McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is currently trading at $307.14. Based on 33 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $345.00, implying a 12.3% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
MCD
McDonald's Corporation
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Avg Target
$345.00
Based on 33 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
+12.33%
Market Cap
$219.18B
Financial & Investment Metrics
Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | ERLINGER JOSEPH M | Officer | Sale at price 313.47 per share. | 333 |
| 3/18/2026 | BARONI DARIO | Officer | Sale at price 323.77 per share. | 600 |
| 3/10/2026 | ERLINGER JOSEPH M | Officer | Sale at price 328.34 per share. | 2,626 |
| 3/10/2026 | ERLINGER JOSEPH M | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 157.79 per share. | 2,626 |
| 2/23/2026 | BANNER JONATHAN | Officer | Sale at price 333.24 - 333.42 per share. | 6,200 |
| 2/23/2026 | ERLINGER JOSEPH M | Officer | Sale at price 330.43 per share. | 333 |
| 2/23/2026 | BANNER JONATHAN | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 266.20 per share. | 4,600 |
| 2/13/2026 | KEMPCZINSKI CHRISTOPHER J | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 331.35 - 333.54 per share. | 52,553 |
| 2/13/2026 | ERLINGER JOSEPH M | Officer | N/A | 5,980 |
| 2/13/2026 | BORDEN IAN FREDERICK | Chief Financial Officer | N/A | 6,379 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the current target price and upside for MCD?
A. The current target price for McDonald's Corporation is $345.00, which implies a 12.3% upside from the current price of $307.14. This is based on the consensus of 33 Wall Street analysts.
Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MCD?
A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 15 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
Q. Are insiders buying MCD stock recently?
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 20 insider buys and 15 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.