Mcdonalds Stock Forecast

Sell candidate since Jul 21, 2026 Gain 2.88%

The McDonalds stock price fell by -0.549% on the last day (Wednesday, 29th Jul 2026) from $273.02 to $271.52. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.03% from a day low at $270.25 to a day high of $273.03. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 2.48% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -2 million shares and in total, 3 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $739.57 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -5.26% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $245.10 and $263.52 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, July 23, 2026, and so far it has risen 3.32%. 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 a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $273.86. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $267.18. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for McDonalds stock

McDonalds finds support from accumulated volume at $264.95 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 $2.78 (1.03%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.56%.

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 Thursday 30th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 30th we expect McDonald's Corporation to open at $271.60, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $268.75 and $274.29, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.55 (+/-2.06%) up or down from last closing price. If McDonald's Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.06% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $274.60 (1.13%) than the support at $264.95 (2.42%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Dividend Warning For MCD

Dividend coming up for MCD: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 1st September, 2026) is 33 days away. The dividend is $1.86.

Is McDonald's Corporation stock A Buy?

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

Current score: -3.165 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on July 30, 2026 - $271.60 ( 0.0295%).

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