Peers · Consumer Cyclical
MCD Alternatives
The closest MCD alternative is HD (2.93% yield, 7.0/10 safety), followed by LOW and NKE. All 3 sit in the same consumer cyclical sector as MCD (3.09% yield, 7.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to MCD in our universe is HD — nearly identical yield (2.93% vs 3.09% for MCD) and a 7.0/10 safety score compared to MCD's 7.8/10. Across all 3 peers, yields range from 2.69% to 4.37% and safety scores range from 5.6 to 7.1/10.
Switching from MCD to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether MCD dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches MCD on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from MCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD · The Home Depot, Inc. | 2.93% | 7.0/10 · Solid | 0.8 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| LOW · Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 2.69% | 7.1/10 · Solid | 0.7 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| NKE · Nike, Inc. Class B Common Stock | 4.37% | 5.6/10 · Mixed | 2.2 safety-score gap (riskier) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best MCD alternatives?
The closest MCD alternatives are HD, LOW, NKE — all in the same consumer cyclical sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. HD is the single closest match at 2.93% yield and 7.0/10 safety, versus 3.09% and 7.8/10 for MCD.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to MCD?
Yes — NKE yields 4.37% versus MCD's 3.09%. Its safety score is 5.6/10 against MCD's 7.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to MCD?
We rank 3 similar stocks for MCD: HD, LOW, NKE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks MCD on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify MCD.