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McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2024 system sales of $131 billion across more than 43,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.

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맥도날드(NYSE:MCD)는 2025년을 시작하면서 미국 소비자들 사이에 소득 격차가 커지고 있다는 경고와 함께 소득 수준에 따른 명확한 격차를 지적하고 있다.무슨 일 있었나: 지난 목요일 1분기 실적 발표에서 맥도날드 CEO 크리스 켐프친스키(Chris Kempczinski)의 모두 발언은 퀵서비스 레스토랑 업계, 특히 저소득층과 중간 소득층 소비자 집단의 발걸음이 전년 동기 대비 10% 가까이 감소한 것에 초점을 맞췄다.

맥도날드 CEO &#34;미국 경제 양극화...고소득층 고객은 계속 방문하지만 평범한 가족은 소비 줄여&#34;

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도미노 피자(NASDAQ:DPZ)가 최근 실적 보고서에서 밝힌 바와 같이, 미국인들이 가장 좋아하는 편안한 음식인 피자도 경기침체의 한파에서 자유로울 수 없다. 불규칙한 무역 정책으로 인한 높은 인플레이션과 불안한 소비 심리로 인해 1분기 미국 동일점포매출이 전년 동기 대비 0.5% 감소하여 예상치를 크게 밑돌았다.

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헤지펀드 매니저 스펜서 하키미안은 현재 무역 및 관세 전쟁의 &#39;어리석음&#39;을 지적하며 미국이 세계 무역에서 손해를 보고 있다는 주장에 반박했다.무슨 일 있었나: 뉴욕에 본사를 둔 헤지펀드 톨루 캐피털 매니지먼트의 설립자 하키미안은 일요일(27일) 밤에 올린 글에서 S&amp;P 500 기업들이 중국에서 연간 약 1조 1,700억 달러의 매출을 올린다고 지적했다. 

헤지펀드 매니저 &#34;S&amp;P 500 기업들, 미국 수출보다 중국에서 6배 더 많이 벌어...무역전쟁은 &#39;전례 없는 어리석음&#39;&#34;

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TD Securities analyst Agnes Lim reiterates McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Hold and maintains $305 price target.

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TD Securities Reiterates Hold on McDonald's, Maintains $305 Price Target

McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.58%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $222.90 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,055.10 today based on a price of $311.99 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Americans are firing up their stovetops at the "highest levels since early 2020," Campbell's Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) chief executive Mick Beekhuizen told analysts on Monday.
What Happened: Beekhuizen declared in a post-earnings conference call that consumers are "turning to our brands for value, quality, and convenience" and "favoring ingredients that help stretch tighter food budgets."
Sales of condensed soup and broth — pantry staples that anchor low-cost meals — jumped 15% in Campbell's latest quarter, helping overall revenue beat Wall Street estimates even as the snacks division fell 5% on an organic basis.
The wallet shift comes as eating out grows pricier. Government data <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm">show</a> the food-away-from-home index rose 3.9% in April from a year earlier, while prices for food at home slipped 0.4% on the month, widening the savings gap for households that choose their kitchens over restaurants.
Why It Matters: Fast-food giants are already feeling the heat. McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) CEO Christopher Kempczinski said visits from low-income diners were down "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45336128/a-divided-economy-mcdonalds-ceo-says-rich-keep-dining-out-but-average-income-consumers-feeling-economic-anxiety">nearly double digits</a>" in the first quarter and middle-income consumers fell nearly as much. According to Reuters, Burger King&#8217;s parent, Restaurant Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45292609/burger-king-parent-restaurant-brands-q1-earnings-miss-comparable-sales-drop-and-more">missed sales expectations</a> after noting that customers were steering inflation-hit dollars toward groceries. Chipotle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) cut its sales outlook too, blaming persistent inflation and economic uncertainty that keep guests at home.
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Broader metrics also flash caution. The University of Michigan's consumer-sentiment gauge sank to a three-year low in May as households braced for higher prices.
Campbell Soup Company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45720002/campbells-brews-up-strong-q3-beats-estimates-as-home-cooking-sector-simmers">third-quarter sales</a> of $2.475 billion, up 4% year-over-year and ahead of analyst expectations. Meals &amp; Beverages sales jumped 15%, offsetting an 8% decline in Snacks, while adjusted EPS of $0.73 beat the $0.66 consensus. The company also expanded operating cash flow to $872 million over nine months, delivered $110 million in cost savings, and continues to return capital through dividends and share buybacks.
Price Action: Campbell&#8217;s Co. shares closed 0.62% up at $34.25 on Monday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>54.5K</td>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>29.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$39.8K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>762</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>592</td>
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>553</td>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>339</td>
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<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$277.0K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>286</td>
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<td>SONO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>326</td>
<td>271</td>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$69.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>205</td>
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<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>144</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $605.0 per contract. There were 15682 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 54585 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $16.0 per contract. There were 29118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4656 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.8K, with a price of $199.0 per contract. There were 95 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 762 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 233 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 592 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 233 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.2K, with a price of $2427.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 553 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 233 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $755.0 per contract. There were 5225 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 339 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $277.0K, with a price of $2215.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SONO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 233 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 184 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 326 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.6K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 1762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 205 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 79 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 110 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Bank of America Securities analyst Sara Senatore explained that while the restaurant industry may seem simple due to its familiarity with consumers, investing in restaurant stocks remains complex, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/05/45417777/lobster-life-sibling-entrepreneurs-see-trade-turmoil-as-a-business-edge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">given the wide performance variation within the sector.</a>
According to Senatore, in today&#8217;s value-conscious environment, the restaurants seeing success are those offering standout products and experiences across multiple dimensions.
This consistent execution has allowed leading quick-service pizza chains to expand market share, and she highlights that Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) is positioned to continue outperforming, backed by its partnerships with delivery platforms like DoorDash, Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>)
and Uber Technologies, Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) UberEats, value-oriented menu strategies, and technological strength. The analyst reiterated the Buy rating on Domino&#8217;s, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $549.</a>
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The analyst expressed optimism about Papa John&#8217;s International, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PZZA#NASDAQ">PZZA</a>), anticipating an improved earnings profile after the company&#8217;s planned investments in 2025. Senatore reiterated the Buy rating, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PZZA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $52.</a>
Senatore noted that Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), the parent company of Pizza Hut, has maintained stable returns on assets compared to the broader market, and she views the company&#8217;s historical performance range as a solid basis for future estimates. The analyst reiterated the Neutral rating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YUM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $159.</a>
Senatore highlighted market share dynamics among these top three pizza chains, noting that Domino&#8217;s has continued to gain share, Papa Johns has maintained its position, while Pizza Hut has seen a decline in share.
Out of the Pizza focus, the analyst sees Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) &#8216;s same-store sales growth could be slower than expected if macro headwinds pressure restaurant consumption or sales-driving initiatives fail to resonate with customers. Senatore reiterated the company&#8217;s Underperform rating, with a price forecast of $7.
Senatore noted that McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) could deliver better-than-expected margins and returns if it slows down its investment pace or uncovers unanticipated cost savings.
She also suggested that if investor sentiment turns more risk-averse, McDonald&#8217;s defensive profile could become increasingly appealing in the current market environment. The analyst reiterated the Neutral rating on McDonald&#8217;s with a price forecast of $327.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>217.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
<td>25.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBWI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>643</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 491 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.8K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 13896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 218 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.8K, with a price of $256.0 per contract. There were 21207 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25065 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.7K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 25193 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4635 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 25 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1200 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.8K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 31972 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 77 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $438.0 per contract. There were 6245 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1473 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BBWI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 4263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1026 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 207 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $315.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $2120.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 643 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 129 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.1K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 1120 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $58.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $1430.0 per contract. There were 70 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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9 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-23/mcdonald-s-to-close-beverage-focused-concept-test-new-drinks?srnd=homepage-asia">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-23/mcdonald-s-to-close-beverage-focused-concept-test-new-drinks?srnd=homepage-asia</a>

'McDonald's to Close Beverage-Focused Concept Stores, Test New Drinks'- Bloomberg

