Is McDonald's Still a Strong Long-Term Stock in 2025?

McDonald's: In April 2025, U.S. consumer confidence dropped sharply. A central bank survey revealed that people now expect inflation to hit 3.6% in a year—its highest since late 2023. There's also growing fear of rising unemployment, possibly influenced by former President Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs. These could increase inflation and even push the U.S. toward a recession, according to some Wall Street experts.

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Mixed Signals from Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the effects of tariffs might be short-term, causing inflation to rise but eventually fall as the economy slows down. On the other hand, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari raised concerns about foreign investors possibly pulling out of the U.S., causing bond yields to rise.

McDonald’s Performance in 2025

Despite market concerns, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) remains strong. It operates over 40,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. In Japan, the brand saw a 5.1% increase in comparable sales in March, driven by a rise in both customer visits and spending per order. As a result, first-quarter sales rose 3.5%, and traffic improved by 2.6%.

New Investment Moves

To support growth, McDonald’s recently issued $1.5 billion in medium-term notes—$600 million due in 2030 and $900 million in 2035.

Ranked Among Top Long-Term Stocks

McDonald’s ranks 9th on the list of top long-term stocks in 2025. While the company remains a reliable investment, some AI stocks are currently showing better potential for fast growth. One lesser-known AI stock has outperformed major names in 2025, even as most tech stocks fell.

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