MCD

MCD

McDonald's Corp
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
$268.10 -1.63% As of Aug 25, 9:01 PM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$280/285
Expiration
Jun 26
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The current stock price of MCD at $281.71 is just above the lower strike of $280, providing a favorable entry point for a Bull Call Spread. With no identified technical risk factors and a solid potential for upward movement, this strategy targets significant returns on a modest investment. The ATM spread structure maximizes the risk/reward profile, allowing for controlled risk while capitalizing on price appreciation towards the higher strike of $285. 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

Momentum Fatigue: MCD Extended at $268.10

Bearish
Aug 25, 2026 at 9:01 PM • $268.10 (-1.63%)

McDonald's Corp (MCD) retreated 1.63%, ending the session at $268.10 on August 25.

From a technical standpoint, the outlook appears mixed:

Moving Averages The stock holds above both the 9-day ($264.38) and 21-day ($226.46) EMAs, confirming the uptrend.
Momentum RSI at 85.8 is elevated in overbought zone, which often precedes pullbacks. MACD reads 44.89 against its 48.28 signal line (bearish).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 141.3% indicates normal volatility.

While the trend remains bullish, elevated RSI warrants caution for new entries at current levels.

Key levels to watch: Support at $67.68, Resistance at $393.67.

MCD Rally Stretched Thin Near $272.54

Bearish
Aug 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM • $272.54 (+0.59%)

MCD Buyers Exhausted? RSI Warns at $270.95

Bearish
Aug 23, 2026 at 3:19 AM • $270.95 (+0.68%)

MCD RSI Hits Extreme Overbought at $270.95

Bearish
Aug 22, 2026 at 1:01 AM • $270.95 (+0.68%)

MCD Rally Stretched Thin Near $270.95

Bearish
Aug 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM • $270.95 (+0.68%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp -60
Trade Date May 27, 2026

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