Multiple analysts cut McDonald’s price targets, signaling bearish sentiment
In late September, several major financial firms—including Morgan Stanley, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, and Melius Research—lowered their price targets for McDonald’s Corporation shares. Reductions ranged from $5 to $20 per share, with targets now between $230 and $310. No specific reasons were provided in the reports. The downgrades reflect a collective negative outlook from analysts on the fast-food giant’s near-term stock performance.
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Melius Research Cuts McDonald's Price Target to $230 from $250
On September 28, financial research firm Melius Research (formerly known as Melius) lowered its price target for McDonald's Corporation shares from $250 to $230. The revision was reported by Chinese financial media outlet Cailianshe (cls). The report does not specify the reasons for the downgrade or the timeframe for the new target. The adjustment reflects a negative outlook from the analyst on the fast-food giant's near-term stock performance.
Read sourceMorgan Stanley Lowers McDonald's Price Target to $297 From $308
On September 28, financial news outlet Cailianshe reported that Morgan Stanley has lowered its price target for McDonald's Corporation shares from $308 to $297. The adjustment represents a reduction of $11 per share from the previous target. The report does not specify the reasons behind the downgrade or provide any additional context regarding McDonald's business outlook or market conditions. This analyst action is a routine update from a major investment bank regarding one of the world's largest fast-food chains.
BMO Capital Markets Cuts McDonald's Price Target to $310 From $335
On September 24, financial news outlet Cailianshe reported that BMO Capital Markets (Bank of Montreal) has lowered its price target for McDonald's Corporation shares to $310 from the previous target of $335. The revision represents a reduction of $25 per share. The report does not specify the reasons for the downgrade or the rating maintained by the analyst. The new target price implies a lower valuation expectation for the fast-food giant compared to the prior forecast. This analyst action is a notable update for investors tracking McDonald's stock performance and analyst sentiment.
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BMO Lowers McDonald's Price Target to $310 From $335 in Analyst Forecast
In a brief analyst note, BMO Capital Markets (Bank of Montreal) has lowered its price target for McDonald's Corporation shares to $310 from the previous target of $335. The revision represents a reduction of $25 per share. The forecast was reported by financial news outlet Jin10. No specific reasons for the downgrade, such as earnings outlook, market conditions, or company performance, were provided in the source text. The new target price implies a bearish adjustment to the bank's valuation of the fast-food giant's stock. This type of analyst action is closely watched by investors as an indicator of institutional sentiment toward the company's future prospects.
Read sourceCitigroup Lowers McDonald's Price Target to $305 From $310
Citigroup has lowered its price target for McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) to $305 from the previous target of $310. The adjustment was announced in a note from the financial institution, reflecting a revised outlook on the fast-food giant's stock. The new target price represents a reduction of $5 per share. This forecast is attributed to Citigroup and does not include any specific reasoning or time horizon in the source text. The information was reported by Jin10 Data, a financial news source.