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McDonald's Corporation

McDonald's Corporation

MCDNYSEConsumer Cyclical● Active
$279.84
+$7.12(+2.61%)
Market Cap$198.8B
P/E Ratio
52W High$341.75
52W Low$271.98
Overview

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

mcd · stock forecast · 62 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 62 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

62 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
36
Hold
25
Sell
1
Strong Sell
0
Total: 62 · Buy rate: 58.1%

12-Month Price Target

High

$385

Consensus

$347

+24.1% upside

Low

$305

Median: $347.5 · Last Close: $279.84

The McDonald's Corporation (MCD) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 62 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month MCD price target is $347.33, representing +24.1% upside from the current price of $279.84.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $347 (24.1%)

Consensus Target

$347.33

24.1% upside

High Target

$385

37.6%

Low Target

$305

9.0%

Current Price

$279.84

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the MCD stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $305 to $385. The consensus MCD price forecast of $347.33 implies 24.1% upside from the current price of $279.84.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$278.110.62%

1-day model range: $277.46–$278.76. Peak: $278.76 (-0.62%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$280+0.0%
2028$280+0.0%
2029$280+0.0%
2030$280+0.0%
2031+0.0%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BEARISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

36%7%57%
5Buy
1Neutral
8Sell
RSI (14)54.7Neutral
MACDBEARISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · MCD · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$275.66BUY
MA 10$277.79BUY
MA 20$277.90BUY
MA 50$291.53SELL
MA 100$306.43SELL
MA 200$306.65SELL
Current $MCD · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$276.67BUY
EMA 10$277.44BUY
EMA 20$280.03SELL
EMA 50$289.85SELL
EMA 100$298.52SELL
EMA 200$302.81SELL
Current $MCD · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on McDonald's Corporation (MCD) stock. Of the recent 686 rating actions, 47 were upgrades and 41 were downgrades. 62 analysts currently cover MCD.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings26↑ +4
Hold ratings22
Sell ratings00

MCD analyst recommendation trends show increasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 2 to 6 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$28.5B

↓ 9.8% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$30.2B

↑ 5.8% YoY

EPS This Year

$12.99

EPS Next Year

$14.19

↑ 9.3% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast MCD EPS of $12.99 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 19 analysts. The MCD revenue forecast is $28.5B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The MCD stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 62 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus MCD price target is $347.33 (+24.1% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The MCD short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $278.11 (-0.62%). The MCD stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $280. The MCD stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $273–$287.

McDonald's Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker MCD. The MCD stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 58% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

MCD forecast · 8 questions

According to 62 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month MCD price target is $347.33, with a high forecast of $385.00 and a low of $305.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +24.1% potential upside from the current price of $279.84.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.