• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $318.67
  • Forecasted Upside: 8.77%
  • Number of Analysts: 31
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 12 Hold Ratings
  • 19 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$292.96
▼ -2.04 (-0.69%)

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Analyst Price Target for MCD

Analyst Price Target is $318.67
▲ +8.77% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 31 analysts offering 12 month price targets for McDonald's in the last 3 months. The average price target is $318.67, with a high forecast of $360.00 and a low forecast of $265.00. The average price target represents a 8.77% upside from the last price of $292.96.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 31 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in McDonald's. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/30/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$321.00 ➝ $324.00
10/30/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$350.00 ➝ $342.00
10/30/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$315.00 ➝ $335.00
10/29/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $300.00
10/23/2024Baird R WDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/23/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $300.00
10/23/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $295.00
10/23/2024GuggenheimDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $285.00
10/23/2024Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$320.00 ➝ $290.00
10/22/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $325.00
10/21/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$308.00 ➝ $322.00
10/21/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $350.00
10/18/2024Loop CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
10/16/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$280.00 ➝ $300.00
10/15/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $350.00
10/15/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$320.00 ➝ $340.00
10/15/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$296.00 ➝ $340.00
10/9/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $345.00
10/8/2024ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/7/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$305.00 ➝ $330.00
10/2/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$301.00 ➝ $317.00
9/26/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00 ➝ $320.00
9/24/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$284.00 ➝ $325.00
9/23/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$280.00 ➝ $280.00
9/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $290.00
9/13/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$275.00 ➝ $301.00
9/10/2024Loop CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$342.00 ➝ $342.00
9/9/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $330.00
9/3/2024Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$355.00 ➝ $360.00
8/19/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $320.00
8/2/2024GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $290.00
7/31/2024TD CowenDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$285.00 ➝ $280.00
7/30/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $290.00
7/30/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$310.00 ➝ $305.00
7/30/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$288.00 ➝ $278.00
7/30/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $275.00
7/30/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$357.00 ➝ $342.00
7/30/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $295.00
7/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $270.00
7/30/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00 ➝ $315.00
7/30/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $300.00
7/29/2024Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $310.00
7/29/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $285.00
7/29/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $295.00
7/22/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$285.00 ➝ $265.00
7/19/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $295.00
7/17/2024TD CowenLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $285.00
7/16/2024Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00 ➝ $300.00
7/16/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $295.00
7/16/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$297.00 ➝ $280.00
7/11/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$312.00 ➝ $300.00
7/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $290.00
7/9/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $300.00
7/2/2024GuggenheimLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$315.00 ➝ $280.00
6/13/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $305.00
6/13/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$288.00
6/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $300.00
5/28/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$302.00 ➝ $288.00
5/20/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$305.00
5/2/2024GuggenheimLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$325.00 ➝ $315.00
5/2/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$337.00 ➝ $320.00
5/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $290.00
5/1/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00 ➝ $310.00
5/1/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$305.00 ➝ $300.00
5/1/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$335.00 ➝ $330.00
4/30/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$305.00
4/26/2024WedbushLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00 ➝ $300.00
4/16/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$312.00 ➝ $297.00
4/12/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$327.00 ➝ $320.00
4/11/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$315.00 ➝ $300.00
4/10/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$325.00
4/5/2024UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$340.00 ➝ $335.00
4/3/2024Erste Group BankReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/27/2024Evercore ISIReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00
3/25/2024ArgusReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/19/2024TD CowenReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$325.00
2/6/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$327.00 ➝ $310.00
2/6/2024Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$315.00
2/6/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$343.00 ➝ $340.00
2/6/2024Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00 ➝ $335.00
2/6/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$345.00 ➝ $340.00
2/6/2024WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00
2/6/2024BTIG ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
2/5/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00
1/29/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$291.00 ➝ $341.00
1/5/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
1/4/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$285.00 ➝ $322.00
12/20/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageBuy$317.00
12/12/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$335.00 ➝ $340.00
12/11/2023Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$273.00 ➝ $299.00
12/7/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $285.00
12/7/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$315.00
12/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$325.00 ➝ $335.00
12/7/2023TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $325.00
12/1/2023OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$315.00
11/30/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $310.00
10/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $278.00
10/31/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$315.00
10/31/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00 ➝ $325.00
10/31/2023StephensLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$325.00 ➝ $300.00
10/31/2023WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$310.00
