McDonald's (MCD) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

-11.38%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$299.75

Current price$265.64

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$886.20

YTD rank#425 of 500

SectorConsumer Discretionary

Official websitemcdonalds.com

Price chart

MCD vs its sector

Consumer Discretionary sector average+0.68%

MCD YTD-11.38%

Difference-12.06 pts

Stocks in sector47

Underperforming its sector. MCD is 12.06 points behind the Consumer Discretionary sector average, which covers 47 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

McDonald's (MCD) is down -11.38% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #425 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $299.75 and trades at $265.64 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $886.20 today. That puts it 12.06 points behind the Consumer Discretionary sector average of +0.68%.

Recent performance

McDonald's (MCD) has gained 14.55% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 16.90%, and fallen 0.30% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 2.22%). It is trading 20.59% below its 52-week high of $334.50, set on 2026-02-27. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest MCD news

McDonald’s Bets on Its Own Brands as It Ends a 32-Year World Cup Deal. Here’s What November 4 Needs to ShowTIKR · 2026-11-02
Tech Rebound, Crude Slide Lift Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Mixed, Europe UpMT Newswires · 2026-11-02
Jobs Data, More Tech Earnings: What to Watch This WeekThe Wall Street Journal · 2026-11-02
Midterms, Jobs Data, and Apple Earnings Test Wall Street This Week: Will Stocks Hold?BeInCrypto · 2026-11-02
Jobs, Midterm Elections, Apple, Palantir, McDonald’s, Moderna, and More to Watch This WeekBarrons.com · 2026-11-01

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MCD YTD return FAQ

What is McDonald's (MCD)'s YTD return in 2026?

McDonald's (MCD) is down -11.38% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was McDonald's (MCD)'s price at the start of 2026?

McDonald's (MCD) closed at $299.75 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $265.64 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does McDonald's (MCD) rank by YTD return in 2026?

McDonald's (MCD) ranks #425 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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