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McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorWilliams' Percentage Range is overboughtWeekly  MACD line has moved above its signal lineTrend resistance at 320.60Trend support at 313.97
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARTrend resistance at 314.43
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It was a fifth consecutive positive week for the McDonald's Corp. (MCD). During the week, the MCD gained 5.14 points, or 1.66%, and closed at 314.07 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was -10% below average.

MCD is a member of Consumer Discretionary Sector. Consumer Discretionary is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See MCD long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 12, 2003 at 12.12 and reached 326.30 on March 10, 2025. MCD gained -314.18 points, or -2592.24%, in 1147 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (320.60). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See MCD medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 9, 2024 at 243.53 and reached 326.30 on March 10, 2025. MCD gained -82.77 points, or -33.99%, in 34 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (313.97) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MCD weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See MCD short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on June 26, 2025 at 283.47 and reached 316.80 on August 22, 2025. MCD gained -33.33 points, or -11.76%, in 57 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (314.43). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See MCD daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since June 30, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 64.56
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 9.90
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 81.57
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 78.72
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.62
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 46.42
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 18.70
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 67.42
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 66.40
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.99
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 336.58
Yearly Trendline Resistance 320.60
Upper Bollinger Band 315.62
Weekly Trendline Resistance 314.43
Price 314.07
Quarterly Trendline Support 313.97
Daily Stochastic Crossing 313.87
Monthly Trendline Resistance 311.39
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 308.95
Parabolic System 307.62
20 Day Moving Average 306.07
Weekly Trendline Support 303.51
50 Day Moving Average 299.49
Lower Bollinger Band 297.55
Monthly Trendline Support 278.29
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Consumer Discretionary 10
Industry Restaurants 39
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 294.41
Low Date 07/24/2025
High 316.80
High Date 08/22/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 314.43
Support 303.51
Low 283.47
Low Date 06/26/2025
High 316.80
High Date 08/22/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 311.39
Support 278.29
High 326.30
High Date 03/10/2025
Low 283.47
Low Date 06/26/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Test Support
Resistance 336.58
Support 313.97
Low 243.53
Low Date 07/09/2024
High 326.30
High Date 03/10/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 320.60
Support 158.87
Low 12.12
Low Date 03/12/2003
High 326.30
High Date 03/10/2025
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