12 Best Stocks That Will Always Grow

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10. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the best stocks that will always grow. Tigress Financial lifted the price target on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $385 from $360 on March 6. The firm reiterated a Buy rating on the shares and cited the company’s “powerful global brand”, AI-driven efficiencies, rapid unit expansion, and asset-light franchise model, adding that its raised 12-month target, combined with dividends, exhibits a potential total return of 20% from current levels.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) also received a rating update from KeyBanc on March 3. The firm lifted the price target on the stock to $354 from $340 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares, stating that it is not updating its earnings estimates at this time. However, based on its recent industry conversations and proprietary card data, KeyBanc exhibited confidence in the current momentum of the U.S. business.

In its fiscal Q4 and full year 2025 results, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) reported a 5.7% growth in global comparable sales in the quarter, with positive global comparable guest counts and strong comparable sales growth across all segments. Global Systemwide sales for the full year rose 7% to over $139 billion, or growth of $9 billion.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is a food service retailer that operates and franchises restaurants. The company’s operations are divided into the following segments: United States, International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate.

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