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McDonald's Corporation is projected to rise to $335.65 by 2027, a +24% move from its current price of $270.67. MCD is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | $267.49 | $270.87 | $274.30 | +0.07% |
| Jul 30 | $266.29 | $271.07 | $275.93 | +0.15% |
| Jul 31 | $265.43 | $271.27 | $277.24 | +0.22% |
| Aug 1 | $264.73 | $271.47 | $278.38 | +0.29% |
| Aug 2 | $264.14 | $271.67 | $279.41 | +0.37% |
| Aug 3 | $263.62 | $271.87 | $280.37 | +0.44% |
| Aug 4 | $263.17 | $272.07 | $281.27 | +0.52% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $263.17 | $272.07 | $281.27 | +0.52% |
| Week 2 | $260.91 | $273.47 | $286.64 | +1.04% |
| Week 3 | $259.50 | $274.89 | $291.19 | +1.56% |
| Week 4 | $258.53 | $276.31 | $295.31 | +2.08% |
| Week 5 | $257.83 | $277.73 | $299.18 | +2.61% |
| Week 6 | $257.33 | $279.17 | $302.86 | +3.14% |
| Week 7 | $256.97 | $280.61 | $306.42 | +3.67% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is a consumer cyclical company that owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate.
McDonald’s Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
The organization is categorized in the Consumer Cyclical sector and operates globally, reflecting its mature, internationally scaled McDonald’s brand portfolio.
McDonald’s Corporation, ticker MCD, currently trades at $262.80 per share and holds a market cap of $186.72B. It ranks 76 in market capitalization among peers.
The stock sits in the Consumer Cyclical category and shows a near-term price picture where price action has been moving around a 30-day range from $242.18 to $285.17. The current price is below key moving averages, with the 50-day simple moving average at $275.81 and the 200-day simple moving average at $301.30. Support is noted at $262.80 and resistance at $287.93.
The 30-day volatility is modestly elevated at 20%.
Overall, the near-term outlook is cautious given bearish sentiment, though the long-run forecast points to substantial upside if bullish conditions persist.
A major floor 8.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.9% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 6.4% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 16.6% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key MCD support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of MCD market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $265.14 | Buy | $266.87 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $266.84 | Buy | $267.72 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $270.98 | Sell | $270.12 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $275.50 | Sell | $276.66 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $290.31 | Sell | $285.96 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $301.01 | Sell | $294.38 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.89 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 86.93 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -4.15 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -49.06 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.16 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.10 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.49 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 50.94 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.15 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -8.92 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 40.91 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.94 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -48.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 264.54 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 15.19 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.27 | Info |
Near-term technicals show bearish sentiment with RSI(14) at 40. The price is trading below the 50-day moving average ($275.81) and well below the 200-day moving average ($301.30), suggesting limited near-term upside unless the price gains momentum.
The price currently sits at the defined support of $262.80, with a 30-day range of $242.18 to $285.17. A break above the near-term resistance of $287.93 could signal renewed momentum, while holding below that level may sustain a cautious stance.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $262.80 | $270.67 | $377.05 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $275.16 | $335.65 | $427.88 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $289.26 | $359.56 | $470.92 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $300.96 | $379.91 | $508.26 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $317.10 | $405.71 | $552.63 | +50% | Bullish | |
| $328.86 | $425.93 | $589.37 | +57% | Bullish | |
| $367.02 | $480.73 | $674.72 | +78% | Bullish | |
| $430.18 | $569.41 | $809.57 | +110% | Bullish | |
| $446.26 | $596.59 | $858.39 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $458.91 | $619.31 | $901.03 | +129% | Bullish | |
| $624.69 | $879.35 | $1,340.84 | +225% | Bullish | |
| $1,025.45 | $1,548.22 | $2,530.80 | +472% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $262.80 | $270.67 | $316.96 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $239.86 | $279.87 | $332.93 | +3.40% |
| September 2026 | $246.71 | $289.46 | $347.48 | +3.43% |
| October 2026 | $247.40 | $291.57 | $352.56 | +0.73% |
| November 2026 | $250.87 | $296.76 | $360.97 | +1.78% |
| December 2026 | $259.75 | $308.32 | $377.05 | +3.89% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month MCD forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect MCD to range from $262.80 to $377.05 through 2026. The $270.67 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The MCD price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $335.65 (low $275.16, high $427.88) — a potential gain of +24% on today's $270.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, MCD is projected to trade between $289.26 and $470.92, averaging $359.56 — a potential gain of +33% from today's $270.67. That is up +7% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
McDonald's Corporation's 2029 outlook centres on $379.91, within a $300.96 to $508.26 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +40% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, MCD could reach as high as $552.63, with a base case around $405.71 and support toward $317.10 — roughly +50% from $270.67. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect MCD to range from $328.86 to $589.37 through 2031. The $425.93 average target implies a +57% move from current prices. That is up +5% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The MCD price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $480.73 (low $367.02, high $674.72) — a potential gain of +78% on today's $270.67. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, MCD is projected to trade between $430.18 and $809.57, averaging $569.41 — a potential gain of +110% from today's $270.67. That is up +18% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
McDonald's Corporation's 2034 outlook centres on $596.59, within a $446.26 to $858.39 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +120% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, MCD could reach as high as $901.03, with a base case around $619.31 and support toward $458.91 — roughly +129% from $270.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect MCD to range from $624.69 to $1,340.84 through 2040. The $879.35 average target implies a +225% move from current prices. That is up +42% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The MCD price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $1,548.22 (low $1,025.45, high $2,530.80) — a potential gain of +472% on today's $270.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in MCD today (≈ 3.694536 MCD) could be worth
$5,719.96
+$4,719.96 (+472%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected MCD price of $1,548.22 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in MCDwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in MCD on Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 3.342023 MCD) would be worth
$904.59
-$95.41 (-9.5%) today · 0.90× · US Dollar
Based on a MCD entry price of $299.22 vs. today's $270.67.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $267.64 | $1,011.32 | +1.1% |
| 1 month ago | $269.76 | $1,003.37 | +0.3% |
| 3 months ago | $292.39 | $925.72 | -7.4% |
| 6 months ago | $312.8 | $865.31 | -13.5% |
| 1 year ago | $299.22 | $904.59 | -9.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $244.02 | $1,109.21 | +10.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $540.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $540.00: $383.67B
The multi-year forecast indicates a bullish trajectory with rising average prices and strong returns through 2050. For 2030, the average price is projected at $386.38 with an ROI of 47% and bullish sentiment. Earlier years show continued upside, culminating in 2040 with an average of $825.01 and an ROI of 213.9% with bullish sentiment, and 2050 with an average of $1,441.98 and an ROI of 448.7%, again bullish.
In 2030 the forecasted average price stands at $386.38 with a 47% ROI and bullish sentiment; in 2040 the average is $825.01 with a 213.9% ROI; and in 2050 the average climbs to $1,441.98 with a 448.7% ROI. These figures illustrate a strong long-term bullish outlook, but they are estimates and not guarantees. Drafters acknowledge the usual uncertainties and risks inherent in any forecast.
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Avg: $386.38; ROI: 47%; sentiment: BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with avg prices rising to $323.37 (2027), $347.05 (2028), $365.80 (2029), and $386.38 (2030); ROIs are 23.1%, 32.1%, 39.2%, and 47% respectively.
The max forecast for 2050 is $2,357.29 with an ROI of 448.7%, indicating substantial upside potential under bullish assumptions.
Current price: $262.80. Market cap: $186.72B.
30-day range: $242.18 to $285.17.
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