Forecast & Rating35 analysts currently cover McDonald's, with about 54.3% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $316.06, about 17.7% upside from the current price of $268.59. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. Historically, about 66.1% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means institutional views on McDonald's are split — bulls and bears coexist, so you'll need to weigh it against your own judgment. Data as of Aug 18, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Aug 17, 2026
Price forecast
$316.0618.38%
Forecast & RatingBuy
34analysts
Strong buy44.12%
Buy11.76%
Hold41.18%
Sell2.94%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
15
Buy
4
Hold
14
Sell
1
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateAug 16, 2026
Forecast met57.7%
Stock price$266.99
Avg. target$316.1
High target$407
Low target$250
Avg. target
$316.1
High target
$407
Low target
$250
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.