LATEST PRICE
$279.38
H 280.10 · L 275.15
Vol 592K · May 18
COMPOSITE SCORE
52.3
out of 100
RECOMMENDATION
WATCH
CONFIDENCE
71%
MODULES RUN
8/8
May 18, 14:16 UTC
Top Signals
- • CEO assessment: Strong track record with solid financial performance and strategic initiatives.
- • Insider ownership: Moderate
- • CEO has been with the company since 2019, demonstrating stable leadership.
- • Consistent capital allocation towards digital transformation and menu innovation.
- • Insider ownership is moderate, indicating some alignment with shareholder interests.
Price History
showing 7 of 30 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $275.82 | 280.10 | 275.15 | $279.38 | +2.99 (+1.1%) | 592K |
| May 15, 2026 | $276.00 | 277.50 | 275.02 | $276.39 | +1.42 (+0.5%) | 3.8M |
| May 14, 2026 | $277.80 | 277.80 | 274.30 | $274.97 | -0.73 (-0.3%) | 3.4M |
| May 13, 2026 | $274.50 | 277.50 | 273.24 | $275.70 | +0.86 (+0.3%) | 3.5M |
| May 12, 2026 | $278.20 | 279.25 | 274.77 | $274.84 | +0.24 (+0.1%) | 4.4M |
| May 11, 2026 | $275.83 | 276.74 | 271.98 | $274.60 | -1.15 (-0.4%) | 5.8M |
| May 08, 2026 | $285.00 | 286.50 | 274.83 | $275.75 | -7.95 (-2.8%) | 6.0M |
Module Breakdown — May 18, 14:16 UTC
| Module | Score | Confidence | Signals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership |
85.0 |
65% | • CEO assessment: Strong track record with solid financial performance and strategic initiatives. • Insider ownership: Moderate • CEO has been with the company since 2019, demonstrating stable leadership. • Consistent capital allocation towards digital transformation and menu innovation. • Insider ownership is moderate, indicating some alignment with shareholder interests. • No major governance scandals reported in recent years. |
| Moat |
85.0 |
65% | • Switching costs: High | Network effects: Strong • Brand strength: High | Market position: Dominant • Strong global brand recognition • Extensive franchise network • High customer loyalty • Consistent innovation in menu offerings |
| Sentiment |
80.0 |
15% | • Analysed 7 articles over 7 days (2 sentiment-scored) • Average sentiment: +0.75 — Positive: 2, Neutral: 0, Negative: 0 • Most bullish: "Is McDonald's an Undervalued Dividend Stock to Buy?" (score +0.80) |
| Institutional |
50.0 |
40% | • No insider transactions found in last 90 days (SEC EDGAR Form 4) |
| Valuation |
50.0 |
78% | • P/E ratio unavailable (negative earnings) |
| Macro |
50.0 |
15% | • Sector performance data unavailable |
| FinancialHealth |
50.0 |
85% | • Profitable: Net income $1983M • Revenue declining QoQ: -7.9% • Positive free cash flow: $1730M • Very high leverage: Debt/EBITDA 13.6x |
| Momentum |
43.0 |
95% | • Death cross: MA50 (301.99) < MA200 (308.39) • RSI approaching oversold: 30.4 • MACD bullish crossover: -7.4751 > signal -7.9336 • Weak 20-day momentum: -7.4% |
Score History
showing 7 of 28 runs
| Date (UTC) | Score | Recommendation | Confidence | Modules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 14:16 | 52.3 | WATCH | 71% | 8 |
| May 17, 09:13 | 49.4 | IGNORE | 71% | 8 |
| May 16, 12:24 | 49.4 | IGNORE | 71% | 8 |
| May 15, 11:15 | 49.2 | IGNORE | 72% | 8 |
| May 14, 10:09 | 49.2 | IGNORE | 72% | 8 |
| May 13, 09:14 | 49.2 | IGNORE | 72% | 8 |
| May 12, 09:43 | 49.2 | IGNORE | 72% | 8 |