McDonald's Corporation is projected to rise to $351.66 by 2027, a +25% move from its current price of $280.92. MCD is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $278.46 | $281.13 | $283.83 | +0.08% |
| May 30 | $277.57 | $281.34 | $285.16 | +0.15% |
| May 31 | $276.94 | $281.56 | $286.24 | +0.23% |
| Jun 1 | $276.44 | $281.77 | $287.19 | +0.30% |
| Jun 2 | $276.03 | $281.98 | $288.06 | +0.38% |
| Jun 3 | $275.68 | $282.19 | $288.86 | +0.45% |
| Jun 4 | $275.37 | $282.41 | $289.62 | +0.53% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $275.37 | $282.41 | $289.62 | +0.53% |
| Week 2 | $273.95 | $283.90 | $294.21 | +1.06% |
| Week 3 | $273.19 | $285.40 | $298.15 | +1.59% |
| Week 4 | $272.79 | $286.91 | $301.76 | +2.13% |
| Week 5 | $272.60 | $288.42 | $305.17 | +2.67% |
| Week 6 | $272.57 | $289.95 | $308.44 | +3.21% |
| Week 7 | $272.66 | $291.48 | $311.60 | +3.76% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
McDonald's Corporation is a consumer cyclical company that owns, operates, and franchises McDonald’s restaurants 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 was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
McDonald's Corporation trades at $282.27 per share. It has a market cap of $200.55B and ranks 69.
A major floor 10.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.2% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 10.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 21.4% 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 | $281.38 | Sell | $280.81 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $279.72 | Buy | $280.86 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $281.49 | Sell | $283.74 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $296.59 | Sell | $294.18 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $308.40 | Sell | $301.83 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $307.71 | Sell | $304.72 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.55 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 85.13 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -9.18 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -34.03 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 1.33 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 1.87 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.47 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 65.97 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.32 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -8.93 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 53.18 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 6.08 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -48.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 281.80 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 28.66 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 2.54 | Info |
The near-term technical picture shows a neutral posture with RSI 14 at 40. The stock’s SMA50 is $298.45 and SMA200 is $307.98, indicating potential resistance near the longer-term average. Support is listed at $274.60 and resistance at $311.36, framing a path in which the stock could move within the current range.
The 30-day range spans from $264.60 to $301.12, and annualized volatility stands at 20%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $274.60 | $280.92 | $398.42 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $287.28 | $351.66 | $450.58 | +25% | Bullish | |
| $318.48 | $396.97 | $521.93 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $323.19 | $408.93 | $548.84 | +46% | Bullish | |
| $337.54 | $432.79 | $591.14 | +54% | Bullish | |
| $373.47 | $484.64 | $672.27 | +73% | Bullish | |
| $412.76 | $541.61 | $761.87 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $483.05 | $640.48 | $912.48 | +128% | Bullish | |
| $509.01 | $681.58 | $982.54 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $495.60 | $669.86 | $976.30 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $741.61 | $1,045.29 | $1,596.06 | +272% | Bullish | |
| $1,163.30 | $1,758.23 | $2,876.93 | +526% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $274.60 | $280.92 | $329.00 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $248.86 | $290.30 | $345.23 | +3.34% |
| July 2026 | $256.46 | $300.90 | $361.21 | +3.65% |
| August 2026 | $257.37 | $303.32 | $366.77 | +0.81% |
| September 2026 | $261.15 | $308.93 | $375.76 | +1.85% |
| October 2026 | $270.55 | $321.13 | $392.71 | +3.95% |
| November 2026 | $273.15 | $325.20 | $399.56 | +1.27% |
| December 2026 | $270.39 | $322.83 | $398.42 | -0.73% |
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 $274.60 to $398.42 through 2026. The $280.92 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 $351.66 (low $287.28, high $450.58) — a potential gain of +25% on today's $280.92. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, MCD is projected to trade between $318.48 and $521.93, averaging $396.97 — a potential gain of +41% from today's $280.92. That is up +13% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
McDonald's Corporation's 2029 outlook centres on $408.93, within a $323.19 to $548.84 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +46% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, MCD could reach as high as $591.14, with a base case around $432.79 and support toward $337.54 — roughly +54% from $280.92. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect MCD to range from $373.47 to $672.27 through 2031. The $484.64 average target implies a +73% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The MCD price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $541.61 (low $412.76, high $761.87) — a potential gain of +93% on today's $280.92. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, MCD is projected to trade between $483.05 and $912.48, averaging $640.48 — a potential gain of +128% from today's $280.92. That is up +18% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
McDonald's Corporation's 2034 outlook centres on $681.58, within a $509.01 to $982.54 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +143% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, MCD could reach as high as $976.30, with a base case around $669.86 and support toward $495.60 — roughly +138% from $280.92. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect MCD to range from $741.61 to $1,596.06 through 2040. The $1,045.29 average target implies a +272% move from current prices. That is up +56% 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 $1,758.23 (low $1,163.30, high $2,876.93) — a potential gain of +526% on today's $280.92. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in MCD today (≈ 3.559732 MCD) could be worth
$6,258.82
+$5,258.82 (+526%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected MCD price of $1,758.23 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 3.175107 MCD) would be worth
$891.95
-$108.05 (-10.8%) today · 0.89× · US Dollar
Based on a MCD entry price of $314.95 vs. today's $280.92.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $280.27 | $1,002.32 | +0.2% |
| 1 month ago | $290.21 | $967.99 | -3.2% |
| 3 months ago | $334.53 | $839.75 | -16.0% |
| 6 months ago | $311.82 | $900.9 | -9.9% |
| 1 year ago | $314.95 | $891.95 | -10.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $233.24 | $1,204.42 | +20.4% |
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 $560.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $560.00: $397.88B
The long-term forecast paints a rising trajectory after 2026, with 2027 avg $354.96 and max $455.00, yielding a 25.8% ROI. The 2028 projection shows an avg of $398.60 with a 41.2% ROI, and 2029 at an avg of $411.43 with a 45.8% ROI, each described as BULLISH. By 2030, the avg is $436.18 and ROI 54.5%, continuing a bullish trend into 2031 (avg $486.93, ROI 72.5%), 2032 (avg $546.54, ROI 93.6%), and 2033 (avg $646.29, ROI 129%).
The forecast extends to 2034 (avg $683.81, ROI 142.3%), 2035 (avg $673.63, ROI 138.7%), 2040 (avg $1,051.04, ROI 272.4%), and 2050 (avg $1,770.08, ROI 527.1%), all with a bullish sentiment. These figures illustrate a substantial long-run appreciation potential but remain estimates, not guarantees, and are subject to market uncertainty.
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The forecasted average price in 2030 is $436.18, with a min of $340.13 and a max of $595.90, and a ROI of 54.5%. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment in most years from 2027 onward with positive ROIs (e.g., 2027 ROI 25.8%, 2028 ROI 41.2%, 2029 ROI 45.8%, 2030 ROI 54.5%). However, 2026 carries a 0% ROI and forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2050 forecast max is $2,896.57, with an average of $1,770.08, indicating that advancing beyond $2,000 by 2050 is within the modeled range.
Current price is $282.27 per share and market cap is $200.55B.
RSI (14) is 40, with SMA50 at $298.45 and SMA200 at $307.98. Support is $274.60 and resistance is $311.36. The 30-day range is $264.60 to $301.12, and annualized volatility is 20%.
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