McDonald’s Corporation
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells va… Read more
Market Cap & Net Worth: McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has a market capitalization of $232.63 Billion ($232.63 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #65 globally and #52 in its home market, demonstrating a -0.43% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying McDonald’s Corporation's stock price $326.65 by its total outstanding shares 712154350 (712.15 Million).
McDonald’s Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
McDonald’s Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $67.89 Billion to $232.63 Billion (13.97% CAGR).
Index Memberships
McDonald’s Corporation is a constituent of 5 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dow Jones Composite Average
DJA
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$15.45 Trillion | 1.50% | #18 of 65 |
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DJC: Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index
DJC
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$21.30 Trillion | 3.13% | #18 of 65 |
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Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJI
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$19.59 Trillion | 4.76% | #18 of 30 |
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S&P 500 Index
GSPC
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$53.10 Trillion | 0.49% | #38 of 503 |
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S&P 100
OEX
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$37.25 Trillion | 0.70% | #35 of 101 |
Weight: McDonald’s Corporation's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
McDonald’s Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how McDonald’s Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
8.10x
McDonald’s Corporation's market cap is 8.10 times its annual revenue
0.15x
Higher than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
25.42x
McDonald’s Corporation's market cap is 25.42 times its annual earnings
18.48x
Higher than industry averageWhat These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $72.11 Billion | $24.62 Billion | $4.69 Billion | 2.93x | 15.39x |
| 2017 | $104.59 Billion | $22.82 Billion | $5.19 Billion | 4.58x | 20.14x |
| 2018 | $110.63 Billion | $21.26 Billion | $5.92 Billion | 5.20x | 18.67x |
| 2019 | $126.09 Billion | $21.36 Billion | $6.03 Billion | 5.90x | 20.93x |
| 2020 | $140.34 Billion | $19.21 Billion | $4.73 Billion | 7.31x | 29.67x |
| 2021 | $179.33 Billion | $23.22 Billion | $7.55 Billion | 7.72x | 23.77x |
| 2022 | $180.24 Billion | $23.18 Billion | $6.18 Billion | 7.78x | 29.18x |
| 2023 | $207.39 Billion | $25.50 Billion | $8.47 Billion | 8.13x | 24.49x |
| 2024 | $206.45 Billion | $25.92 Billion | $8.22 Billion | 7.96x | 25.11x |
| 2025 | $217.66 Billion | $26.89 Billion | $8.56 Billion | 8.10x | 25.42x |
Competitor Companies of MCD by Market Capitalization
Companies near McDonald’s Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.
Key companies related to McDonald’s Corporation by market ranking:
- Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX): Ranked #173 globally with a market cap of $111.23 Billion USD.
- Compass Group PLC (PINK:CMPGF): Ranked #408 globally with a market cap of $53.24 Billion USD.
- COMPASS GROUP (F:XGR): Ranked #477 globally with a market cap of $45.14 Billion USD ( €43.98 Billion EUR).
- Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM): Ranked #486 globally with a market cap of $44.20 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #173 | Starbucks Corporation | NASDAQ:SBUX | $111.23 Billion | $97.82 |
| #408 | Compass Group PLC | PINK:CMPGF | $53.24 Billion | $31.90 |
| #477 | COMPASS GROUP | F:XGR | $45.14 Billion | €26.00 |
| #486 | Yum! Brands Inc | NYSE:YUM | $44.20 Billion | $161.78 |
McDonald’s Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, McDonald’s Corporation's market cap moved from $67.89 Billion to $ 232.63 Billion, with a yearly change of 13.97%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $232.63 Billion | +6.88% |
| 2025 | $217.66 Billion | +5.43% |
| 2024 | $206.45 Billion | -0.46% |
| 2023 | $207.39 Billion | +15.06% |
| 2022 | $180.24 Billion | +0.51% |
| 2021 | $179.33 Billion | +27.79% |
| 2020 | $140.34 Billion | +11.30% |
| 2019 | $126.09 Billion | +13.97% |
| 2018 | $110.63 Billion | +5.78% |
| 2017 | $104.59 Billion | +45.05% |
| 2016 | $72.11 Billion | +6.21% |
| 2015 | $67.89 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of McDonald’s Corporation was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $232.63 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $232.63 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $232.63 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $232.63 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $232.63 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.