#7 - McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD)
I have occasion to pass my local McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) nearly every day. This particular location in small-town America is still not open to dine-in customers. But I keep thinking, why would they ever reopen their doors again? The drive-thru is always busy. The new normal seems to be working just fine for the Golden Arches.
What this tells you is that McDonald’s has made a successful pivot to a digital model. In fact the company is saying that digital is not only its present, but also its future.
But I understand that anecdotes don’t make your portfolio grow. So let’s go with this. In the ten-year period ending April 2, 2020, MCD stock had delivered a total return for investors of over 180% without reinvested dividends. If an investor had reinvested dividends the return would be over 250%.
And speaking of that dividend, the company currently pays a quarterly dividend
About McDonald's
McDonald's Corp. engages in the operation and franchising of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses its operations on the United States. The International Operated Markets segment consists of operations and the franchising of restaurants in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the U.K.
More about McDonald's- Current Price
- $321.52
- Consensus Rating
- Moderate Buy
- Ratings Breakdown
- 16 Buy Ratings, 10 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $323.61 (0.6% Upside)
In times of market volatility, it’s wise to remember that this is but a moment in time. Investors of a certain age can point to previous times when experts were proclaiming the sky was falling. And many of these investors can point to times when they wish they had zigged instead of zagged. But they can probably also point to some great outcomes that occurred by just holding onto some quality stocks.
True long-term investing is measured in years, not months. And as our list shows you, it doesn’t have to be limited to dividend stocks. You can, and should, look for stocks that can give you some growth. But while speculating on the next multi-bagger can be fun, having a solid base for your portfolio is a much better way to sleep soundly no matter what madness is captivating the market.
If that’s an investment style that suits you, consider one of these seven forever stocks. Each one offers a business model that will provide stability and growth to help your portfolio stand the test of time.
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