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McDonald's (MCD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$288.83 -1.49 (-0.51%)
Closing price 01/31/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$287.92 -0.90 (-0.31%)
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McDonald's Short Interest Data

McDonald's (MCD) has a short interest of 9.67 million shares, representing 1.35% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 2.44% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.6, indicating that it would take 2.6 days of the average trading volume of 2.79 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
9,670,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
9,440,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+2.44%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.73 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
January 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
716,620,000 shares
Float Size
716,400,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.35%
Today's Trading Volume
2,556,402 shares
Average Trading Volume
2,785,411 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
92%
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MCD Short Interest Over Time

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McDonald's Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
1/15/20259,670,000 shares $2.73 billion +2.4%1.4%2.6 $282.54
12/31/20249,440,000 shares $2.74 billion +4.9%1.3%2.7 $289.89
12/15/20249,000,000 shares $2.67 billion -9.7%1.3%2.6 $296.60
11/30/20249,970,000 shares $2.95 billion +11.0%1.4%2.9 $296.01
11/15/20248,980,000 shares $2.63 billion +2.4%1.3%2.6 $292.52
10/31/20248,770,000 shares $2.56 billion -7.4%1.2%2.6 $292.17
10/15/20249,470,000 shares $2.97 billion -3.6%1.3%2.8 $313.32
9/30/20249,820,000 shares $2.99 billion +7.3%1.4%3 $304.37
9/15/20249,150,000 shares $2.71 billion -8.8%1.3%2.5 $296.53
8/31/202410,030,000 shares $2.90 billion +1.8%1.4%2.7 $288.66
8/15/20249,850,000 shares $2.71 billion -4.9%1.4%2.5 $274.87
7/31/202410,360,000 shares $2.75 billion +5.5%1.4%2.6 $265.40
7/15/20249,820,000 shares $2.47 billion +12.0%1.4%2.7 $251.53
6/30/20248,770,000 shares $2.23 billion -4.4%1.2%2.4 $254.84
6/15/20249,170,000 shares $2.33 billion +13.5%1.3%2.6 $253.58
5/31/20248,080,000 shares $2.09 billion +2.5%1.1%2.3 $258.96
5/15/20247,880,000 shares $2.16 billion -2.7%1.1%2.4 $273.97
4/30/20248,100,000 shares $2.21 billion -4.6%1.1%2.4 $273.07
4/15/20248,490,000 shares $2.26 billion +5.1%1.2%2.6 $266.23
3/31/20248,080,000 shares $2.28 billion -7.2%1.1%2.5 $281.95
3/15/20248,710,000 shares $2.43 billion +14.8%1.2%2.8 $279.12
2/29/20247,590,000 shares $2.22 billion +1.3%1.1%2.5 $291.94
2/15/20247,490,000 shares $2.19 billion -6.1%1.0%2.4 $291.89
1/31/20247,980,000 shares $2.34 billion +9.2%1.1%2.6 $292.72
1/15/20247,310,000 shares $2.15 billion +5.5%1.0%2.4 $293.47
12/31/20236,930,000 shares $2.05 billion -3.4%1.0%2.2 $296.51
12/15/20237,170,000 shares $2.06 billion -7.4%1.0%2.3 $286.92
11/30/20237,740,000 shares $2.18 billion +9.6%1.1%2.5 $281.83
11/15/20237,060,000 shares $1.91 billion +4.8%1.0%2.4 $270.39
10/31/20236,740,000 shares $1.77 billion -4.7%0.9%2.3 $262.17
10/15/20237,070,000 shares $1.76 billion +7.1%1.0%2.6 $248.31
9/30/20236,600,000 shares $1.74 billion -5.0%0.9%2.6 $263.44
9/15/20236,950,000 shares $1.93 billion +10.9%1.0%3 $278.17
8/31/20236,270,000 shares $1.76 billion +7.9%0.9%2.6 $281.15
8/15/20235,810,000 shares $1.68 billion +4.3%0.8%2.4 $288.33
7/31/20235,570,000 shares $1.63 billion -12.2%0.8%2.3 $293.20
7/15/20236,340,000 shares $1.87 billion -2.8%0.9%2.6 $294.94
6/30/20236,520,000 shares $1.94 billion +2.5%0.9%2.6 $298.31
6/15/20236,360,000 shares $1.86 billion +17.8%0.9%2.5 $292.61
5/31/20235,400,000 shares $1.54 billion -23.0%0.7%2.1 $285.11
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5/15/20237,010,000 shares $2.07 billion +6.4%1.0%2.7 $295.90
4/30/20236,590,000 shares $1.95 billion +0.8%0.9%2.5 $295.75
4/15/20236,540,000 shares $1.89 billion +16.2%0.9%2.4 $288.98
3/31/20235,630,000 shares $1.57 billion -10.5%0.8%2.1 $279.61
3/15/20236,290,000 shares $1.68 billion +8.3%0.9%2.4 $266.34
2/28/20235,810,000 shares $1.53 billion +13.7%0.8%2.2 $263.91
2/15/20235,110,000 shares $1.36 billion -3.4%0.7%1.9 $266.56
1/31/20235,290,000 shares $1.41 billion -13.0%0.7%1.8 $267.40
