McDonald’s Corp [MCD] stock prices are up 4.80% to $308.42 at the moment. One of the good ways to gauge the recent performance is if the stock’s short-term value is rising or falling. The MCD shares have gain 6.33% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 7.50%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
McDonald’s Corp [NYSE: MCD] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 10, 2025, when Citigroup upgraded its rating to a Buy and also boosted its price target to $334 from $311. Previously, Robert W. Baird downgraded its rating to Neutral on October 23, 2024, and dropped its price target to $290. On October 23, 2024, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral and revised its price target to $285 on the stock. Truist reiterated its Buy rating and increased its price target to $350 on October 15, 2024. Argus upgraded its rating to a Buy. Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating for this stock on September 09, 2024, and upped its price target to $330. In a note dated July 31, 2024, TD Cowen downgraded an Hold rating on this stock and revised its target price from $285 to $280.
The stock price of McDonald’s Corp [MCD] has been fluctuating between $243.53 and $317.90 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $322.17 within the next 12 months. McDonald’s Corp [NYSE: MCD] shares were valued at $308.42 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 4.46% based on the average MCD price forecast.
Analyzing the MCD fundamentals
The McDonald’s Corp [NYSE:MCD] reported sales of 25.94B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 2.70%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.67% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.46%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.38%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.32%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.15, Equity is -1.68 and Total Capital is 0.24. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at -10.32.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 303.19 points at the first support level, and at 297.97 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 311.96, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 315.51.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that McDonald’s Corp [NYSE:MCD]’s Current Ratio is 0.78. Also, the Quick Ratio is 0.77, while the Cash Ratio stands at 0.19. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 8.52 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 27.07.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Erlinger Joseph M., President, McDonald’s USA, that happened on Jan 23 ’25 when 300.0 shares were sold. Officer, JOSEPH ERLINGER completed a deal on Jan 23 ’25 to buy 300.0 shares. Meanwhile, EVP-Chief Supply Chain Officer Gross Marion K. sold 1499.0 shares on Jan 02 ’25.
