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Investors who have owned stocks since 2016 generally have experienced some big gains. In fact, the
SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) total return in the past five years is 125.7%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.
A Tough Path: One company that has struggled to keep pace since 2016 has been
McDonald s Corp (NYSE: MCD). But despite struggles along the way, McDonald’s investors have gotten some decent overall returns.
The company has faced some significant challenges in recent years, including souring public opinion on processed foods and a trend toward organic, healthy menu items. In 2015, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook jump-started the company and its stock via his Experience of the Future initiative, which included a $6 billion commitment to restaurant remodels and a focus on technological innovation, such as kiosk, as well as app ordering and delivery. Easterbrook also spearheaded a corporate restructuring
Investors who have owned stocks since 2016 generally have experienced some big gains. In fact, the
SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) total return in the past five years is 125.7%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.
A Tough Path: One company that has struggled to keep pace since 2016 has been
Starbucks Corporation (NYSE: SBUX). Despite struggles along the way, Starbucks investors have gotten some decent overall returns.
Starbucks continued its explosive growth in the past five years, growing its number of locations from about 22,500 in 2015 to more than 30,000 by the end of 2019. Starbucks also expanded its footprint in international markets, growing its total number of overseas locations from 10,500 in 2015 to 16,200 by 2019.