McDonald's stock ends the day at USD 248.24 at the close
Published on 09/22/2026 at 23:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
McDonald's stock closed at USD 248.24 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, down 0.81 percent from the prior close of USD 250.27. The shares finished above the session low of USD 246.52 and below the intraday level of USD 247.85 reported before the regular session ended.
September 22, 2026 in numbers
McDonald's Corporation (ISIN US5801351017, NYSE: MCD) traded as low as USD 246.52 during the session, marking a new 52-week low, while 6,193,282 shares changed hands. MarketBeat reported that slowing sales, traffic concerns and questions about value perception were factors discussed around the decline.
The S&P 500 closed at 7,764.70 on September 22, 2026, up 1.49 percent, leaving McDonald's 2.30 percentage points behind the broad U.S. market. The stock was also 18 percent lower over the preceding 12 months, according to CNBC.
Investor day on September 23, 2026
McDonald's is scheduled to hold an investor day in Chicago on September 23, 2026, according to RetailWire. The event is expected to address growth plans and the company's recent sales weakness, while analysts are also focused on franchisee support and future unit expansion.
