MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Data as of · Consumer Discretionary sector.

Forecast: StoQuant's ML model estimates a 22% probability that MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) outperforms the S&P 500 over the next 90 trading days — a bearish signal. Wall Street's consensus 12-month price target is $313.88 from 4 analyst targets.

ML Forecast (90-day)

22% bearish

Probability of beating the S&P 500 over the next 90 trading days

Q-Score

51/100

Grade C — "Hold" composite of 140+ signals

Analyst Target

$313.88

4 targets · $313.50–$315.00

Next Earnings

2026-11-04

in 52 days — expect volatility

Why the model says this

The ML model scores MCD on 63 live features, trained on 5,328 labeled outcomes and walk-forward validated. Biggest drivers of today's bearish call:

Pushing the forecast up

  • Rsi14 +0.002

Pushing it down

  • News Sentiment -0.239
  • Market Momentum Rank -0.106
  • Sma200 Distance -0.101
  • Momentum63d X Sma200 Distance -0.052
  • Fmp Price Target Upside -0.050

What Wall Street is saying about MCD

Across 4 price targets published in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-18), the consensus for MCDONALDS CORP is $313.88 — spanning $313.50 on the low end to $315.00 on the high end.

Next-period consensus: EPS n/a (as of 2030-12-31).

Track record — don't trust a forecast without one

StoQuant publishes its full walk-forward accuracy, updated daily. Current hit rates across all scored signals:

SignalWindowHit rateAvg returnObservations
Fundamental Undervalue7d51.1%+0.50%9,340
Vc Intelligence7d50.0%+0.72%18
Volume Spike7d49.1%+0.23%6,275
Sector Momentum7d48.5%+0.02%16,414

See the full live track record → · How the model works

⚠ MCDONALDS CORP reports earnings on 2026-11-04 — expect elevated volatility and a forecast refresh right after the report.

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MCD forecast FAQ

What is the MCD stock forecast?

StoQuant's ML model estimates a 22% probability that MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) outperforms the S&P 500 over the next 90 trading days — a bearish signal. Wall Street's consensus 12-month price target is $313.88 from 4 analyst targets.

Is MCD stock a buy or sell right now?

StoQuant's Q-Score rates MCD 51/100 (grade C, "Hold") and the 90-day ML signal is bearish at 22% probability. StoQuant publishes its full walk-forward track record at /proof — always check a forecaster's accuracy before acting.

What is the analyst price target for MCD?

The consensus analyst price target for MCDONALDS CORP is $313.88, with a range of $313.50 to $315.00 across 4 recent analyst targets.

How accurate are StoQuant's stock forecasts?

Across StoQuant's walk-forward validated signal history, the fundamental undervalue signal hit its 7-day target in 51.1% of 9,340 observations (avg return +0.50%). Full methodology and live accuracy at /proof.

When does MCD report earnings?

MCDONALDS CORP is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-11-04. Expect elevated forecast volatility around the report.

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