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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MCD Stock Forecast

McDonald's (MCD) stock forecast, based on 63 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $283.58, with a high of $350.00 and a low of $230.00. This represents a 14.14% increase from the last price of $248.46.

$200 $230 $260 $290 $320 $350 High: $350 Avg: $283.58 Low: $230 Last Closed Price: $248.46

MCD Stock Rating

McDonald's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 63 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 36 Buy (57.14%), 25 Hold (39.68%), 2 Sell (3.17%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 63 2 25 36 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MCD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMcDonald's14.14%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 22.36%
IdeaNFT Stocks Stocks List36.45%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts62759
Avg Price Target$262.83$289.44$317.83
Last Closing Price$248.46$248.46$248.46
Upside/Downside5.78%16.49%27.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26415141-34
Sep, 26415141-34
Aug, 26414151-34
Jul, 26514151-35
Jun, 26514141-34
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 08, 2026Bernstein$250.00$230.888.28%0.62%
Oct 06, 2026KeyBanc$280.00$233.0420.15%12.69%
Oct 05, 2026Gregory FrancfortGuggenheim$250.00$231.897.81%0.62%
Oct 05, 2026Zachary FademWells Fargo$270.00$231.8916.43%8.67%
Sep 28, 2026Brian HarbourMorgan Stanley$297.00$236.5025.58%19.54%
Sep 28, 2026Jacob Aiken-PhillipsMelius Research$230.00$236.50-2.75%-7.43%
Sep 25, 2026H.C. Wainwright$250.00$237.025.48%0.62%
Sep 24, 2026Chris O'CullRobert W. Baird$250.00$238.314.91%0.62%
Sep 24, 2026Oppenheimer$295.00$240.3722.73%18.73%
Sep 24, 2026Logan ReichRBC Capital$285.00$241.4218.05%14.71%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 20, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 19, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 05, 2026GuggenheimNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 05, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 25, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 25, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Sep 24, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Sep 24, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Sep 24, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Sep 24, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$10.11$8.39$11.63$11.45$12.00---
Avg Forecast$9.40$9.97$11.80$11.77$12.45$13.46$14.59$15.95
High Forecast$9.70$10.25$11.84$11.93$12.84$13.80$15.61$16.50
Low Forecast$9.10$9.71$11.70$11.54$11.98$12.93$13.89$15.35
Surprise %7.55%-15.85%-1.44%-2.72%-3.61%---

Revenue Forecast

$23B $25B $27B $29B $31B $33B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$23.22B$23.18B$25.50B$25.92B$26.89B---
Avg Forecast$23.23B$22.99B$25.53B$26.00B$26.75B$28.18B$29.62B$31.43B
High Forecast$23.79B$23.48B$25.78B$26.16B$27.38B$28.27B$29.75B$32.26B
Low Forecast$22.66B$22.52B$25.40B$25.75B$26.00B$28.09B$29.50B$30.52B
Surprise %-0.02%0.86%-0.15%-0.29%0.52%---

Net Income Forecast

$5B $6B $8B $9B $11B $13B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.55B$6.18B$8.47B$8.22B$8.56B---
Avg Forecast$7.00B$6.16B$8.47B$8.59B$8.91B$9.79B$10.80B$11.68B
High Forecast$8.41B$7.39B$10.16B$8.74B$9.40B$10.11B$11.43B$12.08B
Low Forecast$5.60B$4.93B$6.78B$8.45B$8.77B$9.47B$10.17B$11.24B
Surprise %7.71%0.25%0.00%-4.31%-3.94%---

MCD Forecast FAQ

Is McDonald's stock a buy?

McDonald's stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 63 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 36 Buy, 25 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that McDonald's is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is McDonald's's price target?

McDonald's's price target, set by 63 Wall Street analysts, averages $283.58 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $230 at the low end to $350 at the high end, suggesting a potential 14.14% change from the previous closing price of $248.46.

How does McDonald's stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

McDonald's's stock forecast shows a 14.14% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (22.36%), trailing the NFT Stocks Stocks List (36.45%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for McDonald's over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 11.76% Strong Buy, 44.12% Buy, 41.18% Hold, 2.94% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 11.76% Strong Buy, 44.12% Buy, 41.18% Hold, 2.94% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 11.76% Strong Buy, 41.18% Buy, 44.12% Hold, 2.94% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is McDonald's’s EPS forecast?

McDonald's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $13.46, marking a 12.17% increase from the reported $12 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $14.59 in 2027, and $15.95 in 2028.

What is McDonald's’s revenue forecast?

McDonald's's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $28.18B, reflecting a 4.82% increase from the reported $26.88B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $29.62B, and $31.43B for 2028.

What is McDonald's’s net income forecast?

McDonald's's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $9.79B, representing an 14.32% increase from the reported $8.56B in 2025. Projections indicate $10.8B in 2027, and $11.68B in 2028.