McDonald's vs Restaurant Brands International stock: which is the better buy?

McDonald's (MCD) is a Hold at 52/100, read on Oct 10, 2026; Restaurant Brands International (QSR) is a Hold at 47/100, read on Jun 21, 2026. By Tickerday's read, McDonald's is the stronger call. Stock is trading near its 52-week low, making its valuation more attractive with a P/E ratio of 19.1.

Over a year, McDonald's's target is $260 (+10.5%) and Restaurant Brands International's is $78 (+6.2%), each from the price on the day it was read. McDonald's has more room to its target.

Tickerday scores McDonald's's valuation 70/100 and Restaurant Brands International's 30/100, where higher means better value for the price. Their P/E ratios are 19.1 and 35.1. By that measure, McDonald's is the better value.

Tickerday scores McDonald's's financial health 30/100 and Restaurant Brands International's 25/100. By that measure, McDonald's stands on the firmer balance sheet. Their betas are 0.46 and 0.52: the higher the beta, the more a stock tends to swing with the market.

That depends on what you own already and why. Tickerday gives each its own call and its reasons, so you can weigh them side by side: both are a Hold right now. Save both to your Almanac and you'll hear when either call changes.

No. Tickerday's reads are educational analysis, the same for everyone. They show what the numbers and the news point to, in plain English, so you can decide for yourself.