1/15/20236,080,000 shares $1.63 billion -5.0%0.8%2.1 $268.89
12/30/20226,400,000 shares $1.69 billion -2.4%0.9%2.2 $263.53
12/15/20226,560,000 shares $1.78 billion +8.8%0.9%2.1 $271.73
11/30/20226,030,000 shares $1.64 billion -7.7%0.8%1.9 $272.79
11/15/20226,530,000 shares $1.75 billion +7.4%0.9%2.1 $267.84
10/31/20226,080,000 shares $1.66 billion -7.6%0.8%2.2 $272.66
10/15/20226,580,000 shares $1.60 billion -2.5%0.9%2.4 $243.16
9/30/20226,750,000 shares $1.56 billion +2.6%0.9%2.6 $230.74
9/15/20226,580,000 shares $1.67 billion +16.5%0.9%2.8 $253.47
8/31/20225,650,000 shares $1.43 billion +2.2%0.8%2.3 $252.28
8/15/20225,530,000 shares $1.47 billion -8.9%0.8%2.2 $265.44
7/31/20226,070,000 shares $1.60 billion -0.5%0.8%2.2 $263.37
7/15/20226,100,000 shares $1.56 billion -1.8%0.8%2.2 $255.01
6/30/20226,210,000 shares $1.53 billion -10.1%0.8%2.2 $246.88
6/15/20226,910,000 shares $1.65 billion +7.6%N/A2.4 $238.90
5/31/20226,420,000 shares $1.62 billion +4.9%0.9%2.1 $252.21
5/15/20226,120,000 shares $1.50 billion +4.8%0.8%1.8 $245.04
4/30/20225,840,000 shares $1.46 billion -1.9%0.8%1.8 $249.16
4/15/20225,950,000 shares $1.49 billion +10.8%0.8%1.8 $250.51
3/31/20225,370,000 shares $1.33 billion -11.0%0.7%1.6 $247.28
3/15/20226,030,000 shares $1.40 billion +12.5%0.8%1.8 $232.57
2/28/20225,360,000 shares $1.31 billion +2.3%0.7%1.7 $244.77
2/15/20225,240,000 shares $1.33 billion -14.5%N/A1.8 $253.81
1/31/20226,130,000 shares $1.59 billion +11.7%N/A2.3 $259.45
1/15/20225,490,000 shares $1.41 billion -13.0%N/A2 $257.71
12/31/20216,310,000 shares $1.69 billion -4.4%N/A2.4 $268.07
12/15/20216,600,000 shares $1.75 billion +10.6%N/A2.5 $264.52
11/30/20215,970,000 shares $1.46 billion +3.3%N/A2.2 $244.60
11/15/20215,780,000 shares $1.46 billion +1.4%N/A2.2 $252.94
10/29/20215,700,000 shares $1.40 billion -1.7%N/A2.2 $245.55
10/15/20215,800,000 shares $1.41 billion -14.5%N/A2.4 $242.25
9/30/20216,780,000 shares $1.63 billion -1.6%N/A2.8 $241.11
9/15/20216,890,000 shares $1.66 billion +8.5%N/A2.9 $240.98
8/31/20216,350,000 shares $1.51 billion +2.1%N/A2.7 $237.46
8/13/20216,220,000 shares $1.49 billion -0.8%N/A2.6 $238.82
7/30/20216,270,000 shares $1.52 billion +17.0%N/A2.5 $242.71
7/15/20215,360,000 shares $1.27 billion -2.2%0.7%2.2 $236.88
6/30/20215,480,000 shares $1.27 billion -20.9%0.7%2.3 $230.99
6/15/20216,930,000 shares $1.64 billion +21.2%0.9%2.8 $236.35
5/28/20215,720,000 shares $1.34 billion -4.8%0.8%2.1 $233.89
5/14/20216,010,000 shares $1.39 billion -5.2%0.8%2.1 $231.72
4/30/20216,340,000 shares $1.50 billion -12.8%0.9%2.1 $236.08
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4/15/20217,270,000 shares $1.68 billion +18.2%1.0%2.3 $231.28
3/31/20216,150,000 shares $1.38 billion +2.7%0.8%1.9 $224.14
3/15/20215,990,000 shares $1.32 billion +18.2%0.8%1.8 $220.46
2/26/20215,070,000 shares $1.05 billion -1.2%0.7%1.6 $206.14
2/12/20215,130,000 shares $1.10 billion -10.5%0.7%1.6 $213.90
1/29/20215,730,000 shares $1.19 billion +12.1%0.8%1.7 $207.84
1/15/20215,110,000 shares $1.07 billion -7.4%0.7%1.6 $209.91
12/31/20205,520,000 shares $1.18 billion -9.2%0.7%1.8 $214.58
12/15/20206,080,000 shares $1.31 billion +17.4%0.8%2 $214.86
11/30/20205,180,000 shares $1.13 billion +9.8%0.7%1.7 $217.44
11/15/20204,720,000 shares $1.01 billion -9.2%0.6%1.6 $213.28
10/30/20205,200,000 shares $1.11 billion +7.0%0.7%1.8 $213.00
10/15/20204,860,000 shares $1.12 billion +7.3%0.7%1.7 $229.64
9/30/20204,530,000 shares $994.29 million -17.5%0.6%1.5 $219.49
9/15/20205,490,000 shares $1.22 billion -20.3%0.7%1.8 $222.37
8/31/20206,890,000 shares $1.47 billion +13.7%0.9%2.1 $213.52
8/14/20206,060,000 shares $1.25 billion +0.3%0.8%1.8 $207.03
7/31/20206,040,000 shares $1.17 billion +3.4%0.8%1.7 $194.28
7/15/20205,840,000 shares $1.12 billion -2.7%0.8%1.6 $191.77
6/30/20206,000,000 shares $1.11 billion -6.1%0.8%1.5 $184.47
6/15/20206,390,000 shares $1.21 billion -15.4%0.9%1.4 $189.49
5/29/20207,550,000 shares $1.41 billion +3.9%1.0%1.3 $186.32
5/15/20207,270,000 shares $1.26 billion -8.9%1.0%1.2 $173.81
4/30/20207,980,000 shares $1.50 billion -8.0%1.1%1.4 $187.56
4/15/20208,670,000 shares $1.54 billion +13.8%1.2%1.5 $177.84
3/31/20207,620,000 shares $1.26 billion -16.5%1.0%1.4 $165.35
3/13/20209,119,900 shares $1.62 billion +3.4%1.2%2.5 $177.13
2/28/20208,820,000 shares $1.71 billion +15.9%1.2%2.4 $194.17
2/14/20207,610,000 shares $1.65 billion -2.6%1.0%2.3 $217.09

