Japan’s Stock Rally Has Room to Run, This Fund Manager Says. What He’s Buying Now.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 09 2024
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Source: MarketWatch
- Japan's Stock Market Performance: The Nikkei 225 index in Japan surpassed its 1989 high due to reforms making Japanese companies more shareholder-friendly.
- Market Trends: Despite some retracement, the Nikkei is up by about 16% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 index.
- Positive Outlook: There are indications that Japan's economic recovery will continue.
- Key Player Mentioned: Masakazu Takeda was referenced in the article.
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Analyst Views on MCD
Wall Street analysts forecast MCD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MCD is 337.63 USD with a low forecast of 300.00 USD and a high forecast of 375.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
23 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
11 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 306.030
Low
300.00
Averages
337.63
High
375.00
Current: 306.030
Low
300.00
Averages
337.63
High
375.00
About MCD
McDonald's Corporation is a global foodservice retailer. Its segment includes U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate. The U.S. segment is its largest market and is 95% franchised. The International Operated Markets segment is comprised of markets, or countries in which it operates and franchises restaurants, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This segment is 89% franchised. The International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate segment is comprised of developmental licensee and affiliate markets, including equity method investments in China and Japan. This segment is 99% franchised. Its menu features hamburgers and cheeseburgers, the Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, the Filet-O-Fish, and several chicken sandwiches, such as the McChicken and McCrispy as well as Chicken McNuggets, Fries, shakes, sundaes, cookies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
