Meet the (Almost) Dividend King with a 49-Year Streak That Wall Street Is Sleeping On

McDonald's stock has fallen 20% from its February peak due to inflation pressuring customers toward lower-margin value items, but the company is one year away from achieving Dividend King status with 49 consecutive years of dividend increases. Despite current headwinds, the article suggests this pullback presents a buying opportunity for a well-established brand with a reliable dividend history.