MCD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of McDonald's shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of January 15th, traders have sold 9,670,000 shares of MCD short. 1.35% of McDonald's' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on McDonald's' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for McDonald's?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. MCD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on McDonald's's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting McDonald's?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of McDonald's: Gladius Capital Management LP, Genus Capital Management Inc., XY Capital Ltd, IMC Chicago LLC, Caas Capital Management LP, XR Securities LLC, Barclays PLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Readystate Asset Management LP, Point72 DIFC Ltd, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Maven Securities LTD, HighTower Advisors LLC, Centiva Capital LP, Berkley W R Corp, Verition Fund Management LLC, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Citigroup Inc., One River Asset Management LLC, Gladius Capital Management LP, Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc., and Wolverine Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for McDonald's?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 1.35% of McDonald's' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is McDonald's' short interest increasing or decreasing?

McDonald's saw a increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,670,000 shares, an increase of 2.4% from the previous total of 9,440,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

What is McDonald's' float size?

McDonald's currently has issued a total of 716,620,000 shares. Some of McDonald's' outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. McDonald's currently has a public float of 716,400,000 shares.

How does McDonald's' short interest compare to its competitors?

1.35% of McDonald's' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to McDonald's: Starbucks Co. (2.50%), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (1.78%), Yum! Brands, Inc. (2.19%), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (4.45%), Domino's Pizza, Inc. (6.67%), Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (2.65%), Brinker International, Inc. (11.82%), The Wendy's Company (5.20%), The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (14.03%), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (14.16%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: AppLovin Co. ($4.18 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.91 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($3.16 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.75 billion), International Paper ($2.57 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.06 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.06 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($2.00 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.63 billion), and Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($1.57 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short McDonald's stock?

Short selling MCD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from McDonald's as its price is falling. MCD shares are trading down $1.49 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against McDonald's?

A short squeeze for McDonald's occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of MCD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is McDonald's' short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including MCD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is January, 15 2025.



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