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Red day on Monday for McDonalds
(Updated on Jun 29, 2026)

Sell candidate since Jun 18, 2026 Loss -4.10%

The McDonalds stock price fell by -0.96% on the last day (Monday, 29th Jun 2026) from $269.76 to $267.18. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.58% from a day low at $265.64 to a day high of $272.50. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -6.19% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 2 million shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 5 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.22 billion.

The stock lies in the lower of a falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $263.28 is broken, it will firstly indicate a stronger fall rate. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -12.16% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $231.25 and $248.47 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.

MCD Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and so far it has risen 1.00%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The McDonalds stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $270.82 and $277.82. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for McDonalds stock

McDonalds finds support from accumulated volume at $264.54 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $6.86 (2.58%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.28%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (MCD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 30th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 30th we expect McDonald's Corporation to open at $268.44, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $264.33 and $270.03, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.70 (+/-2.16%) up or down from last closing price. If McDonald's Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.16% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $264.54 (0.99%) than the resistance at $278.61 (4.28%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is McDonald's Corporation stock A Buy?

McDonalds holds several negative signals and is within a falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -2.616 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 30, 2026 - $268.44 ( 0.472%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 275.30 3.04%
R2 272.68 2.06%
R1 271.06 1.45%
Price 267.18
S1 265.82 -0.509%
S2 264.20 -1.12%
S3 261.58 -2.10%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 284.10 6.33%
R2 283.66 6.17%
R1 278.61 4.28%
Price 267.18
S1 264.54 -0.99%
S2 0 -
S3 0 -

MCD Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 May 20, 2026 Jun 02, 2026 Jun 16, 2026 $1.86 0.659%
2 Mar 03, 2026 Mar 03, 2026 Mar 17, 2026 $1.86 0.569%
3 Oct 22, 2025 Dec 01, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 $1.86 0.608%
4 Sep 02, 2025 Sep 02, 2025 Sep 16, 2025 $1.77 0.593%
5 May 20, 2025 Jun 02, 2025 Jun 16, 2025 $1.77 0.563%

FAQ

What is the symbol for McDonalds Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for McDonalds is MCD and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell McDonalds Stock?
McDonalds holds several negative signals and is within a falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

How to buy McDonalds Stock?
McDonalds Stock can be purchased through just about any brokerage firm, including online brokerage services.
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What's the current price of McDonalds Stock?
As of the end of day on the Jun 29, 2026, the price of an McDonalds (MCD) share was $267.18.

What is the 52-week high and low for McDonalds Stock?
The 52-week high for McDonalds Stock is $341.75 and the 52-week low is $264.54.

What is the market capitalization of McDonalds Stock?
As of the Jun 29, 2026, the market capitalization of McDonalds is 189.833B.

When is the next earnings date for McDonalds?
The upcoming earnings date for McDonalds is Aug 05, 2026.
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ABOUT MCDONALD'S CORPORATION
McDonalds
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, wraps, fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hotcakes, and other s...
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