McDonald's Stock - consensus update keeps target in view
Published on 06/18/2026 at 13:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Edited by ad hoc news Thursday Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/18/2026, 11:09 UTC. Details in the imprint.
McDonald's (US5801351017) opens Thursday with analyst updates and a recent close near $283.82. MarketBeat cites a consensus target of $336.26, after KeyCorp cut its target to $330, according to a June 18 filing summary.
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What the analysts show
MarketBeat says McDonald's has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a consensus target of $336.26. The same page notes KeyCorp lowered its target from $345 to $330 and kept an overweight rating.
That leaves the latest target still above the recent quote. The gap matters because it gives retail investors a clear read on how analysts frame the stock.
Thursday's market backdrop
Thursday's focus is the chart. Zacks said McDonald's ended the latest session at $283.82, down 1.43% on the day.
Robinhood's quote page showed the stock around $283.99 and put the market cap near $201.68 billion. That keeps the name in the large-cap bracket, even after the softer session.
What McDonald's sells
McDonald's makes most of its money from hamburgers, fries, beverages, breakfast items, and franchise fees tied to its global restaurant system. The company also relies on a broad value menu strategy that shapes traffic and pricing.
The brand's core product remains the same across markets. The execution changes by country, but the model stays centered on scale, menu standardization, and franchised operations.
Where the shares trade today
The shares of McDonald's (US5801351017) trade on Nasdaq at $283.99 as of 06/18/2026, 11:09 UTC.
McDonald's at a glance
- Company: McDonald's Corporation
- ISIN: US5801351017
- Ticker: MCD
- Venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of 06/18/2026, 11:09 UTC): $283.99
- Market cap: $201.68 billion (as of 06/17/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants
- Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500
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