$MCD
McDonald's Corporation
XNYS•Consumer Discretionary•Retail-Eating Places
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Key Stats
- Price
- $269.86
- Change today
- +0.90%
- Previous close
- $267.45
- 52-week range
- $260.96 – $341.75
- Market cap
- $188.93B
- Dividend yield
- 2.78% ($7.44)
- Ex-dividend
- Sep 1
- Institutional own.
- 85.26%
- Total held
- 85.5%
- Tradeable float
- 102.5M 14% of shares · after <1% insiders + 85% institutions
- Short interest
- 12.3M ▲ +7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Short % of float
- 12.0%
- Days to cover
- 2.8d
- Avg daily volume
- 3.6M
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Retail-Eating Places
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.2x
- 15m
- 0.5x
- 1h
- 1.4x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $MCD up today?
Here is the latest on MCD from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MCD today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystMCDONALDS CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing3Skye anderson - form 3 (8.4.26)Aug 14, 2026 · 5 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
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MCD stock FAQ
Why is $MCD up today?
Here is the latest on MCD from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MCD today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the MCD stock price today?
MCD last traded at $269.86, up 0.90% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does MCD pay a dividend?
Yes. MCD currently has a dividend yield of about 2.78% ($7.44 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 1. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live MCD alerts?
The MCD Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MCD 60 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is MCD on?
MCD (McDonald's Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $188.93B in the RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector.
Is MCD good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MCD for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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