McDonald's (MCD) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
Alt-data signals are cooling for McDonald's
Is McDonald's a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This MCD stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on McDonald's every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 44/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $274.60 with a $196B market cap.
The soft spots over the past 90 days: headcount (according to LinkedIn) down 34.8% to 286K employees, web traffic down 6.5% to 26.2M monthly visits, and just 50% of employees report a positive business outlook. The rest of the signal set is holding steady, which keeps MCD at a hold rather than a sell.
MCD’s broader alt-data profile also covers job postings (19,000 open roles), Facebook followers (82.3M), Reddit mentions (12 a day), and app downloads (32K). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the MCD technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on MCD is just below.
McDonald's AI Stock Analysis
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the largest publicly traded fast-food restaurant chain in the world. Founded in 1940, it has grown into a global powerhouse with a footprint in over 100 countries. McDonald’s is renowned for its robust franchise model, which accounts for a lion’s share of its revenues generated from franchised and company-operated stores.
Analysis generated July 1, 2026.
Recent McDonald's Stock Alerts
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McDonald's | July 9 Ro Khanna (member of U.S. congress) is buying shares |
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McDonald's | July 4 Facebook engagement is up by 101% in the last 24h. |
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McDonald's | July 1 News Alert: McDonald's didn't lose lawsuit against chef Jamie Oliver over 'toxic' food claims |
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McDonald's | June 29 Sentiment is up by 9.3% in the last couple of days. |
McDonald's Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webpage Traffic | 26.2M | 6.5% | |
| App Downloads | 32K | 99.7% | |
| Job Posts | 19K | 4.1% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 286K | 34.8% | |
| Google Trends | 67 | 6.3% | |
| Wikipedia Views | 3K | 7.3% | |
| Employee Recommend | 60 | 0% | |
| Business Outlook | 50 | 0% | |
| Lobbying Cost | $293K | 0% | |
| Sentiment | 40 | 52.9% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 12 | 0% | |
| X Mentions | 22 | 2,100.0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 127 | 119.0% | |
| News Mentions | 16 | 33.3% | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 40K | 2.0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 4 | 0% | |
| X Followers | 4.5M | 0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 5.6M | 0% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 15K | 0.7% | |
| TikTok Followers | 5.9M | 9.3% | |
| Facebook Followers | 82.3M | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 152K | 338.9% | |
| Threads Followers | 831K | 1.6% |
About McDonald's (MCD)
McDonald's Corp operates a chain of restaurants with approximately 37,200 restaurants in 120 countries. It also receives franchise royalties, and licensing pacts. The company offers a uniform value-priced menu with special additions based on regions.
| Price | $274.60 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $196B |
| Year Range | $265 – $337 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 23.0 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Restaurants |
Latest McDonald's News
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McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Trades At A Premium On Cash Flow While Earnings Discount ValueJuly 10 - Biztoc.com |
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Get National French Fry Day deals from McDonald's, Wendy's and moreJuly 10 - Biztoc.com |
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Dead by Daylight, Control, and McDonald's Are Helping Advertise Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJuly 9 - IGN |
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Roxy Jacenko steps down from her last Australian business to 'enjoy life' as the PR Queen's husband Oliver Curtis becomes BILLIONAIRE: 'I started working at McDonald's at age 14'July 8 - Dailymail.com |
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McDonald's Shares Slip Further Today as Weak Traffic and Russell Index Exit Continue to Weigh on StockJuly 8 - Ibtimes.com.au |
McDonald's Earnings & Financial Performance
View all earnings →McDonald's Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Erlinger Joseph M. filed to sell 7,734 shares at $0.0. Jun 10 '26 |
| Ralls-Morrison Desiree filed to sell 6,268 shares at $0.0. May 28 '26 |
| Erlinger Joseph M. filed to sell 7,734 shares at $0.0. May 26 '26 |
| Erlinger Joseph M. filed to sell 8,067 shares at $0.0. Apr 23 '26 |
| Erlinger Joseph M. filed to sell 8,400 shares at $0.0. Apr 10 '26 |
McDonald's Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Ro Khanna |
Jul 8, 26 | Buy | $33K+ |
| Jared Moskowitz |
May 1, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Ro Khanna |
Apr 9, 26 | Buy | $33K+ |
| Julie Johnson |
Jan 16, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Julie Johnson |
Dec 12, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: McDonald's (MCD)
McDonald's has an AltIndex AI Score of 44/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
44/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of McDonald's (MCD) stock is $274.60 with a market cap of $196B.
As of today, McDonald's’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 23.0.
View the latest McDonald's insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the McDonald's congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The MCD stock price chart above shows McDonald's’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full McDonald's technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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