McDonald's: The Landlord Under the Arches - A Swing Trade Backed by Real Estate Cash Flow
McDonald's is more than burgers and advertising - its balance sheet and cash flow are anchored by a quasi-real-estate business. With a market cap near $201B, free cash flow of roughly $6.7B and a dividend yield around 2.7%, the stock looks set for a mid-term re-rating if management levers real estate optionality and the consumer stabilizes. This is…