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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$301.90
+1.05 (+0.35%)
(As of 10/8/2024 ET)

McDonald's - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
20

Based on 29 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for McDonald's in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 29 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 20 have given a buy rating for MCD.

Consensus Price Target

$310.12
2.72% Upside
According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McDonald's, the average price target is $310.12. The highest price target for MCD is $360.00, while the lowest price target for MCD is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.72% from the current price of $301.90.
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MCD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
1 Month Ago
9/9/23 to 9/8/24
3 Months Ago
7/11/23 to 7/10/24
1 Year Ago
10/9/22 to 10/9/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$310.12$303.67$312.82$321.67
Forecasted Upside2.72% Upside4.89% Upside24.91% Upside28.71% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

MCD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MCD Price Targets by Month

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McDonald's Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMcDonald'sRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.51
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside3.05% Upside42.86% Upside7.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/8/2024Argus
3 of 5 stars
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10/7/2024KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$305.00 ➝ $330.00+9.11%
10/2/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$301.00 ➝ $317.00+4.49%
9/26/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00 ➝ $320.00+6.48%
9/24/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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C. Cho
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$284.00 ➝ $325.00+7.88%
9/23/2024TD Cowen
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A. Charles
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$280.00 ➝ $280.00-5.67%
9/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $290.00-2.09%
9/10/2024Loop Capital
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$342.00 ➝ $342.00+17.44%
9/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $330.00+13.41%
9/3/2024Tigress Financial
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I. Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$355.00 ➝ $360.00+26.09%
8/19/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $320.00+12.22%
8/2/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $290.00+4.96%
7/30/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $290.00+9.63%
7/30/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$288.00 ➝ $278.00+5.31%
7/30/2024Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $295.00+12.82%
7/30/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$330.00 ➝ $315.00+20.47%
7/30/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $300.00+14.73%
7/29/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $295.00+17.06%
7/22/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$285.00 ➝ $265.00+3.00%
7/11/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$312.00 ➝ $300.00+17.60%
4/5/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$340.00 ➝ $335.00+25.36%
4/3/2024Erste Group Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
2/6/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00 ➝ $335.00+18.26%
2/6/2024BTIG Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
2/5/2024Stephens
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00+11.98%
1/5/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
12/20/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$317.00+9.04%
12/11/2023Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$273.00 ➝ $299.00+3.65%
10/31/2023DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$300.00+15.32%
9/7/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$310.00+12.55%
4/26/2023Gordon Haskett
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 Boost TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $325.00+11.95%
4/26/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $320.00+9.77%
4/10/2023Northcoast Research
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$321.00+13.47%
10/28/2022Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $293.00+10.52%
10/28/2022Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $293.00+10.52%

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Should I Buy McDonald's Stock? MCD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these McDonald's pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

McDonald's
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in McDonald's Co.:

  • McDonald's Co. stock price is currently at $304.37, showing stability and potential for growth in the market.
  • Strong institutional investor ownership at 70.29% indicates confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.
  • Consistent dividend payments over time provide investors with a reliable income stream.
  • Positive analyst ratings and price target increases suggest a favorable outlook for McDonald's Co. in the market.
  • Global presence and brand recognition offer stability and growth opportunities in various markets.

McDonald's
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in McDonald's Co. for these reasons:

  • Increasing competition in the fast-food industry may impact McDonald's Co.'s market share and profitability.
  • Potential challenges in adapting to changing consumer preferences and health trends could affect sales and brand perception.
  • Economic downturns or global crises may lead to reduced consumer spending on dining out, impacting McDonald's Co.'s revenue.
  • Dependency on franchise operations introduces risks related to franchisee performance and operational consistency.
  • Environmental and sustainability concerns could pressure McDonald's Co. to invest in costly initiatives to meet evolving standards.

MCD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 29 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McDonald's is $310.12, with a high forecast of $360.00 and a low forecast of $265.00.

29 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McDonald's in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCD shares.

According to analysts, McDonald's's stock has a predicted upside of 2.72% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, McDonald's's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like McDonald's more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for McDonald's is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how MCD compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MCD) was last updated on 10/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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