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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$288.64 +1.18 (+0.41%)
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McDonald's - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
1
Hold
15
Buy
13

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 "Hold." Out of the 29 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for MCD.

Consensus Price Target

$321.79
11.49% Upside
According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McDonald's, the average price target is $321.79. The highest price target for MCD is $364.00, while the lowest price target for MCD is $260.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.49% from the current price of $288.64.
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MCD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/23/24 to 6/23/25
1 Month Ago
5/24/24 to 5/24/25
3 Months Ago
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
1 Year Ago
6/24/23 to 6/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$321.79$325.91$323.39$315.14
Forecasted Upside11.49% Upside3.58% Upside5.34% Upside21.49% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
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
2.41
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.22% Upside51.66% Upside14.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/13/2025Argus
3 of 5 stars
John Staszak
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/10/2025Redburn Atlantic
5 of 5 stars
Chris Luyckx
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Sell$319.00 ➝ $260.00-14.71%
6/9/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
John Glass
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$329.00 ➝ $324.00+5.39%
6/6/2025Loop Capital
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Alton Stump
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$346.00 ➝ $315.00+2.02%
6/5/2025TD Securities
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Agnes Lim
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$305.00-2.15%
5/24/2025Erste Group Bank
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S. Lingnau
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/6/2025Northcoast Research
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J. Sanderson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
5/5/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Andrew Strelzik
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00 ➝ $345.00+10.65%
5/2/2025Truist Financial
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Jake Bartlett
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Set Target$350.00+10.85%
5/2/2025Citigroup
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J. Tower
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$353.00 ➝ $364.00+16.75%
5/2/2025Barclays
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Jeffrey Bernstein
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$347.00 ➝ $355.00+13.86%
5/2/2025Piper Sandler
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Brian Mullan
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$292.00 ➝ $314.00+0.80%
5/2/2025Robert W. Baird
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David Tarantino
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$300.00 ➝ $315.00+0.42%
4/22/2025BTIG Research
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
3/27/2025KeyCorp
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Eric Gonzalez
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $340.00+8.49%
2/11/2025Bank of America
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Sara Senatore
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$312.00 ➝ $316.00+2.19%
2/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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John Ivankoe
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $300.00-2.67%
2/11/2025Wedbush
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Nick Setyan
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$320.00 ➝ $330.00+7.07%
10/29/2024TD Cowen
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A. Charles
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $300.00+1.05%
10/23/2024Baird R W
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D. Tarantino
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/23/2024Guggenheim
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G. Francfort
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $285.00-9.42%
10/21/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $350.00+10.73%
10/15/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$320.00 ➝ $340.00+9.73%
10/9/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $345.00+13.55%
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%
9/9/2024Jefferies 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%
7/30/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $290.00+9.63%
7/22/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$285.00 ➝ $265.00+3.00%
2/6/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$340.00 ➝ $335.00+18.26%
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%
10/31/2023DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$300.00+15.32%

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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 Thursday, June 19, 2025. 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $315, which reflects a stable valuation in the fast-food sector.
  • McDonald's Co. has a strong net margin of approximately 31.75%, indicating efficient management and profitability.
  • The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $7.08, which offers a yield of 2.45% for income-focused investors.
  • Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of 12.25 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential growth in profitability.
  • Several analysts have given McDonald's Co. a "hold" rating, with a consensus price target of around $321.79, indicating a generally positive outlook among market experts.

McDonald's
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported a negative return on equity of 195.27%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate returns for shareholders.
  • Revenue for the latest quarter was down about 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining sales growth.
  • One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting some skepticism about its future performance.
  • Insider trading activity showed a decrease in ownership by an insider, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Recent analyst reports have included downgrades, with some firms lowering their price targets, reflecting a cautious sentiment in the market.

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 $321.79, with a high forecast of $364.00 and a low forecast of $260.00.

29 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McDonald's in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 15 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MCD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MCD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, McDonald's's stock has a predicted upside of 11.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, McDonald's's stock had 4 downgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NYSE:MCD) was last updated on 6/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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