Should You Buy McDonald's Stock Before Aug. 4?
McDonald's results may not impress this quarter, but the company is still a resilient global leader.
Overview
Investors would love to see a hot, fresh serving of growth from McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) next week, when the global fast-food franchise reports second-quarter earnings. What they're more likely to get is a lukewarm delivery of the status quo. So, should you buy the stock before Aug. 4?
McDonald's is down more than 12% year to date. The restaurant chain has struggled to find anything more than tepid growth. In the first quarter of 2026, global comparable sales increased just 3.8%. Moreover, McDonald's management expects a "meaningful deceleration" in the second quarter, largely driven by last year's Minecraft Happy Meal promotion that brought in unusually high foot traffic and sales.
Details
The stock reflects that lack of enthusiasm, with shares trading near a 52-week low. Still, McDonald's is a reasonable buy for long-term investors. The company has a resilient franchise model with more than 44,000 locations across more than 100 countries.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.