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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$313.16 -0.69 (-0.22%)
Closing price 06/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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
0
Hold
12
Buy
16

Based on 28 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 28 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for MCD.

Consensus Price Target

$325.91
4.07% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McDonald's, the average price target is $325.91. The highest price target for MCD is $364.00, while the lowest price target for MCD is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.07% from the current price of $313.16.
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MCD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/3/24 to 6/3/25
1 Month Ago
5/4/24 to 5/4/25
3 Months Ago
3/5/24 to 3/5/25
1 Year Ago
6/4/23 to 6/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$325.91$325.70$323.61$316.15
Forecasted Upside4.07% Upside4.46% Upside5.21% Upside21.71% 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
2.57
2.54
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.07% Upside58.60% Upside15.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/24/2025Erste Group Bank
3 of 5 stars
S. Lingnau
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/6/2025Northcoast Research
5 of 5 stars
J. Sanderson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
5/5/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
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%
3/17/2025Morgan Stanley
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John Glass
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$340.00 ➝ $335.00+10.79%
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%
2/10/2025TD Securities
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Agnes Lim
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $300.00+1.90%
1/3/2025Loop Capital
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$342.00 ➝ $342.00+16.48%
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%
10/8/2024Argus
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J. Staszak
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
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 Sunday, June 1, 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 $313.68, which is near its 52-week high of $326.32, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • McDonald's Co. has a solid dividend yield of 2.26%, providing a reliable income stream for investors, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.67, meeting analyst expectations, which reflects its stable financial performance in a competitive market.
  • Analysts have a positive outlook, with many rating the stock as a "buy" and setting target prices above the current market price, suggesting potential for growth.
  • McDonald's Co. maintains a strong market capitalization of approximately $224.29 billion, indicating its significant presence and stability in the fast-food industry.

McDonald's
Bear Case

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

  • The company experienced a revenue decline of 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • McDonald's Co. has a negative return on equity of 181.63%, indicating that the company is not generating profit effectively from its equity, which could deter potential investors.
  • Recent insider selling, with an executive selling shares at an average price of $318.50, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter fell short of analyst estimates, which could indicate challenges in meeting future growth expectations.
  • With a payout ratio of 62.49%, a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which may limit funds available for reinvestment in growth initiatives.

MCD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McDonald's is $325.91, with a high forecast of $364.00 and a low forecast of $265.00.

28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McDonald's in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCD shares.

According to analysts, McDonald's's stock has a predicted upside of 4.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, McDonald's's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like McDonald's more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for McDonald's is 2.57 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how MCD compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MCD) was last updated on 6/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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