MCD · McDonald's Corporation
Is MCD setting up for a breakout, what are traders on X and the news saying, are its insiders buying, and how is the business doing? Everything Raspberry Trades measures on McDonald's Corporation, in one place.
Today's breakout radarIs MCD setting up for a breakout?
Breakout Radar API →MCD reports earnings on Nov 4, 2026 — a breakout right before a report can reverse on the numbers.
Not today. MCD is not on today's radar: no tight base just under a resistance that has been tested again and again.
See the stocks that are setting up today →What are traders on X saying about MCD?
Stock Sentiment API →Bulls: $MCD up 5.5% as a defensive holding, with 13 consecutive days above its 5-day MA; one trader cites gross margins around 57%, free cash flow of $7.2B in 2025, a declining share count and a leveraged but cash-generative balance sheet, and notes the dividend was raised for the 50th year in a row. Options traders booked gains on the $260 30 OCT 26 calls, from $0.33 to $0.66 (+100%), $0.42 (+27%) and $0.58 (+76%). The stock is down 32% from its highs — the largest drawdown since the 43% COVID drop — which bulls call a rare buying opportunity, with one holder since 2019 waiting to add and another saying the dip is 'just too attractive.'
Bears: One chartist warns MCD shows the same setup as FICO pre-crash: a yellow MA100 retest with two outcomes, either a crash from here or a move to the red MA50 at $286. Another flags a bearish divergence as rates set up for another leg higher ('don't overstay your welcome'), sees resistance at $270 with support at the 200MAs and says 'I don't like the look of this chart,' while a third cautions the rally 'could just be wave B.' A recurring 'October advice' post lists $MCD under 'Don't buy.'
Reading from Oct 28, 2026; each post classified by AI, weighted by engagement.
What is the news saying about MCD?
News Sentiment API →No recent news reading for MCD. The News Sentiment API reads today's headlines on any US stock.
Are MCD insiders buying or selling?
Insider Trading API →Open-market trades only, from SEC Form 4 filings — option exercises, tax withholding and grants are left out.
- Sold · Erlinger Joseph M.$1.5M · Jun 10, 2026
- Sold · Ralls-Morrison Desiree$769K · May 28, 2026
- Sold · Erlinger Joseph M.$93K · May 26, 2026
- Sold · Erlinger Joseph M.$101K · Apr 23, 2026
- Sold · Erlinger Joseph M.$806K · Apr 10, 2026
How is McDonald's Corporation's business doing?
Financial Statements API →| Quarter ended | Revenue | vs year before | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $7.1B | +4% | $2.4B | $3.32 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $6.5B | +9% | $2.0B | $2.78 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $7.1B | +3% | $2.3B | $3.18 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $6.8B | +5% | $2.3B | $3.14 |
From the company's SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K).
What does McDonald's Corporation expect?
Company Guidance API →- 2027 · sales from unit expansion contribution to systemwide sales growth · 8-K filed Sep 23, 2026
“Nearly 2.5% contribution to Systemwide sales growth in 2027, moderating to about 2% by 2030”
- 2030 · sales from unit expansion contribution to systemwide sales growth · 8-K filed Sep 23, 2026
“Nearly 2.5% contribution to Systemwide sales growth in 2027, moderating to about 2% by 2030”
- 2030 · operating margin % · 8-K filed Sep 23, 2026
“Low-to-mid 50% range by 2030”
- 2030 · g&a % of systemwide sales · 8-K filed Sep 23, 2026
“About 1.9% by 2030”
Quoted from the outlook the company filed with the SEC.
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