McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Current Price: $311.63
Date: August 27, 2025
McDonald's Corporation is currently in a short-term bullish trend, closing at $311.63 on August 27, 2025. Despite this, a slight pullback from recent highs indicates a potential slowdown in momentum. Recent candlestick patterns and technical indicators will provide insight into the possible future price movement.
Technical Indicator Summary Table
| Indicator | Current Value | Key Levels | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $311.63 | — | Trading near the middle of upper Bollinger Band range |
| 20-day SMA | $307.7 | Price > SMA indicates bullish | Short-term support is intact; upward momentum remains a key factor |
| 50-day SMA | $300.23 | Price > SMA indicates bullish | Strong support level; indicates a continuation of the underlying trend |
| 100-day SMA | $305.77 | Price > SMA indicates bullish | Long-term bullish trend confirmed by sustained price levels |
| RSI | 59.61 | Neutral: 30-70, Overbought > 70, Oversold < 30 | Approaching overbought but still offering room for upward movement |
| Bollinger Bands | $298.49 - $316.9 | Price near upper band suggests bullish | Close proximity to upper band indicates potential volatility increase |
| MACD | 0.35 (Histogram) | Positive Histogram = Bullish | Positive trend confirmation though momentum shows slight convergence |
| On Balance Volume | 53.92M | Confirm matches price action | Alignment with upward price movement; slight divergence warrants caution |
Moving Averages
The 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) is at $307.7 with the stock's current price being above it, suggesting a continuation of bullish sentiment in the short-term. The 50-day SMA at $300.23 and 100-day SMA at $305.77 reinforces the medium to long-term uptrend, providing substantial support. MCD's ability to stay above these key moving averages highlights persistent buying interest.
The Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) provide additional confirmation. The 12-day EMA ($310.49) remains above the 26-day EMA ($307.09), which aligns with a bullish outlook, but the slight narrowing difference indicates potential near-term consolidation.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The RSI currently resides at 59.61, which is comfortably within the neutral range but leaning towards the upper boundary. This suggests that while the stock is displaying strength, it has not yet reached overbought conditions, allowing for further potential upswings before significant selling pressure might emerge.
Bollinger Bands
With MCD trading near the upper Bollinger Band ($316.9), the price action indicates the presence of bullish momentum. The middle band at $307.7 acts as support. The top-band proximity may lead to an increase in volatility and often signals a need for cautious optimism, as price corrections can occur if unable to break past resistance decisively.
MACD
The MACD line is at 3.4, above the signal line at 3.05, which typically suggests bullish momentum. However, the histogram reading of 0.35 is relatively modest, indicating a slow convergence between the MACD and its signal line. This can imply possible weakening momentum, hinting at potential sideways movement if buying pressure does not intensify.
On Balance Volume (OBV)
The OBV stands at 53.92M, aligning well with the price's upward trend, indicating that volume is validating the current bullish sentiment. However, the slight decrease in OBV in the recent sessions could suggest diverging volume trends, a factor to be closely monitored, as persistent divergence can lead to trend reversals.
Candlestick Patterns
Recent trading sessions have been marked by small-bodied candlesticks with upper wicks, which suggest attempts to push higher are met with some selling pressure. Nonetheless, the lack of bearish reversal signals implies continued bullish control, although the narrowing spreads caution against complacency. A larger bullish engulfing candlestick in the near term would confirm renewed buying zeal.
Summary
MCD is maintaining a bullish stance as described by moving averages, MACD, and RSI, though slightly waning momentum and a slow convergence in MACD suggest caution for imminent pullbacks. The continued proximity of the price to the Bollinger band's upper boundary signals that a breakout is possible, but success heavily depends on sustained buying volume participation.
If MCD can break above $316, the bullish trend could aim for higher targets beyond $320. Alternatively, failing to maintain above $310 could lead to a retracement to the $305-$307 range. Traders should position stop-losses conservatively around the $305 level, seeking confirmation via breakouts or supportive candlestick patterns.