On July 10, 2025, McDonald's (MCD, Financial) received an upgrade in its stock rating from Goldman Sachs. The investment firm, led by analyst Christine Cho, has elevated its rating for McDonald's from "Neutral" to "Buy."
While the rating upgrade highlights an increased confidence in the company's performance, the price target for McDonald's (MCD, Financial) remains unchanged at USD 345.00. The projection reflects Goldman Sachs' expectation of the stock's future performance, consistent with its previous assessment.
This change in rating could attract potential investors seeking opportunities aligned with analyst recommendations. The steadfast price target suggests that Goldman Sachs anticipates stable growth for McDonald's within the foreseeable future.
Investors interested in McDonald's (MCD, Financial) may closely monitor market trends and analyst insights to make informed decisions regarding their portfolios, particularly in light of this latest rating adjustment by a leading financial institution.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 29 analysts, the average target price for McDonald's Corp (MCD, Financial) is $333.52 with a high estimate of $365.00 and a low estimate of $260.00. The average target implies an upside of 13.82% from the current price of $293.02. More detailed estimate data can be found on the McDonald's Corp (MCD) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 38 brokerage firms, McDonald's Corp's (MCD, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.4, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for McDonald's Corp (MCD, Financial) in one year is $317.43, suggesting a upside of 8.33% from the current price of $293.02. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the McDonald's Corp (MCD) Summary page.
