MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MCD - US5801351017 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, MCD scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although MCD is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
MCD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 314.50, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 306.37 to 316.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 291.67 to 300.29. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 280.94 to 280.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 318.27 to 321.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for MCD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MCD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 61.41 | NEUTRAL | MCD is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MCD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MCD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MCD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.75 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MCD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.72 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests MCD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 84.85 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests MCD may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.65 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for MCD suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.9 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for MCD suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321.31 | 306.00 | 15.31 (4.76%) | 20.99% |
| An entry @321.31. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @306.00. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 15.31 points, which is 4.76%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 20.99% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NYSE:MCD (12/22/2025, 1:27:00 PM)
317.145
+1.31 (+0.41%)
MCDONALD'S CORP / MCD FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for MCDONALD'S CORP?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to MCD.
What is the current trend direction of MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) stock?
The current trend direction for MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) stock?
MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) has an RSI value of 56.7489. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) stock?
The short term momentum for MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) is positive.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for MCDONALD'S CORP?
MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD) has a support level at 314.5 and a resistance level at 316.56. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MCD support and resistance levels.