McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 15 Best Long Term Stocks to Buy According to Reddit.
On November 19, Guggenheim analyst Gregory Francfort raised his price target on McDonald’s Corporation to $310 from $295 while maintaining a Neutral rating, as reported by The Fly. He noted that the company continues to show “reasonably strong” same-store sales growth in the US, even in a difficult operating environment. He added that investors may prefer defensive names if the broader backdrop becomes more challenging, which could work in McDonald’s favor.
McDonald’s Corporation continues to hold a level of brand strength that new competitors have struggled to disrupt. Despite concerns that consumers may be cutting back on dining out, the company generated nearly $20 billion in revenue during the first three quarters of 2025, a 2% increase from the same period in 2024. Third-quarter revenue alone rose 3% from last year.
Over the nine-month period, McDonald’s Corporation kept its cost and expense growth to 2%, although non-operating costs increased more quickly. As a result, net income for the first three quarters of 2025 reached $6.4 billion, up 3% year over year.
For long-term investors, McDonald’s Corporation’s consistent dividend growth remains a key advantage. The company approved another dividend increase last month, marking its 49th straight year of raising its payout. The new annual dividend of $7.44 per share represents a roughly 2.41% yield.
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