Key Highlights:
- National Restaurant Association voices concern over potential tariff impacts on the industry.
- Wall Street analysts predict an average upside of 6.17% for McDonald's (MCD, Financial).
- McDonald's current GuruFocus estimate suggests a slight downside of 0.65%.
The National Restaurant Association has raised alarms regarding newly proposed tariffs that may significantly disrupt the restaurant sector. CEO Michelle Korsmo emphasized that such tariffs could escalate the costs of food and packaging, thereby heightening operational uncertainties for giants like McDonald's (MCD) and Chipotle (CMG). In response, the Association is strategizing to advocate for exemptions in the food and beverage categories.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to insights from 31 analysts, McDonald's Corp (MCD, Financial) has an average one-year price target of $330.81, with projections ranging between a high of $360.00 and a low of $280.00. This average target signals a potential upside of 6.17% from its current stock price of $311.58. Investors seeking more granular data can visit the McDonald's Corp (MCD) Forecast page.
Furthermore, the consensus recommendation from 40 brokerage firms places McDonald's Corp's (MCD, Financial) current rating at 2.1, which translates to "Outperform." This rating system operates on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 represents a "Strong Buy" and 5 indicates "Sell."
Looking at the GuruFocus evaluations, the estimated GF Value for McDonald's Corp (MCD, Financial) in one year is pegged at $309.55. This estimation suggests a marginal downside of 0.65% from its current trading price of $311.58. The GF Value is curated by analyzing historic trading multiples for the stock, past business growth, and predictive performance metrics. For a comprehensive analysis, visit the McDonald's Corp (MCD) Summary page.