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>182.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>16.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$196.8K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$59.7K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>644</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>834</td>
<td>325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>542</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 142 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 13896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 182518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 210 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 265 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 16192 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 117 contract(s) at a $365.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 2087 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1872 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 147 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 800 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.8K, with a price of $246.0 per contract. There were 8895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1609 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 210 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.7K, with a price of $1810.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $119.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 834 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 238 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $1306.0 per contract. There were 277 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 602 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 238 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $2885.0 per contract. There were 542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 28 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $3002.0 per contract. There were 73 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tesla" rel="noreferrer noopener">disclosed on Friday</a> that it had elected John R. (Jack) Hartung to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee, effective <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1318605/000162828025026148/tsla-20250515.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">June 1, 2025</a>.
Hartung&nbsp;is the president and chief strategy officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>). He <a target="_blank" href="https://ir.chipotle.com/management" rel="noreferrer noopener">joined the company in</a> 2002 and previously served as its CFO. Before Chipotle, he spent almost 20 years at McDonald&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>).
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45238222/teslas-future-hinges-on-china-fsd-analyst-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla&#8217;s Future Hinges On China FSD: Goldman Sachs</a>
Tesla stock is down 8% year-to-date as it grappled with declining sales and a broad consumer backlash against CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s work for and association with U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump and the DOGE.
Some shareholders also criticized the company&#8217;s lack of independence among Tesla directors, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/tesla-adds-chipotle-executive-hartung-to-board-of-directors?srnd=phx-green&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Friday.
The board addition implied Tesla is boosting its eight-member board, which currently includes Musk, Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) co-founder&nbsp;Joe Gebbia, Tesla co-founder&nbsp;JB Straubel, and business executive&nbsp;Robyn Denholm, who serves as chair.
Last April, Tesla disclosed that its board had established a special committee to consider compensation matters involving Musk after a Delaware court&nbsp;ruled&nbsp;against Tesla&#8217;s pay package set up by the directors for the CEO in 2018.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Recent reports indicated</a> that the Tesla&nbsp;board began searching for a successor to&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;after the company faced significant financial setbacks. However, the company denied the report.
Musk is still fighting to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44887797/elon-musk-fights-for-unfathomable-56-billion-tesla-payday-as-factory-workers-earn-22-hour-but-says-there-shouldnt-be-a-two-class-system" rel="noreferrer noopener">reinstate a $56 billion</a> Tesla compensation package that was struck down by a Delaware court last year.&nbsp;
Price Action: TSLA stock is up 0.70% to $345.22 at the last check on Friday.
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Tesla Adds Chipotle Exec Jack Hartung To Board Amid Musk Pay Battle

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>39.2K</td>
<td>144.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$60.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$195.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$96.1K</td>
<td>665</td>
<td>524</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$162.8K</td>
<td>344</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>172</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$37.3K</td>
<td>903</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 39271 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144665 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 328 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.6K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 1880 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3689 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 65 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.7K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 4545 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1909 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1400 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.9K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 2602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1486 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 65 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 46 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.1K, with a price of $2090.0 per contract. There were 665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 524 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $615.0 per contract. There were 1122 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $162.8K, with a price of $5429.0 per contract. There were 344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 611 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.9K, with a price of $10792.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 172 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 583 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 13 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.3K, with a price of $2875.0 per contract. There were 903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.19%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $220.59 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MCD: If an investor had bought $1000 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,967.39 today based on a price of $308.75 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747174516_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In McDonald's 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) announced Monday one of its largest hiring initiatives in years, seeking to add 375,000 employees across U.S. locations this summer as the fast-food giant pursues aggressive expansion despite recent sales challenges.
What Happened: Joe Erlinger, McDonald&#8217;s U.S. president, unveiled the hiring plan alongside Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer at a location near Columbus, Ohio, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/mcdonalds-announces-plan-hire-375000-employees-us-summer-rcna206309">reported</a> NBC News. The initiative aligns with McDonald&#8217;s strategy to open 900 new U.S. restaurants by 2027 and bolster staffing for increased summer demand.
The announcement comes amid broader economic headwinds for the company. Earlier this month, McDonald&#8217;s reported its worst quarterly U.S. same-store sales performance since 2020, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45336128/a-divided-economy-mcdonalds-ceo-says-rich-keep-dining-out-but-average-income-consumers-feeling-economic-anxiety">with a 3.6% decline</a> that missed analyst forecasts of a 1.7% drop. 
Executives cited diminishing foot traffic as the primary factor, noting middle-income consumer visits fell by &#8220;nearly double digits&#8221; alongside continued weakness among low-income customers.
&#8220;People are just visiting less,&#8221; McDonald&#8217;s told investors during its earnings call, pointing to spending cutbacks as consumers increasingly skip meals out or eat breakfast at home to save money.
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Why It Matters: The hiring push coincides with the President Donald Trump administration&#8217;s focus on domestic business investment. The White House recently reported securing over $5 trillion in new U.S. investment commitments during Trump&#8217;s first 100 days in office, including major pledges from technology companies.
McDonald&#8217;s leadership has explicitly acknowledged a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45159157/mcdonalds-ceo-the-us-economy-is-dividedlow-income-traffic-down-10-while-rich-diners-continue-to-spend">divided U.S. economy</a>&#8221; where low and middle-income consumers face persistent pressure from inflation despite strong traffic among higher-income patrons. 
The company, which currently operates over 38,000 locations globally, continues emphasizing value offerings, including $5 meal deals to attract price-sensitive customers in this challenging consumer environment.
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McDonald's Launches Massive Summer Hiring Drive For 375,000 Workers Amid US Expansion Plans And Slumping Sales

