11 Best Kid-Friendly Stocks to Invest In

5. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the best kid-friendly stocks on our list.

TheFly reported on March 3 that KeyBanc increased its price target for MCD to $354 from $340 and kept an Overweight rating on the shares. While the firm is not revising its earnings projections, insights from recent industry discussions and proprietary card data support its confidence in the continued strength and momentum of MCD’s U.S. operations.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the entire year earlier on February 11. The company’s global comparable sales increased 5.7% in Q4, with increases of 6.8% in the United States, 5.2% in International Operated Markets, and 4.5% in International Developmental Licensed Markets, according to the reports. Systemwide sales increased by 11%, while consolidated revenues increased by 10%.

Moreover, the corporation’s operating income climbed 10%, including $80 million in pre-tax restructuring charges; excluding these, it rose 13%. Diluted EPS reached $3.03, or $3.12 excluding charges. The company declared a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.86 per share.

For the full year, MCD states that its global comparable sales grew 3.1%, consolidated revenues increased 4%, systemwide sales rose 7%, and diluted EPS reached $11.95, or $12.20 when adjusting for restructuring charges.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is a global fast-food chain serving burgers, fries, beverages, and breakfast items through company‑operated and franchised restaurants worldwide.