MCD

MCD

McDonald's Corp
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
$280.80 -0.60% As of May 20, 2:21 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$275/280
Expiration
Jun 26
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The current stock price of MCD at $279.41 is just below the $280 strike, positioning this bull call spread favorably for a potential upward movement. With no identified technical resistance or risk factors, this trade capitalizes on the likelihood of MCD reaching or exceeding the $280 level. The ATM spread structure maximizes our risk/reward profile, allowing us to gain from the expected rise with limited downside exposure. Maya's edge comes from disciplined trade management—knowing when to exit is just as important as when to enter. Subscribe to get real-time open and close alerts that take the guesswork out of trading.

Technical Analysis

MACD Confirms MCD Uptrend at $280.80

Bullish
May 20, 2026 at 2:21 AM $280.80 (-0.60%)

The stock of McDonald's Corp (MCD) dropped 0.60% to close at $280.80 on May 20.

Technical indicators paint a bullish picture:

Momentum RSI at 37.9 is in neutral territory but trending higher. MACD reads -7.20 against its -7.74 signal line (bullish).
Moving Averages Moving averages are converging near $279.85 (9-day) and $285.84 (21-day), signaling indecision.
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 12.2% indicates normal volatility.

Support sits at $268.01 with resistance at $302.74.

Trend Strengthening: MCD MACD Bullish at $280.80

Bullish
May 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM $280.80 (-0.60%)

Trend Strengthening: MCD MACD Bullish at $282.47

Bullish
May 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM $282.47 (+2.20%)

MCD Drops to Extreme Oversold at $276.39

Bullish
May 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM $276.39 (+0.52%)

MCD Approaches Technical Support as RSI Dips at $276.39

Bullish
May 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM $276.39 (+0.52%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 36
Trade Date May 18, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.