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/mcdonald-s-sets-goal-of-hiring-375-000-us-workers-this-summer" title="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/mcdonald-s-sets-goal-of-hiring-375-000-us-workers-this-summer">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/mcdonald-s-sets-goal-of-hiring-375-000-us-workers-this-summer</a>

"McDonald's Corp. And Its Franchisees Plan To Recruit As Many As 375K Workers Across The US This Summer " -Bloomberg

The inflation crisis that has been hammering the U.S. economy is now taking a visible toll on consumers. Last month, <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence">data</a> showed that consumer confidence in the U.S. fell to a five-year low. The country's economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time since 2022.&nbsp;
The current earnings season is highlighting the struggles of companies exposed to consumer spending. Fast-food giant McDonald&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) March quarter earnings and revenue missed Wall Street's estimates, while the company saw a 3.6% drop in same-store sales in the U.S., the biggest <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/mcdonalds-mcd-q1-earnings-report-2025-76b4d394-9b782952">decline</a> since 2020.
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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski was frank in pointing out the plight of consumers impacting the company during its <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4780500-mcdonalds-corporation-mcd-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript">earnings call</a> with analysts. The executive said that quick-service restaurant industry traffic from the low-income consumers plunged by double digits compared with the previous quarter. Middle-income consumers, who had been holding up relatively well until a few months ago, also saw similar declines, which indicates that economic pressure on traffic has "broadened," according to Kempczinski.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">‘Heightened Anxiety'</h2>
However, as the average American's wallet feels the squeeze, fast-food spending from rich customers remains resilient.
"Traffic growth from the high-income cohort remains solid, illustrating the divided U.S. economy, where low and middle-income consumers in particular are being weighed down by the cumulative impact of inflation, and heightened anxiety about the economic outlook," Kempczinski said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Traffic Weak Despite $5 Value Meals&nbsp;</h2>
McDonald's saw consumer weakness despite <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/mcdonalds-launching-mcvalue-platform-inus-restaurants-in2025.html">launching</a> new $5 value meals earlier this year across its U.S. restaurants to woo customers.&nbsp; Kempczinski said in the latest earnings call that the company knows affordability and value are "paramount" in the current environment, and it has launched cheaper meals across five major international markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Woes Across International Markets</h2>
The economic struggles of consumers aren't just limited to the U.S. Kempczinski said during the call that the company is seeing a "similar story" in international markets, where comparable sales declined 1% from last year. Traffic was positive in just two of the five major markets.
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McDonald's total <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/sites/corp/nfl/pdf/Q1_25_Earnings_Release.pdf">revenue</a> fell 3% year over year in the first quarter. The company also saw comparable sales declines in the UK, while the Middle East and Japan posted gains.&nbsp;
"We&#8217;ll remain agile to ensure McValue continues to meet consumer needs and positions us for success in a challenging marketplace," Kempczinski added. "For the remainder of 2025, we&#8217;ll continue to include everyday value meal deals starting at $5, given how the current $5 Meal Deal in particular has resonated with customers."
McDonald's rivals are also beginning to see the impact of contractions in consumer spending. Yum! Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), the owner of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, recently <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/yum-brands-yum-q1-2025-earnings.html">missed</a> Q1 revenue expectations as Pizza Hut's same-store sales slid 5% in the U.S.
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'A Divided Economy': McDonald's CEO Says Rich Keep Dining Out But Average Income Consumers Feeling Economic 'Anxiety'

