McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
NYSE • Consumer Cyclical
February 17, 2026 at 21:00 UTC
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McDonald's Corporation is a global foodservice company that develops, franchises, and operates quick-service restaurants across more than 100 countries. The business model emphasizes franchising, with independent operators managing the majority of its restaurants under standardized systems for quality, marketing, and supply chain. McDonald's invests in digital ordering, delivery, and sustainability initiatives to enhance customer convenience and brand relevance. Operating within the consumer discretionary sector, the company’s scale and consistency position it as a recognizable player in the global restaurant industry.
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McDonald's Corporation's Technical Indicators Summary
McDonald's (MCD) is exhibiting a neutral technical profile as of January 20, with momentum indicators like RSI and CCI signaling a hold, while short-term momentum shows mild strength. The price is hovering near key moving averages, with shorter-term averages mixed—some suggesting buying pressure and others leaning toward selling—while the 200-day averages maintain a modestly supportive stance. Trend strength remains weak, as indicated by a low ADX, reflecting limited directional conviction. Volatility is moderate and stable, with the average true range showing little change, and volume metrics suggest subdued buying interest. Overall, these factors combine to create a balanced outlook without clear directional bias. The technical takeaway: MCD currently lacks a definitive trend, maintaining a neutral stance.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
RSI (14) | 48.50 |
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 68.26 |
CCI (20) | -25.13 |
WPR (14) | -29.18 |
Momentum (10) | 4.17 |
MFI | 53.35 |
MACD Level (12, 26) | -0.58 |
Bollinger Bands | $299.16 - $318.38 |
ATR (14) | $4.45 (1.45%) |
ADX (14) | 11.85 |
OBV | 35,957,900 |
Simple Moving Averages | $306.24 - $308.77(5 indicators) |
Exponential Moving Averages | $306.11 - $308.14(5 indicators) |
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Despite a very small 0.021% gap up versus yesterday, MCD closed the day near 327.65, showing limited overall change. The session finished with a balanced stance in MCD options, put/call ratio at 0.88. MCD remains near recent levels amid limited sector-moving headlines following a leadership addition.
Price Change
from $327.58 close
+$0.07
Trading Volume
Below avg (4.0M)
2.5M
vs S&P 500 Today
Inline with Market
-0.08%
52-Week Position
Upper range
84.6%
Updated: February 17, 2026 at 21:05 UTC
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