McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) ranks among the 14 safe stocks to buy now for a starter stock portfolio.
On March 6, Tigress Financial Partners boosted its price target for McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $385 while upholding a Buy rating on the company’s shares. The firm referenced the company’s multi-year growth strategy, which uses its global brand, unit scaling, digital and loyalty framework, AI-driven efficiency, and franchise model to increase sales and income.
McDonald’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 statistics indicate value-driven traffic and franchise development, while the Caviar campaign boosts brand engagement. The company announced EPS of $3.12 for the quarter, exceeding the forecast of $3.03 by 2.97%. Revenue also surpassed forecasts, coming in at $7.01 billion versus $6.81 billion, representing a 2.94% surprise.
Tigress Financial added that McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches growth driver is powered by its digital creativity and loyalty scale.
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) operates one of the largest foodservice networks in the world. Its business is divided into the US, International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate segments.
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