10/31/2023DZ BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$300.00
10/23/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$345.00 ➝ $315.00
10/19/2023GuggenheimLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $285.00
10/19/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$287.00
10/17/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$330.00 ➝ $310.00
10/11/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$325.00
10/11/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$330.00 ➝ $315.00
10/3/2023Jefferies Financial GroupLower Target$340.00 ➝ $325.00
10/2/2023BTIG ResearchLower Target$315.00 ➝ $300.00
10/2/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$317.00 ➝ $283.00
9/20/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$340.00 ➝ $335.00
9/20/2023TD CowenReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00
9/13/2023Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $355.00
9/7/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$310.00
7/28/2023GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $330.00
7/28/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$325.00 ➝ $340.00
7/28/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$325.00 ➝ $340.00
7/28/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$304.00 ➝ $310.00
7/28/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$346.00 ➝ $383.00
7/28/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$319.00 ➝ $343.00
7/28/2023WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00
7/28/2023OppenheimerBoost Target$315.00 ➝ $330.00
7/28/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$320.00 ➝ $330.00
7/28/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$308.00 ➝ $317.00
7/28/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$330.00 ➝ $345.00
7/27/2023TD CowenReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$326.00
7/27/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$325.00
7/21/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$319.00 ➝ $316.00
7/21/2023BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $315.00
7/21/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$316.00 ➝ $319.00
7/21/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$320.00 ➝ $330.00
7/20/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $335.00
7/19/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$300.00 ➝ $304.00
7/18/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$327.00 ➝ $335.00
7/17/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$315.00 ➝ $320.00
7/14/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $308.00
7/14/2023StephensBoost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $325.00
6/14/2023Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageNeutral$308.00
4/26/2023Gordon HaskettBoost TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $325.00
4/26/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$262.00 ➝ $284.00
4/26/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $325.00
4/26/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $316.00
4/26/2023Evercore ISIBoost Target$310.00 ➝ $315.00
4/26/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$328.00 ➝ $346.00
4/26/2023GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $325.00
4/26/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $330.00
4/26/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $320.00
4/26/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$310.00 ➝ $330.00
4/25/2023Morgan StanleyBoost Target$309.00 ➝ $315.00
4/25/2023WedbushBoost Target$315.00 ➝ $330.00
4/25/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$318.00 ➝ $327.00
4/21/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$280.00 ➝ $295.00
4/21/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$270.00 ➝ $290.00
4/21/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$288.00 ➝ $312.00
4/18/2023Evercore ISIBoost Target$300.00 ➝ $310.00
4/17/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$305.00 ➝ $309.00
4/17/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$292.00 ➝ $318.00
4/13/2023OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$304.00 ➝ $315.00
4/10/2023Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$321.00
4/6/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost Target$315.00 ➝ $320.00
3/29/2023GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$302.00 ➝ $305.00
3/24/2023TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform$293.00 ➝ $299.00
3/8/2023Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $330.00
2/3/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$296.00 ➝ $283.00
2/1/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight$280.00
2/1/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$298.00 ➝ $300.00
2/1/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $292.00
2/1/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$295.00 ➝ $290.00
2/1/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$263.00 ➝ $277.00
2/1/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$279.00 ➝ $277.00
1/30/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$260.00 ➝ $270.00
1/25/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$292.00 ➝ $298.00
1/23/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$280.00
1/18/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $305.00
1/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $262.00
1/5/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$262.00 ➝ $263.00
1/5/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$295.00 ➝ $310.00
12/21/2022Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $315.00
12/1/2022CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$265.00 ➝ $270.00
11/1/2022Piper SandlerBoost Target$280.00
10/28/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$274.00 ➝ $285.00
10/28/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $288.00
10/28/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $295.00
10/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$259.00 ➝ $262.00
10/28/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$242.00 ➝ $250.00
10/28/2022Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$298.00 ➝ $305.00
10/28/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$272.00 ➝ $292.00
10/28/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $295.00
10/28/2022Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$276.00 ➝ $300.00
10/28/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $293.00
10/28/2022CitigroupBoost Target$246.00 ➝ $265.00
10/28/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$290.00 ➝ $295.00
10/28/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $293.00
10/27/2022WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $300.00
10/27/2022GuggenheimLower Target$280.00
10/20/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $270.00
10/19/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$287.00 ➝ $272.00
10/11/2022WedbushLower TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $265.00
10/11/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $274.00
9/27/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$275.00 ➝ $246.00
9/22/2022StephensInitiated CoverageOverweight$280.00
9/7/2022Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$267.00
9/7/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$263.00 ➝ $270.00
8/30/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$314.00 ➝ $320.00
8/16/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $300.00
7/27/2022GuggenheimBoost TargetOutperform$290.00
7/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $287.00
7/27/2022Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$273.00 ➝ $276.00
7/27/2022Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy$306.00 ➝ $298.00
7/27/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $290.00
7/27/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $290.00
7/27/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$292.00 ➝ $305.00
7/27/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$289.00 ➝ $285.00
7/27/2022CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$266.00 ➝ $275.00
7/27/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $285.00
