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McDonald's (MCD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MCD Stock Forecast

McDonald's (MCD) stock forecast, based on 58 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $319.33, with a high of $342.00 and a low of $285.00. This represents a 3.31% increase from the last price of $309.10.

$250 $269 $288 $307 $326 $345 High: $342 Avg: $319.33 Low: $285 Last Closed Price: $309.1

MCD Stock Rating

McDonald's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 58 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 37 Buy (63.79%), 21 Hold (36.21%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 58 0 21 37 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MCD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMcDonald's3.31%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 27.48%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 21.88%
IdeaNFT Stocks Stocks List36.10%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1136
Avg Price Target$340.00$340.00$304.18
Last Closing Price$309.10$309.10$309.10
Upside/Downside10.00%10.00%-1.59%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2571714--38
Mar, 2571714--38
Feb, 2561713-137
Jan, 2561714-138
Dec, 2461614-137
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 27, 2025Eric GonzalezKeyBanc$340.00$312.698.73%10.00%
Oct 30, 2024Andrew StrelzikBMO Capital$335.00$291.5214.91%8.38%
Oct 29, 2024Jake BartlettTruist Financial$342.00$295.0015.93%10.64%
Oct 29, 2024David TarantinoRobert W. Baird$290.00$296.79-2.29%-6.18%
Oct 23, 2024Nick SetyanWedbush$295.00$297.62-0.88%-4.56%
Oct 23, 2024Christine ChoGoldman Sachs$325.00$314.693.28%5.14%
Oct 23, 2024Gregory FrancfortGuggenheim$285.00$314.69-9.43%-7.80%
Oct 23, 2024David PalmerEvercore ISI$340.00$314.698.04%10.00%
Oct 21, 2024Sara SenatoreBank of America Securities$322.00$316.561.72%4.17%
Oct 15, 2024Brian HarbourMorgan Stanley$340.00$313.348.51%10.00%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 03, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Mar 27, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 10, 2025CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Jan 03, 2025Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold
Oct 30, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 29, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 28, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 23, 2024WedbushOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024GuggenheimBuyNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $8 $11 $14 $17 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.35$10.11$8.39$11.63-----
Avg Forecast$6.14$9.40$9.97$11.80$11.77$12.45$13.46$14.59$15.95
High Forecast$6.34$9.70$10.25$11.84$11.93$12.84$13.80$15.61$16.50
Low Forecast$5.95$9.10$9.71$11.70$11.54$11.98$12.93$13.89$15.35
Surprise %3.42%7.55%-15.85%-1.44%-----

Revenue Forecast

$15B $19B $23B $27B $31B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$19.21B$23.22B$23.18B$25.49B$25.92B----
Avg Forecast$19.24B$23.23B$22.99B$25.53B$26.00B$26.75B$28.18B$29.62B$31.43B
High Forecast$19.71B$23.79B$23.48B$25.78B$26.16B$27.38B$28.27B$29.75B$32.26B
Low Forecast$18.77B$22.66B$22.52B$25.40B$25.75B$26.00B$28.09B$29.50B$30.52B
Surprise %-0.17%-0.02%0.86%-0.15%-0.29%----

Net Income Forecast

$4B $5B $7B $9B $11B $13B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.73B$7.55B$6.18B$8.47B$8.22B----
Avg Forecast$4.62B$7.00B$6.16B$8.47B$8.59B$8.91B$9.79B$10.80B$11.68B
High Forecast$5.55B$8.41B$7.39B$10.16B$8.74B$9.40B$10.11B$11.43B$12.08B
Low Forecast$3.70B$5.60B$4.93B$6.78B$8.45B$8.77B$9.47B$10.17B$11.24B
Surprise %2.30%7.71%0.25%0.00%-4.31%----

MCD Forecast FAQ

Is McDonald's stock a buy?

McDonald's stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 58 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 37 Buy, 21 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that McDonald's is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is McDonald's's price target?

McDonald's's price target, set by 58 Wall Street analysts, averages $319.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $285 at the low end to $342 at the high end, suggesting a potential 3.31% change from the previous closing price of $309.1.

How does McDonald's stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

McDonald's's stock forecast shows a 3.31% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (27.48%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (21.88%), trailing the NFT Stocks Stocks List (36.10%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for McDonald's over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 18.42% Strong Buy, 44.74% Buy, 36.84% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 18.42% Strong Buy, 44.74% Buy, 36.84% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 16.22% Strong Buy, 45.95% Buy, 35.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 2.70% Strong Sell.

What is McDonald's’s EPS forecast?

McDonald's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $12.45, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $13.46 in 2026, $14.59 in 2027, and $15.95 in 2028.

What is McDonald's’s revenue forecast?

McDonald's's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $26.75B, reflecting a 3.19% increase from the reported $25.92B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $28.18B, followed by $29.62B for 2027, and $31.43B for 2028.

What is McDonald's’s net income forecast?

McDonald's's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $8.91B, representing an 8.41% increase from the reported $8.22B in 2024. Projections indicate $9.79B in 2026, $10.8B in 2027, and $11.68B in 2028.