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McDonald's - MCD Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $325.91
  • Forecasted Upside: 2.45%
  • Number of Analysts: 28
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 11 Hold Ratings
  • 16 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$318.13 As of 05/7/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +1.34 (0.42%)

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Analyst Price Target for MCD

Analyst Price Target is $325.91
▲ +2.45% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 28 analysts offering 12 month price targets for McDonald's in the last 3 months. The average price target is $325.91, with a high forecast of $364.00 and a low forecast of $265.00. The average price target represents a 2.45% upside from the last price of $318.13.

This chart shows the closing price for MCD for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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5/248/2411/241/255/255/26$172$220$268$316$364Closing price on 05/06/25: $316.94High$364.00Average$325.91Low$265.00




Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 28 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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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 23 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/14/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 22 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
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2/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 20 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 20 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 18 buy ratings
  • 12 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/8/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 17 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/6/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 16 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/7/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 16 buy ratings
  • 11 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/7/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 16 buy ratings
  • 11 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/6/2025Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
5/5/2025BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00 ➝ $345.00
5/2/2025Truist FinancialSet Target$350.00
5/2/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$353.00 ➝ $364.00
5/2/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$347.00 ➝ $355.00
5/2/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$292.00 ➝ $314.00
5/2/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$300.00 ➝ $315.00
4/22/2025BTIG ResearchReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
4/22/2025BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$350.00 ➝ $347.00
4/7/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$310.00 ➝ $300.00
4/3/2025CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$360.00 ➝ $353.00
3/27/2025KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $340.00
3/17/2025Erste Group BankUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/17/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$340.00 ➝ $335.00
2/11/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$336.00 ➝ $340.00
2/11/2025Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$342.00 ➝ $340.00
2/11/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$335.00 ➝ $340.00
2/11/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$312.00 ➝ $316.00
2/11/2025KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $335.00
2/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $300.00
2/11/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$305.00 ➝ $310.00
2/11/2025WedbushBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$320.00 ➝ $330.00
2/11/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$336.00 ➝ $360.00
2/10/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$347.00 ➝ $350.00
2/10/2025TD SecuritiesReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $300.00
2/4/2025Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$297.00 ➝ $290.00
1/28/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$334.00 ➝ $336.00
1/24/2025KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$330.00 ➝ $320.00
1/21/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$340.00 ➝ $336.00
1/10/2025CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$311.00 ➝ $334.00
1/3/2025Loop CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$342.00 ➝ $342.00
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
(Data available from 5/7/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.76 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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1/7/2025
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  • 200 very positive mentions
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McDonald's logo
McDonald's Corp. engages in the operation and franchising of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses its operations on the United States. The International Operated Markets segment consists of operations and the franchising of restaurants in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the U.K. The International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate segment consists of developmental licensee and affiliate markets in the McDonald’s system. The firm's products include Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, several chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, McDonald's Fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages, and other beverages. The company was founded by Raymond Albert Kroc on April 15, 1955, and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.
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Today's Range

Now: $318.13
Low: $316.12
High: $319.24

50 Day Range

MA: $309.74
Low: $297.45
High: $321.52

52 Week Range

Now: $318.13
Low: $243.53
High: $326.32

Volume

2,725,812 shs

Average Volume

3,571,628 shs

Market Capitalization

$227.49 billion

P/E Ratio

27.93

Dividend Yield

2.26%

Beta

0.57

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, Erste Group Bank AG, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Northcoast Research, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, TD Securities, 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?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for McDonald's in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $325.91, suggesting a possible upside of 2.4%. Citigroup Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting MCD will reach $364.00 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 11 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with McDonald's?

Other companies that are similar to McDonald's include Starbucks, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Yum! Brands, Darden Restaurants and Domino's Pizza. Learn More about companies similar to McDonald‘s.

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 investor.relations@us.mcd.com. The official website for McDonald's is corporate.mcdonalds.com. Learn More about contacing McDonald‘s investor relations.





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