McDonald's (MCD) Stock News, Jan-Aug 2025

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025.

The company also reminded investors that key information and updates regarding future investor conferences and earnings calls can be found on their investor relations website at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

McDonald's USA and Entertainment Studios Network/The Weather Group have reached a confidential settlement agreement to resolve their pending litigation. Under the agreement, McDonald's will continue purchasing advertising from ESN at market value rates, while ESN will dismiss its lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. McDonald's maintains its position of no wrongdoing in the settlement. The agreement represents a mutual understanding between both parties, with ESN acknowledging McDonald's commitment to investing in Black-owned media properties and increasing opportunity access. The resolution maintains their business relationship and establishes a framework for future commercial collaboration aligned with McDonald's advertising strategy and objectives.

McDonald's (MCD) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on June 2, 2025. The company also reminded investors that key information and updates, including timing for future investor conferences and earnings calls, can be found on their investor relations website at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

McDonald's (MCD) reported mixed Q1 2025 results with global comparable sales declining 1.0% (flat excluding Leap Day impact). The company saw varying performance across regions with U.S. sales down 3.6%, International Operated Markets down 1.0%, and International Developmental Licensed Markets up 3.5%. Consolidated revenues decreased 3% to $5.96 billion, while diluted EPS fell 2% to $2.60. Excluding restructuring charges of $66 million related to organizational modernization, adjusted EPS was $2.67. A bright spot was the company's loyalty program, which generated over $31 billion in systemwide sales across 60 markets for the trailing twelve months, including approximately $8 billion in Q1. The U.S. market faced challenges with negative comparable guest counts, while positive performance in the Middle East and Japan helped offset weakness in other regions.

McDonald's USA is launching a -time collaboration with Minecraft ahead of 'A Minecraft Movie' release on April 4, 2025. Starting April 1, customers can purchase A Minecraft Movie Meal featuring either a Big Mac or 10-pc. Chicken McNuggets with medium fries and drink, plus exclusive collectibles. The McNuggets meal includes a special Nether Flame Sauce.

The promotion includes six collectible items inspired by McDonald's characters and menu items, each with a code to unlock exclusive Minecraft Marketplace skins. Additionally, a Minecraft Movie Happy Meal will offer 12 film-inspired figurines or Block World toys with codes for exclusive digital games.

Customers ordering through the McDonald's App will receive a one-time code to unlock the McDonald's Add-On pack in Minecraft, featuring McDonaldland characters, builds, and tools.

McDonald's reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results. Global systemwide sales exceeded $130 billion for the full year, with growth of over $1 billion. Loyalty program sales reached approximately $30 billion for the full year, showing 30% growth, with 90-day active users exceeding 175 million across 60 markets.

Q4 2024 highlights include: global comparable sales up 0.4%, with U.S. declining 1.4%, International Operated Markets up 0.1%, and International Developmental Licensed Markets up 4.1%. Q4 diluted EPS remained flat at $2.80.

Full-year 2024 performance showed: global comparable sales decrease of 0.1%, consolidated revenues up 2%, and diluted EPS of $11.39, down 1%. The company faced $221 million in restructuring charges and $70 million in transaction costs and impairment charges during the year.

McDonald's has announced its latest quarterly cash dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 17, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as holders at the close of business on March 3, 2025. The company also reminded investors that key information and updates, including timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, can be found on their investor relations website at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

McDonald's has announced the final rosters for the 48th Annual All American Games, set to take place at Brooklyn's Barclays Center for the first time. The prestigious high school basketball showcase will feature 48 elite athletes (24 girls and 24 boys) selected by top analysts, scouts, media, and coaches.

The event includes the Sprite® Jam Fest on March 31, featuring 3-Point Contest, dunk competition, and knockout game, followed by the main Games on April 1. The Girls Game will air at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with the Boys Game following at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The Games maintain their commitment to community involvement, particularly through continued support of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®). Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and mcdaag.com, with various community events and activities planned throughout Games Week.

Cognizant (CTSH) and McDonald's (MCD) have announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership that began in 2017. The renewed agreement focuses on enhancing McDonald's operations through advanced technology solutions, particularly in Global Finance Systems and Human Capital Management.

The partnership will continue supporting key enterprise areas including payroll processing, franchisee management, master data management, and legal applications. Cognizant plans to implement its proprietary platforms such as Cognizant Neuro® IT Operations and SkygradeTM to improve McDonald's systems' observability, reliability, and agility.

The collaboration will leverage Cognizant's expertise in Cloud, Enterprise AI, and Generative AI, combined with their experience in the Food Services industry, to drive innovation and operational excellence in McDonald's global operations.