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McDonald's Corporation is projected to rise to $336.10 by 2027, a +22% move from its current price of $274.60. 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 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $271.43 | $274.82 | $278.25 | +0.08% |
| Jul 14 | $270.25 | $275.04 | $279.91 | +0.16% |
| Jul 15 | $269.40 | $275.26 | $281.24 | +0.24% |
| Jul 16 | $268.72 | $275.48 | $282.40 | +0.32% |
| Jul 17 | $268.15 | $275.70 | $283.46 | +0.40% |
| Jul 18 | $267.66 | $275.92 | $284.44 | +0.48% |
| Jul 19 | $267.22 | $276.14 | $285.36 | +0.56% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $267.22 | $276.14 | $285.36 | +0.56% |
| Week 2 | $265.08 | $277.69 | $290.89 | +1.12% |
| Week 3 | $263.80 | $279.24 | $295.58 | +1.69% |
| Week 4 | $262.96 | $280.81 | $299.87 | +2.26% |
| Week 5 | $262.39 | $282.38 | $303.89 | +2.83% |
| Week 6 | $262.01 | $283.96 | $307.74 | +3.41% |
| Week 7 | $261.79 | $285.55 | $311.47 | +3.99% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
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, 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.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is a global Consumer Cyclical company with a current price of $270.10 and a market cap of $191.91B. It ranks 68 in market listings.
The current price is $270.10, reflecting a near-term position within a trading range. Key technical metrics show RSI14 at 30, SMA50 at $286.31, and SMA200 at $305.06, with support at $270.10 and resistance at $287.93. The 30-day range spans $250.81 to $290.88.
Forecasts outline a near-term flat path for 2026 with an average of $270.10 and a max of $382.49, followed by a bullish trajectory through 2027–2050. By 2050 the average is projected at $1,541.36 with a max of $2,521.02, yielding a 470.7% ROI and a bullish sentiment, signaling meaningful upside over a multi-year horizon.
A major floor 8.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 21.0% 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 | $278.21 | Sell | $276.48 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $274.84 | Sell | $276.09 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $276.73 | Sell | $276.51 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $278.85 | Sell | $281.91 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $297.45 | Sell | $290.56 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $302.88 | Sell | $297.53 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.74 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 63.21 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -23.93 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -43.07 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.75 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 1.08 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.42 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 56.93 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.10 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.58 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 53.83 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 10.06 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -24.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 278.78 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 14.75 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.31 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows sentiment NEUTRAL, with RSI14 at 30. SMA50 is $286.31 and SMA200 is $305.06. Support sits at $270.10, while resistance stands at $287.93. The 30-day trading range runs from $250.81 to $290.88. The stock exhibits an annualized volatility of 20%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $264.54 | $274.60 | $387.76 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $275.27 | $336.10 | $429.03 | +22% | Bullish | |
| $296.74 | $369.12 | $483.94 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $308.32 | $389.44 | $521.45 | +42% | Bullish | |
| $316.93 | $405.73 | $553.05 | +48% | Bullish | |
| $337.15 | $436.88 | $604.92 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $376.05 | $492.79 | $692.06 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $433.96 | $574.67 | $817.49 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $457.42 | $611.76 | $880.65 | +123% | Bullish | |
| $464.09 | $626.56 | $911.99 | +128% | Bullish | |
| $641.58 | $903.43 | $1,378.05 | +229% | Bullish | |
| $1,041.11 | $1,572.30 | $2,570.83 | +473% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $264.54 | $274.60 | $329.10 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $247.78 | $290.02 | $346.80 | +5.62% |
| September 2026 | $251.10 | $295.33 | $355.92 | +1.83% |
| October 2026 | $251.86 | $297.44 | $360.83 | +0.71% |
| November 2026 | $259.19 | $307.17 | $374.69 | +3.27% |
| December 2026 | $266.01 | $316.27 | $387.76 | +2.96% |
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 $264.54 to $387.76 through 2026. The $274.60 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 $336.10 (low $275.27, high $429.03) — a potential gain of +22% on today's $274.60. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, MCD is projected to trade between $296.74 and $483.94, averaging $369.12 — a potential gain of +34% from today's $274.60. That is up +10% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
McDonald's Corporation's 2029 outlook centres on $389.44, within a $308.32 to $521.45 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +42% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, MCD could reach as high as $553.05, with a base case around $405.73 and support toward $316.93 — roughly +48% from $274.60. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect MCD to range from $337.15 to $604.92 through 2031. The $436.88 average target implies a +59% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The MCD price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $492.79 (low $376.05, high $692.06) — a potential gain of +79% on today's $274.60. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, MCD is projected to trade between $433.96 and $817.49, averaging $574.67 — a potential gain of +109% from today's $274.60. That is up +17% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
McDonald's Corporation's 2034 outlook centres on $611.76, within a $457.42 to $880.65 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +123% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, MCD could reach as high as $911.99, with a base case around $626.56 and support toward $464.09 — roughly +128% from $274.60. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect MCD to range from $641.58 to $1,378.05 through 2040. The $903.43 average target implies a +229% move from current prices. That is up +44% 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 $1,572.30 (low $1,041.11, high $2,570.83) — a potential gain of +473% on today's $274.60. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in MCD today (≈ 3.641661 MCD) could be worth
$5,725.78
+$4,725.78 (+473%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected MCD price of $1,572.3 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 10, 2025 (≈ 3.351319 MCD) would be worth
$920.27
-$79.73 (-8.0%) today · 0.92× · US Dollar
Based on a MCD entry price of $298.39 vs. today's $274.6.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $280.63 | $978.51 | -2.1% |
| 1 month ago | $282.52 | $971.97 | -2.8% |
| 3 months ago | $305.68 | $898.33 | -10.2% |
| 6 months ago | $306.75 | $895.19 | -10.5% |
| 1 year ago | $298.39 | $920.27 | -8.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $236.17 | $1,162.72 | +16.3% |
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 $550.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $550.00: $390.78B
The multi-year forecast projects a bullish trajectory beginning in 2027, with an average of $328.91 and a max of $420.53, following a neutral 2026 that centers around $270.10. The 2030 forecast shows an average of $396.63 and a max of $541.11, with a 46.8% ROI and bullish sentiment. By 2040, the average is expected to reach $910.84 with a max of $1,389.96 and a 237.2% ROI, supported by a bullish outlook.
In 2050 the forecast envisions an average of $1,541.36 and a max of $2,521.02, delivering a 470.7% ROI and a bullish sentiment. These figures illustrate a persistent upward trajectory across the long horizon, though they are estimates, not guarantees. Risks include variability in market conditions and quarterly results, which can affect outcomes.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $396.63 with a min of $309.62 and a max of $541.11, a ROI of 46.8%, and a bullish sentiment.
Forecasts imply a bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with rising averages to $396.63 by 2030 and $1,541.36 by 2050, and a long-run ROI of 470.7%. The 2026 period is neutral.
Yes. The 2030 max in the forecast is $541.11.
The 2026 range is $270.10 to $382.49, with an average of $270.10 and sentiment NEUTRAL.
By 2050, the average is forecast at $1,541.36 with a max of $2,521.02, ROI 470.7% and bullish sentiment.
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