down as Fed minutes, year-end trade keep investors cautious

McDonald’s stock today: MCD edges down as Fed minutes, year-end trade keep investors cautious

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 15:29 ET — Regular session McDonald’s Corp shares edged lower on Tuesday, trading at $308.37, down 0.05% in late-afternoon dealings. The timing matters. With two sessions left in the year, trading volumes tend to thin out, and small shifts in positioning can move stocks more than usual, especially in defensive names investors use to park cash. Portfolio managers also use the final week of December to trim big winners and rebalance exposure for January. “It’s just a healthy rebalancing of allocations more so than an emotionally driven sell-off,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at
30 December 2025
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McDonald’s stock slips into the close as year-end trading turns choppy — what investors watch next for MCD

McDonald’s stock slips into the close as year-end trading turns choppy — what investors watch next for MCD

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 21:56 ET — Market closed McDonald’s shares ended down 0.7% at $308.53 on Monday, extending a soft start to the final week of the year for the Dow component. The decline matters now because year-end positioning and thin liquidity can amplify routine moves in large, widely held names, even without fresh company-specific news. Reuters Markets are also heading into a holiday-shortened stretch, with just two U.S. trading days left before the year ends and markets closed Thursday for New Year’s Day. AP News Wall Street’s main indexes finished lower, with heavyweight tech and AI-linked stocks
30 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Friday, December 26, 2025—the first regular trading session after Christmas Day (Dec. 25), when U.S. markets were closed—McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) is back in focus for investors looking for “defensive growth” in consumer staples and restaurants. New York Stock Exchange This pre-market briefing reflects what mattered most for McDonald’s stock heading into the post-holiday session: where the shares last traded, what the latest company and franchise developments imply for 2026, what Wall Street is modeling for earnings, and what risks could move the stock next. Where McDonald’s stock stands heading into the Dec.
26 December 2025
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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Christmas Day Hours, 2026 Value Rules, and Wall Street Forecasts

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Christmas Day Hours, 2026 Value Rules, and Wall Street Forecasts

McDonald’s Corporation heads into Christmas Day 2025 with two storylines dominating the headlines: the practical question of which restaurants are open today, and the higher-stakes strategic shift now looming for 2026—new global franchising standards designed to sharpen “value leadership” across the system. For consumers, the takeaway is straightforward: many McDonald’s locations are open on Christmas Day, but operating hours are largely a franchise decision and can vary sharply by store. Axios For investors, the conversation is broader. The company is preparing to tighten accountability around value outcomes starting January 1, 2026, while analysts’ price targets cluster in the low-to-mid $300s
25 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (MCD) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Holds Near $313 After Early Close — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

McDonald’s Stock (MCD) After Hours Today, Dec. 24, 2025: Price Holds Near $313 After Early Close — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) finished the Christmas Eve session higher and then traded essentially flat in after-hours action, as investors navigated a holiday-shortened trading day and a broader market that continued to drift toward record territory. MCD closed at $313.33, up $2.49 (+0.80%), after the U.S. stock market ended early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve. In after-hours trading, the stock was $313.30 (-$0.03, -0.01%) as of 4:53 p.m. ET, signaling little immediate change in sentiment once the regular session ended. Yahoo Finance+1 Below is what investors should know about McDonald’s stock after the bell on Dec. 24, 2025,
25 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (MCD) After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Christmas Eve

McDonald’s Stock (MCD) After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Christmas Eve

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) finished Tuesday’s session (Dec. 23, 2025) lower, even as the broader U.S. stock market pushed further into record territory. With U.S. markets set for a holiday-shortened session on Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), investors are weighing whether Tuesday’s pullback is routine year-end repositioning—or an early warning that sentiment around consumer spending is cooling. Below is the full after-the-bell snapshot, the key narratives driving today’s coverage and analysis, and the practical checklist to watch before the opening bell tomorrow. McDonald’s stock after the bell: the key numbers McDonald’s shares closed at $310.84, down 1.70% on Tuesday. The
24 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened Trading, “Value Reset” Momentum, Dividend Support, and Analyst Targets (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

As investors head into Christmas week, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) enters a shortened trading calendar with a familiar positioning: a low-volatility, dividend-paying consumer brand that many market participants treat as a “steady compounder” during uncertain macro stretches. But the headline theme into the final full week before year-end isn’t just defensiveness. It’s value—specifically, how McDonald’s is trying to rebuild traffic among pressured consumers, while also tightening how franchise pricing and “value perception” are managed across the system. Below is what matters for McDonald’s stock this week (Dec. 22–26, 2025)—including the latest price setup, the most relevant corporate and industry news,
22 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Outlook for 2026: Latest News, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets as of Dec. 20, 2025

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Outlook for 2026: Latest News, Dividend Update, and Analyst Price Targets as of Dec. 20, 2025

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 in a familiar position for long-term investors: a defensive blue-chip with a dividend track record, a globally scaled franchise model, and a brand that tends to hold up when consumers get cautious. But the conversation around McDonald’s stock is shifting as 2026 approaches—away from “Will people still buy burgers?” and toward a more nuanced question: Can McDonald’s rebuild “value leadership” without creating new friction in its franchise system—or compressing margins to get traffic back? As of Friday’s close, McDonald’s shares finished at $315.84, down 1.19% on the day,
21 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 20, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares in 2026

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 20, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move Shares in 2026

McDonald’s Corporation stock (NYSE: MCD) heads into the Dec. 20, 2025 weekend with investors weighing a familiar question that has defined much of the past year for quick-service restaurants: how far can “value” go in protecting traffic—without squeezing margins? The backdrop is unusually clear. McDonald’s shares last closed at $315.84 (Dec. 19), sitting just a few percentage points below their 52‑week high of $326.32 and well above the 52‑week low of $276.53. The company’s market cap is roughly $225 billion, and the stock trades at about 27x trailing earnings, with a dividend yield around 2.36% based on current payout levels.
21 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Tailwinds, New Franchise Value Rules, and What Analysts Forecast Next

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) on Dec. 16, 2025: Dividend Tailwinds, New Franchise Value Rules, and What Analysts Forecast Next

McDonald’s Corporation stock (NYSE: MCD) was under modest pressure in Tuesday’s session, even as investors digested fresh reporting on stricter “value” expectations for franchisees and the company’s latest dividend payout milestone. As of 19:02 UTC on Dec. 16, MCD traded around $315.20, down about 1.1% on the day, after opening near $319.11 and touching an intraday high of $320.31. For long-term shareholders, the story around McDonald’s stock right now is less about a single headline and more about a familiar set of drivers: traffic vs. pricing power, franchise alignment, value positioning in a stretched consumer backdrop, and capital returns—with analysts
16 December 2025
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McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Today: Dividend Day, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Growth Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Today: Dividend Day, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Growth Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) enters the new week with a theme investors have heard all year—but one that’s still proving durable: when consumers get more price-sensitive, scale, value, and operational consistency can matter more than trendier growth stories. On Monday, Dec. 15, McDonald’s shares were trading around $317 with a tight intraday range, reflecting a market that appears more focused on “steady and predictable” than “high beta.” At the same time, today is a meaningful date for income-focused holders: McDonald’s dividend payment—boosted earlier this quarter—hits shareholder accounts. McDonald’s Corporation Below is a full, publication-ready snapshot of what’s driving the conversation
15 December 2025
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Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

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Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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