MCD today
$278.99+$4.19 (+1.52%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyUptrend (starting)
4 hourBearish
1 hourLeaning Bullish
15 minBullish
5 minLeaning Bullish
Daily trend turns down below $229.20
Key levels
Resistance$289.29
Resistance$282.14
Support$269.11
Support$259.85
Latest news & SEC filings
NewsFast-food chain partners with Britain on jobs plan for young people
DealTapcheck and LIFELENZ team up on early pay for McDonald's staff
LegalMusic Farm Entertainment flags McDonald's promo song shared without permission
All MCD news →About McDonald's
McDonald's operates and franchises quick-service restaurants around the world. Its menu centers on burgers, chicken items, fries, breakfast, beverages, and desserts. Guests are served through company-run and franchised locations, plus drive-thru, delivery, and digital ordering channels. The company operates across the United States and international markets.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.
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MCDONALDS CORP (MCD)
What Is the Price Target for MCD?
SEPT Low Target
$230.00
SEPT Mid Target
$298.50
SEPT High Target
$320.00
Analyst Consensus
$298.50
Is MCD a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 3.7% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
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Valuation Verdict
OVERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$267.90
25
Moat Score
NONE
3/9
Piotroski Score
N/A
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with MCD?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 11 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
BUYING
5 buys / 14 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
LOW
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlinger Joseph M. | officer | Buy | 5,252 | $829K | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Erlinger Joseph M. | officer | Sale | 5,252 | $1.5M | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Ralls-Morrison Desiree | officer | Sale | 2,763 | $769K | May 28, 2026 |
| Erlinger Joseph M. | officer | Sale | 333 | $93K | May 26, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
3.7%
3yr Revenue CAGR
5.1%
EPS Growth YoY
4.92%
FCF Growth YoY
7.7%
Revenue Trend
STABLE
Dark Pool Trades for MCD
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for MCD, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:56:54 | $278.39 | 3,179 | $$885K | SELL |
| 14:54:58 | $278.62 | 1,000 | $$279K | SELL |
| 14:52:29 | $278.29 | 1,963 | $$546K | BUY |
| 14:51:00 | $278.17 | 1,000 | $$278K | SELL |
| 14:50:11 | $278.10 | 1,570 | $$437K | SELL |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$2.4M preview volume
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Options Flow for MCD
PREVIEWSEPT Investing provides real-time options flow tracking for MCD, including unusual sweep detection, block trades, and dealer positioning. Each trade shows strike, expiry, premium, implied volatility, and greek values for informed decision-making.
| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $287.5 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$135 | 15 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $287.5 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$837 | 93 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $287.5 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$1950 | 195 | BLOCK |
| CALL | $287.5 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$1950 | 195 | BLOCK |
| CALL | $287.5 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$1848 | 154 | BLOCK |
5 options trades shown · 100% calls
Unusual activity, GEX levels, max pain, and dealer positioning
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What is MCD stock price today?
MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) is at $278.99, up 1.52% (+$4.19) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is MCD stock moving today?
Latest MCD news — Nov 12, 2026: Fast-food chain partners with Britain on jobs plan for young people · Nov 11, 2026: Tapcheck and LIFELENZ team up on early pay for McDonald's staff
Why did MCD stock move on Nov 4, 2026?
McDonald's shares closed at $280.22, up 4.25% on volume of nearly 10.9 million shares, after the company reported Q3 2026 earnings that beat analyst estimates, though US customer traffic remained weak. The broader Dow rose more than 1,100 points in a session where McDonald's climbed on the upbeat results, while TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating but lifted its price target to $285.
What is the MCD price target?
The average analyst price target for MCD is $298.50, ranging from $230 to $320, based on 18 analysts. Latest: Argus Research maintains on Nov 6, 2026.
What do analysts rate MCD?
Analyst ratings for MCD: 0 Buy, 56 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did MCD beat earnings?
MCD last reported on Nov 4, 2026: EPS $3.57 vs $3.38 expected — a beat of 5.6%.
What is MCD's P/E ratio?
MCD trades at a P/E of 22.6 vs a Other average of 13.7.
Does MCD pay a dividend?
Yes. MCD's dividend yield is 2.35%.
What are MCD support and resistance levels?
Support: $269.11, $259.85, $240.01. Resistance: $282.14, $289.29, $301.53.
What are insiders doing with MCD?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 11 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on MCD?
Nov 12, 2026: Fast-food chain partners with Britain on jobs plan for young people · Nov 11, 2026: Tapcheck and LIFELENZ team up on early pay for McDonald's staff · Nov 11, 2026: Music Farm Entertainment flags McDonald's promo song shared without permission