As a fast-food icon, McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) is structurally built for resisting recessionary conditions, offering nourishing meals and beverages conveniently and at relatively low prices. But even the Golden Arches couldn't overcome the unique <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45159157/mcdonalds-ceo-the-us-economy-is-dividedlow-income-traffic-down-10-while-rich-diners-continue-to-spend">pressures of the current economic paradigm</a>. Nevertheless, market demand for MCD stock remains hot, facilitating a possible contrarian bullish opportunity.
Last Thursday, McDonald's released its first-quarter earnings report, which revealed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/05/45177147/mcdonalds-stumbles-on-weak-traffic-despite-margin-gains-and-analyst-optimism">disappointing sales trends</a> in both U.S. and international markets. Domestically, revenue fell 3.6% for the three months through March 2025, primarily due to weaker traffic from lower and middle-income groups. It should be noted, though, that spending from upper-income households remained strong.
On the international front, operations face headwinds as the management attempts to deliver value offerings and expand market share. Predictably, anti-American sentiment has risen in parts of Northern Europe and Canada. That, combined with the economic <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/mcdonalds-global-sales-post-surprise-drop-tariff-chaos-hits-consumer-confidence-2025-05-01/">uncertainty</a> at home stemming from President Donald Trump's tariff policies, has taken a bite out of McDonald's financial performance.
Still, there are encouraging signs that shouldn't be ignored. Beyond the continued support of higher-income customers, McDonald's is seeing traction with its $5 meal deal, which will be extended through year-end.
On a much bigger level, President Trump — despite tough rhetoric — has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44886711/trump-expresses-reluctance-to-escalate-china-tariffs-hints-at-trade-deal">previously wavered on sustained, full-throttle tariffs</a>. This dynamic suggests that the White House is at least aware of the political consequences of a persistently downbeat economy. As such, it wouldn't be unreasonable to be contrarian on MCD stock in the hopes of cooler heads prevailing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Betting On The Statistical Edge Of MCD Stock</h2>
Professional blackjack players often deploy a strategy called card counting. Basically, the idea is that in a standard, shuffled deck with no counting or manipulation, the house has a slight edge (typically around half-a-percent). However, under certain circumstances, the deck becomes hot — resulting in a higher proportion of high-value cards. This dynamic shifts the odds in the bettor's favor, incentivizing larger wagers.
Publicly traded securities often follow a similar logic. Under any given circumstances, a stock may have a baseline probability of long-side success. One can squabble over the details but for a typical blue chip, the odds a long position will be profitable in a week's time is about 51% to 52%. It's not nothing, but it's also not anything to get excited about.
That said, there are certain circumstances when the deck gets hot. When it does so, an incentive materializes to take an aggressive wager.
In the past 10 weeks, MCD stock printed a "6-4" sequence: six weeks of upside interspersed with four weeks of downside, with an overall net positive trajectory across the period. From a technical interpretation, MCD has shown a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/04/45113728/mcdonalds-technicals-show-appetite-for-more-gains-ahead-of-earnings">strong uptrend</a>, indicating robust momentum and buying strength.
What makes the demand sequence empirically significant, though, is that in 60.71% of the times the pattern flashes, MCD stock has popped higher in the following week. For context, MCD already favors long-side speculation, with the baseline one-week probability standing at around 56%.
With the deck being hot, traders have an opportunity to go against the implications of McDonald's disappointing first-quarter earnings report. It just might be the smarter move.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Aggressive Strategy for a Stable Blue Chip</h2>
Based on historical trends following the 6-4 sequence, if the positive pathway materializes, MCD stock could hit a peak median price of over $323 over the next three weeks before tapering off. On the other end, should the bears win, MCD risks a gradual deflating until leveling off at around $313.
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Considering the higher statistical likelihood of upside, aggressive speculators may consider the 320/322.50 bull call spread expiring May 16. This transaction involves buying the $320 call and simultaneously selling the $322.50 call, for a net debit paid of $116. Should MCD stock rise through the short strike price of $322.50 at expiration, the maximum reward stands at $134, a payout of 115.52%.
What makes this trade so aggressive — and thus so rewarding — is the narrow window of profitability. Currently, the trade's breakeven price is $321.16, about 1.43% above the time-of-writing price. Therefore, MCD stock must hit the mark or exceed for speculators to win.
Of course, the idea here is that empirically, the 6-4 sequence puts the odds in favor of the bettor. It doesn't guarantee anything. However, this trade leverages market intelligence, facilitating more confidence in the decision-making process.
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Options Corner: McDonald's Signals A 'Hot Deck' For Aggressive Speculators

