What if you invested $1000 in MCD on Jan 1, 2020?
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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, McDonald's Corporation has delivered an average annual return of 15.8%. The stock peaked in 2017 with a massive +47.6% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2012 (-7.9%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 18 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+15.8%
Win Rate
90%
18W - 2L
Best
+47.6%
2017
Worst
-7.9%
2012
Performance Consistency
About McDonald's Corporation
Visit Website ↗McDonald's is the world's leading global food service retailer with over 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
Key Business Segments
U.S.
Operations in the United States.
International Operated Markets
Markets like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, UK.
International Developmental Licensed Markets
Affiliates and developmental licensees in other countries.
Key Innovations
- ✓Speedee Service System
- ✓Franchising model standardization
- ✓Drive-thru concept scaling
Historical Milestones
First McDonald's restaurant opened by Richard and Maurice McDonald.
Ray Kroc opens his first franchise in Des Plaines, IL.
IPO on the NYSE.