When did MCD join the S&P 500?

McDonald's joined the S&P 500 index on 1970-06-30.

What sector is MCD in?

MCD is in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Restaurants industry.

MCD — McDonald's

Name: MCD Institutional Holdings (13F) — 2026Q1
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Restaurants · Consumer Discretionary

S&P 500 Timeline

1970-06-30Joined S&P 500

McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate. The U.S. segment is primarily focused on operations in the United States. The International Operated Markets segment includes operations and franchising in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate segment includes developmental licensees and affiliated markets within the McDonald's system. Its menu items include the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, various chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, McDonald's Fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft-serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages, and other beverages.

Key Facts

Status	Active
Sector	Consumer Discretionary
Industry	Restaurants
Joined	1970-06-30
Tenure	56 yrs

Industry Peers

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Sector Peers

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Institutional Holdings (13F)

2 institutions hold MCD, totaling 33K shares ($2M) · As of 2026Q1

Rank	Institution	Shares	Value
1	RAELIPSKIE PARTNERSHIP	8K	$2M
2	Game Plan Financial Advisors, LLC	25K	$24262

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