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<li>Wells Fargo raised Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>) price target from $80 to $86. Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O&#8217;Dea maintained an Overweight rating. Ingersoll Rand shares closed at $76.73 on Friday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IR/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>BMO Capital raised the price target for McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from $340 to $345. BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik reiterated an Outperform rating. McDonald&#8217;s shares closed at $311.96 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald cut Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NYSE">ONTO</a>) price target from $250 to $135. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral. Onto Innovation shares settled at $127.10 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONTO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan cut The Wendy&#8217;s Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) price target from $17 to $15. JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Wendy&#8217;s shares closed at $12.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies cut Parsons Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>) price target from $75 to $65. Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Parsons shares closed at $62.81 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Rosenblatt cut Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) price target from $160 to $150. Rosenblatt analyst Blair Abernethy maintained a Buy rating. Datadog shares closed at $105.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ddog/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik reiterates McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $340 to $345.

BMO Capital Reiterates Outperform on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $345

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $353 to $364.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $364

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $347 to $355.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">reiterated a Neutral</a> rating on the shares of McDonald&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) and raised the price forecast to $345.
McDonald&#8217;s shares dipped 1.9%, underperforming the S&amp;P 500 despite meeting earnings expectations due to disappointing sales trends in both U.S. and international markets.
McDonald&#8217;s U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45135213/mcdonalds-q1-revenue-decline-34-as-war-in-the-middle-east-bites-stock-dips">sales fell 3.6% in first-quarter</a>, below expectations, due to weaker traffic from lower and middle-income groups. Yet, upper-income spending remained strong.
The $5 meal deal is driving traffic and will be extended through year-end, although other value offers like Buy-One-Add-One-For-$1 are underperforming, noted the analyst.
Management expects first-quarter to be the year&#8217;s low point, with momentum building from promotions like the Minecraft Movie tie-in and upcoming menu additions including McCrispy strips and snack wraps.
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McDonald's international operations continue to face headwinds, with a strategic focus on value offerings to maintain and grow market share.
The International Operated Markets (IOM) segment posted a 1.0% decline in same-store sales, falling short of analyst expectations. The company cited weak consumer traffic in France, Germany, and Australia, although it outperformed competitors in those regions.
France recorded its first market share gain in three years.
Meanwhile, the International Developmental Licensed Markets (IDLM) segment grew 3.5%, exceeding estimates. In the Middle East, Japan, and China, delivery expansion, affordable meal options, and chicken offerings drove results.
Management said global brand sentiment remains steady. Anti-American sentiment has reportedly risen in parts of Northern Europe and Canada. Chicago-based McDonald's hasn&#8217;t seen an impact in sales data.
McDonald's posted an operating margin of 45.6% for the quarter. That&#8217;s up 110 basis points year over year and matches analyst expectations.
This improvement was largely attributed to reduced SG&amp;A expenses, helped by delayed investments in digital and tech.
Price Action: McDonald&#8217;s shares traded lower by 0.47% at $312.17 at last check Friday.
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