Should you buy McDonald's stock now?
No, the technical signal for McDonald's is currently SELL. McDonald's trades at $274.62 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -1.278 with rising momentum (signal: -2.009); RSI is at 53.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $323.58 points to 17.8% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for McDonald's stock?
The average analyst price target for McDonald's is $323.58. The current price is $274.62, which gives an upside of 17.8%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $291.22 and $355.94.
Is McDonald's a dividend stock?
Yes, McDonald's is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.71%. The latest dividend was $1.86 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 9/1/2026. The payout ratio is 59.3%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/16/2026.
When does McDonald's pay a dividend in 2026?
McDonald's pays its next dividend on 9/16/2026. The latest dividend was $1.86 per share with an ex-dividend date of 9/1/2026. The dividend yield is 2.71%. The payout ratio of 59.3% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of McDonald's stock?
McDonald's is rated as a stock with low risk. the annual standard deviation is 18.0%, which classifies the stock as low risk.
Is McDonald's overvalued?
No, McDonald's is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (17.8% upside). McDonald's has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 22.6 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 6.9, a P/B ratio of 146.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 17.8%.
Is McDonald's overbought?
No, McDonald's is not overbought. RSI is at 53.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 53.5 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.0% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next McDonald's earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for McDonald's has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is McDonald's shorted?
Yes, McDonald's is shorted with 1.8% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying McDonald's stock?
No, insiders are not buying McDonald's shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 2,355,634 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 23,605,115 $ sold. Active sellers include Erlinger Joseph M., Ralls-Morrison Desiree, Baroni Dario and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is McDonald's a good stock?
Based on our total score, McDonald's is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 55 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 35/100, Quality: 89/100, Momentum: 42/100. In addition: analysts see 17.8% upside to the price target; a dividend of 2.71%; technical signal: Sell. Whether McDonald's is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for McDonald's stock?
The outlook for McDonald's based on current data: the average analyst price target is $323.58 (+17.8%); the P/E ratio is 22.6 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is McDonald's stock rising?
McDonald's is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.0% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can McDonald's go?
The average analyst price target for McDonald's is $323.58, which corresponds to a potential gain of 17.8% from the current price of $274.62. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can McDonald's fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for McDonald's. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does McDonald's do?
McDonald's Corporation 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, sof... The company belongs to the Cyklisk forbrug sector, more specifically the Restaurantvirksomhed industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate McDonald's as an investment.
Did McDonald's raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from McDonald's. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is McDonald's making money or losing money?
Yes, McDonald's is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 31.7% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 47.0%. At a P/E ratio of 22.6, you currently pay 22.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can McDonald's go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of McDonald's is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.31 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does McDonald's have a lot of debt?
Yes, McDonald's has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the cyklisk forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can McDonald's service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 7.4x, and net debt equals 3.6 years of earnings (EBITDA).