7/27/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$263.00 ➝ $259.00
7/19/2022Robert W. BairdSet Target$285.00
7/18/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$287.00 ➝ $285.00
7/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $263.00
7/4/2022GuggenheimLower Target$280.00
6/29/2022Atlantic SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$245.00 ➝ $278.00
6/9/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $289.00
5/25/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $273.00
5/3/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$260.00 ➝ $275.00
5/2/2022GuggenheimLower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $290.00
4/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$268.00 ➝ $265.00
4/29/2022CitigroupBoost Target$270.00 ➝ $273.00
4/19/2022BTIG ResearchLower TargetBuy$295.00 ➝ $280.00
4/12/2022CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$260.00 ➝ $270.00
3/30/2022UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $290.00
3/28/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$282.00 ➝ $250.00
3/17/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$294.00 ➝ $287.00
3/14/2022OppenheimerLower Target$290.00 ➝ $280.00
3/10/2022Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$297.00
1/28/2022WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform
1/28/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $305.00
1/26/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $285.00
1/25/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$268.00 ➝ $293.00
1/19/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost Target$284.00 ➝ $287.00
1/14/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $294.00
1/3/2022Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$232.00 ➝ $282.00
12/30/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $300.00
12/29/2021Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$271.00 ➝ $314.00
12/20/2021Edward JonesDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
12/15/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$298.00 ➝ $300.00
12/14/2021BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $295.00
10/29/2021StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight$260.00 ➝ $270.00
10/28/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$245.00 ➝ $260.00
10/28/2021GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $275.00
10/28/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$266.00 ➝ $275.00
10/28/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$271.00 ➝ $281.00
10/28/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $260.00
10/28/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$290.00 ➝ $298.00
10/28/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $280.00
10/28/2021BTIG ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$255.00
10/28/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $268.00
10/28/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$268.00 ➝ $280.00
10/28/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $275.00
10/27/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$266.00 ➝ $275.00
10/14/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Overweight$269.00 ➝ $276.00
10/13/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$306.00
10/5/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$306.00
10/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$264.00 ➝ $265.00
8/31/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
7/29/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $266.00
7/29/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$263.00 ➝ $268.00
7/29/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$272.00 ➝ $280.00
7/29/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $270.00
7/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$259.00 ➝ $266.00
7/29/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $270.00
7/29/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$240.00 ➝ $245.00
7/29/2021StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight$245.00 ➝ $260.00
7/29/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$265.00 ➝ $270.00
7/29/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $270.00
7/29/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $270.00
7/29/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$268.00 ➝ $269.00
7/29/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$252.00 ➝ $262.00
7/29/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $275.00
7/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Buy$253.00 ➝ $264.00
7/29/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$225.00 ➝ $232.00
7/26/2021GuggenheimInitiated CoverageBuy$270.00
7/16/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $265.00
6/29/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
6/23/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$262.00 ➝ $268.00
6/1/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $283.00
6/1/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
5/4/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $260.00
5/3/2021Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy
4/30/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $259.00
4/30/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $260.00
4/30/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$238.00 ➝ $261.00
4/30/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $265.00
4/30/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $260.00
4/26/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$225.00 ➝ $240.00
4/22/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $255.00
4/16/2021WedbushBoost TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $255.00
4/16/2021UBS GroupUpgradeBuy$240.00 ➝ $255.00
4/15/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $255.00
4/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$248.00 ➝ $250.00
4/12/2021Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$265.00
4/12/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $245.00
4/12/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$209.00 ➝ $225.00
4/6/2021Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageNeutral$237.00
3/17/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$244.00
2/22/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeOverweight
2/21/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
1/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $238.00
1/19/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$237.00
1/7/2021StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight$225.00 ➝ $232.00
1/7/2021OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$240.00
1/4/2021WedbushInitiated CoverageOutperform$240.00
1/4/2021Smith Barney CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$230.00
12/18/2020Northcoast ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$266.00
12/14/2020UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$230.00 ➝ $240.00
12/7/2020StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$250.00 ➝ $225.00
12/2/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$225.00 ➝ $209.00
11/16/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$185.00 ➝ $230.00
11/10/2020Truist FinancialLower Target$246.00 ➝ $235.00
11/10/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$235.00 ➝ $240.00
11/10/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $235.00
11/10/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$214.00 ➝ $230.00
11/3/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $245.00
11/2/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $250.00
10/20/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $220.00
10/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$208.00 ➝ $248.00
10/9/2020Truist FinancialBoost Target$212.00 ➝ $246.00
10/9/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $235.00
10/9/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $265.00
10/9/2020BTIG ResearchBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $245.00
10/5/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $250.00
10/1/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$222.00 ➝ $244.00
9/14/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$215.00 ➝ $230.00
