17 Best Stocks for Kids According to Jim Cramer

12. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 60

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is an internationally recognized brand that owns and franchises restaurants offering a diverse selection of food and beverages. As Cramer talked about individual stocks for children, he said, “Finally, there’s fast food. McDonald’s is obvious.”

At the beginning of February, Cramer mentioned McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) and noted, “There’s some real crazy stuff that happened today. If you offered a value meal, your stock went up higher. Brinker, Darden, Dutch Bros, McDonald’s, Starbucks, they all moved higher.”

Carillon Tower Advisers stated the following regarding McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) in its Q3 2024 investor letter:

“McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) performed well as it met the expectations of investors looking for improvements in relative market share trends. The company’s introductions of menu items at premium- and medium-price tiers are picking up pace, allowing it to capture value more effectively.”