McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Leaning bearish (1 bullish, 3 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-10-08, the close was $236.86: 7.3% below the 50-day average and 16.8% below the 200-day average, which is falling. RSI (14) is 39, in its neutral range. MACD is bullish after a cross in the last 10 days. The stock sits 7% of the way up its 52-week range of $229.20 to $335.19, on 1.8x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $255.43 | Price 7.3% below |
| 200-day average | $284.80 | Price 16.8% below, average falling |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 below 200 | Death-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 39 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | -6.92 vs -7.20 | Bullish cross in the last 10 days |
| 52-week range | $229.20 to $335.19 | 7% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 1.8x | Heavy |
What followed this setup for MCD
- When it closed below its 200-day average (1,762 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 72% of the time, median +4.9%.
- When it closed below its 50-day average (2,534 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 67% of the time, median +3.7%.
- When it had MACD above its signal line (3,500 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 65% of the time, median +3.4%.
- All days since 1999 (6,712 days): higher 63 trading days later 64% of the time, median +3.3%.
Base rates use MCD's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about MCD's chart
What is MCD's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-08, MCD's 14-day RSI is 39, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is MCD above its 200-day moving average?
No. MCD closed at $236.86 on 2026-10-08, 16.8% below its 200-day average of $284.80, which is falling. When it closed below its 200-day average (1,762 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 72% of the time, median +4.9%.
Is MCD above its 50-day moving average?
No. MCD closed at $236.86 on 2026-10-08, 7.3% below its 50-day average of $255.43. When it closed below its 50-day average (2,534 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 67% of the time, median +3.7%.
Has MCD had a MACD crossover?
Yes, a bullish cross within the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-08 the MACD line is -6.92 against a signal line of -7.20, so MACD is bullish.
Is MCD near its 52-week high?
No. At $236.86 it sits 7% of the way up its 52-week range of $229.20 to $335.19, 29.3% below the high.
What is MCD's technical rating today?
Leaning bearish: 1 of 5 indicators are bullish and 3 bearish as of 2026-10-08 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Hold, from the chart signal model.
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