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McDonald's vs Starbucks: comparing MCD and SBUX stock
12-month growth, from 100━ MCD −8.0% ━ SBUX +30.6%
| Metric | MCD | SBUX |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 278.04 | 106.16 |
| Year to date | −8.5% | +27.6% ● |
| 12 months | −8.0% | +30.6% ● |
| From 52-week high | −18.2% | −4.8% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −1.5% | +6.4% ● |
| P/E | 21.6 | 39.2 |
| Dividend yield | 2.99% ● | 2.43% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +5.8% ● | +1.9% |
| Operating income growth | +7.7% | +12.4% ● |
| Operating margin | 47.0% ● | 10.9% |
| Gross margin | 57.6% ● | 22.4% |
| Market cap | $196.8B | $121.0B |
| Next earnings | Jan 28, 2027 | Feb 2, 2027 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Which is better to buy: McDonald's or Starbucks?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Starbucks rose more over the year (+30.6%); Starbucks is closer to its 52-week high; McDonald's has the higher operating margin; McDonald's is growing revenue faster; McDonald's has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
McDonald's — Jan 28, 2027; Starbucks — Feb 2, 2027.