McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is listed among the 10 Best Passive Income Stocks to Buy Now. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share with a yield of 2.36%. McDonald’s is two years away from becoming a Dividend King, boasting a 48-year streak of dividend growth.

In the first quarter of 2025, McDonald’s Corporation reported mixed earnings. Revenue fell by 3.45% to $5.96 billion, missing analysts’ expectations by $170.2 million. Global comparable sales dropped by 1.0%, but sales were essentially flat after accounting for the extra Leap Day in the previous year.

McDonald’s Corporation operates over 43,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, with 95% of locations owned by independent franchisees. While MCD shows investment potential, some believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential with less downside risk.

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