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McDonald's Corp (MCD)

McDonald's Corp (MCD)
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Market News and Commentary

The ‘McValue’ Menu Is Getting Bigger. Does That Make McDonald’s a Top Recession-Proof Stock to Buy Now?

The global economy was already walking a tightrope, balancing tariffs, post-pandemic debt, and stubborn inflation. Then came the shockwave of the Iran war oil shock. Oil prices surged, gas bills climbed, and suddenly, everyday spending felt even heavier. Households began pulling back, prioritizing essentials over wants.

Models from Moody’s Analytics pushed recession odds close to a coin flip, while Oxford Economics warned that prolonged high oil prices could tip growth over the edge. Add layoffs into the mix and a cooling job market for fresh graduates, and the mood shifts fast – cautious, uncertain, value-driven. Consumers are not just spending...

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 220,053,200
  • Shares Outstanding, K 710,399
  • Annual Sales, $ 26,885 M
  • Annual Income, $ 8,563 M
  • EBIT $ 15,432 M
  • EBITDA $ 17,631 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.53
  • Price/Sales 8.12
  • Price/Cash Flow 19.99
  • Price/Book N/A

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 24.46% (+0.35%)
  • Historical Volatility 16.61%
  • IV Percentile 93%
  • IV Rank 40.67%
  • IV High 38.70% on 04/08/25
  • IV Low 14.70% on 12/24/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 3) 4.90 (1.60%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.98
  • Today's Volume 4,470
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 9,803
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 1.01
  • Today's Open Interest 154,116
  • Open Int (30-Day) 154,292
  • Expected Range 301.33 to 311.13

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Moderate Buy
Based on 36 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 03/31/26
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  • Average Estimate $2.75
  • Number of Estimates 11
  • High Estimate $2.87
  • Low Estimate $2.67
  • Prior Year $2.67
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +3.00%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
303.03 +1.03%
on 04/02/26
331.70 -7.70%
on 03/09/26
-21.90 (-6.68%)
since 03/06/26
3-Month
302.45 +1.23%
on 01/20/26
341.75 -10.41%
on 03/02/26
+2.00 (+0.66%)
since 01/07/26
52-Week
283.47 +8.00%
on 06/26/25
341.75 -10.41%
on 03/02/26
+6.27 (+2.09%)
since 04/07/25

Most Recent Stories

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The ‘McValue’ Menu Is Getting Bigger. Does That Make McDonald’s a Top Recession-Proof Stock to Buy Now?

As recession fears rise and consumers tighten budgets, can McDonald’s expanding value menu make MCD a go-to stock to buy for defensive investors?

SPY : 656.68 (-0.34%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
NOBL : 105.60 (-0.53%)
McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

McDonald’s is simplifying its value menu strategy

$SPX : 6,590.86 (-0.32%)
$DOWI : 46,481.24 (-0.40%)
$IUXX : 24,061.20 (-0.54%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
Frozen Out: Lamb Weston Beats Earnings, but the Stock Still Slides

Lamb Weston beat Q3 estimates, but margin pressure persists. See what management’s cost cuts and today’s valuation imply for the stock’s path forward.

LW : 41.23 (+2.64%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
2 Reasons to Watch MCD and 1 to Stay Cautious

2 Reasons to Watch MCD and 1 to Stay Cautious

MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
2 Restaurant Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 Facing Challenges

2 Restaurant Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 Facing Challenges

DIN : 27.00 (-2.14%)
CMG : 32.92 (-1.73%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations

The shattered legacy of Latino labor rights icon César Chavez has been particularly devastating among advocates who have long fought to raise awareness about sexual harassment and abuse against women...

MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
McDonald's Stock Price Targets Are Higher - Shorting MCD Puts Works Here

McDonald's stock has benefited from higher analysts' price targets since its Feb. 11 earnings release. But the stock has been relatively flat. That makes it ideal for short-sellers of out-of-the-money...

MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
Is Yum! Brands Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Despite Yum! Brands’ underperformance relative to the Dow over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

YUM : 157.56 (+0.13%)
$DOWI : 46,481.24 (-0.40%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love and 2 We Ignore

1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love and 2 We Ignore

WSO : 383.48 (+1.31%)
AGCO : 114.60 (+0.15%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)
Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

BYND : 0.5857 (-0.73%)
MCD : 305.86 (-1.26%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 24% Sell with a Average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

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Business Summary

McDonald's is a leading fast-food chain that currently operates more restaurants globally. The company mainly operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the McDonald's brand. Majority of the company's restaurant worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men as well as...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 315.95
2nd Resistance Point 313.13
1st Resistance Point 311.45
Last Price 305.86
1st Support Level 306.94
2nd Support Level 304.12
3rd Support Level 302.43

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52-Week High 341.75
Fibonacci 61.8% 319.49
Fibonacci 50% 312.61
Last Price 305.86
Fibonacci 38.2% 305.73
52-Week Low 283.47

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