Is McDonald's Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

With a market cap of $187.5 billion, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer, with around 44,000 locations across more than 100 countries. About 95% of its restaurants are owned and operated by independent local business owners, giving McDonald’s a highly franchised global business model.

Companies valued at more than $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and McDonald's fits this criterion perfectly. The company serves around 68 million people daily while focusing on food quality, community connection, its people, and environmental impact.