10 Best Kid-Friendly Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires

8. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

No. of Billionaires: 14

Value of total Investment by Billionaires: $0.830 billion

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is a global leader in the food service industry. The company operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants worldwide, offering a diverse menu of food and beverages. McDonald’s utilizes various franchising models, including conventional franchises and developmental licenses, to expand its global reach. It is a household name, especially in the United States, with brands such as McChicken, BigMac, and many more under its umbrella.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) experienced a turbulent year-end. The United States food industry was in peril following news of an E. coli outbreak. As a result, negative goodwill towards the aforementioned brands was inevitable. The Q4 2024 earnings report revealed a drop in sales by 28% YoY to $6.93 billion and an EPS of $2.83. Chairman and CEO of MCD, Chris Kempczinski, spoke on the company’s performance during the earnings call, stating:

“First, we have the right strategy, accelerating the Arches. Our MCD growth pillars still offer significant growth opportunities and I’m pleased with the 2025 market plans, particularly their balance of value and full margin food innovation.

Second, the US food safety issue is now largely behind us and we expect to have fully recovered by the beginning of Q2.”

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)’s cash position makes it one of the best kid-friendly stocks on our list. At the end of FY24, the company had approximately $1 billion available in cash and cash equivalents. Due to this cash generation, it has raised its dividends for 48 consecutive years, which is not an easy feat to achieve.