
McDonald’s (MCD) is one of the strongest companies of all time thanks to its golden arches, global reach, and solid dividend history. As a result, the company usually grabs attention for good reasons, but early 2025 has been different.
After starting the year strong, McDonald’s first-quarter results showed U.S. same-store sales dropping 3.6%, the worst decline since 2020. This news pushed the stock down almost 2% on May 1.