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Market sentiment signals for McDonald's (MCD): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
30 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$326
+27.8%
Highest Price Target
$390
+53.2%
Lowest Price Target
$260
+2.1%
Short Interest
1.7%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | TD Cowen | Andrew M. Charles— | +10.8% | $300 → $282 | Maintained | Hold |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Argus Research | John Staszak— | +21.8% | $320 → $310 | Maintained | Buy |