9/14/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$197.00 ➝ $203.00
9/4/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $230.00
8/18/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $225.00
7/29/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $225.00
7/29/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $214.00
7/29/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$207.00 ➝ $208.00
7/28/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingHold
7/28/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetSell ➝ Hold$182.00 ➝ $195.00
7/24/2020Leerink PartnersInitiated CoverageHold
7/22/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $215.00
7/20/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $207.00
6/24/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$215.00 ➝ $220.00
6/24/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$180.00 ➝ $204.00
6/17/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$205.00 ➝ $210.00
6/17/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$189.00 ➝ $200.00
6/17/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetBuy$195.00 ➝ $208.00
6/17/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$200.00 ➝ $210.00
6/17/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$208.00 ➝ $220.00
6/16/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$209.00 ➝ $220.00
6/16/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ In-Line$175.00 ➝ $182.00
6/15/2020MKM PartnersReiterated RatingBuy$210.00
6/11/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$191.00 ➝ $205.00
6/8/2020Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$205.00
5/26/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetFair Value ➝ Overweight$172.00 ➝ $180.00
5/26/2020Longbow ResearchBoost TargetBuy$197.00 ➝ $210.00
5/1/2020Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingBuy$230.00
5/1/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$168.00 ➝ $172.00
5/1/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy$195.00
5/1/2020Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$180.00 ➝ $175.00
5/1/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$183.00 ➝ $189.00
5/1/2020StephensBoost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $210.00
5/1/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$171.00 ➝ $178.00
5/1/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetBuy$189.00 ➝ $195.00
5/1/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$195.00 ➝ $205.00
5/1/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$201.00 ➝ $211.00
5/1/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$213.00 ➝ $209.00
4/22/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform
4/22/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $208.00
4/20/2020StephensBoost TargetOverweight$165.00 ➝ $200.00
4/14/2020MKM PartnersLower TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $210.00
4/9/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$212.00 ➝ $191.00
4/9/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$236.00 ➝ $213.00
4/9/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$191.00 ➝ $183.00
4/9/2020CowenBoost TargetOutperform$180.00 ➝ $190.00
4/9/2020BTIG ResearchLower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $220.00
4/8/2020Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingHold$180.00
4/8/2020BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuy
4/7/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$195.00 ➝ $170.00
4/6/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $168.00
4/1/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$201.00
4/1/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $189.00
3/27/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $200.00
3/25/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$230.00 ➝ $191.00
3/25/2020StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $165.00
3/23/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$199.00 ➝ $171.00
3/20/2020Longbow ResearchLower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $197.00
3/12/2020Tigress FinancialUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
3/9/2020StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight$210.00
3/9/2020Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform
1/31/2020SunTrust BanksReiterated RatingHold ➝ Buy
1/30/2020Piper SandlerReiterated RatingHold$195.00
1/30/2020MKM PartnersBoost TargetBuy$245.00
1/30/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$235.00
1/30/2020Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$240.00
1/30/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform$218.00 ➝ $230.00
1/30/2020GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$237.00 ➝ $239.00
1/30/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $235.00
1/30/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$234.00 ➝ $236.00
1/30/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$193.00 ➝ $199.00
1/30/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $228.00
1/24/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $235.00
1/23/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$218.00
1/23/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$222.00 ➝ $234.00
1/22/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$218.00
12/19/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Overweight$214.00 ➝ $230.00
12/11/2019StephensReiterated RatingBuy$225.00
12/9/2019Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$218.00
12/6/2019Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$220.00
11/26/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$193.00
11/8/2019Longbow ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$227.00
11/4/2019MKM PartnersLower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $225.00
11/4/2019Piper Sandler CompaniesDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$224.00 ➝ $195.00
(Data available from 10/30/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.11 (Hold)

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McDonald's Corporation 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, desserts, sundaes, 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 under various structures comprising conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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Today's Range

Now: $292.96
Low: $291.75
High: $295.37

50 Day Range

MA: $298.15
Low: $285.52
High: $316.53

52 Week Range

Now: $292.96
Low: $243.53
High: $317.90

Volume

2,476,364 shs

Average Volume

3,512,966 shs

Market Capitalization

$210.15 billion

P/E Ratio

25.63

Dividend Yield

2.28%

Beta

0.73

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of McDonald's?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on McDonald's in the last year: Argus, Baird R W, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG Research, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank AG, Erste Group Bank AG, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, HSBC Holdings plc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Tigress Financial, Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for McDonald's?

27 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for McDonald's in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $318.22, suggesting a possible upside of 8.1%. Tigress Financial has the highest price target set, predicting MCD will reach $360.00 in the next twelve months. Stifel Nicolaus has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $265.00 for McDonald's in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for McDonald's?

McDonald's currently has 12 hold ratings and 19 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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How do I contact McDonald's' investor relations team?

McDonald's' physical mailing address is 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL, 60607. The fast-food giant's listed phone number is (630) 623-3000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for McDonald's is corporate.mcdonalds.com. Learn More about contacing McDonald‘s investor relations.