MCDStock and Options Trade Setup — McDonald's Corporation
NYSE · Consumer Discretionary (Quick-Service Restaurants) · Very high-liquidity options · Mega cap · ~$220B
McDonald's is the highest-quality QSR globally — a near-pure franchise economic model where 95% of restaurants are franchisee-owned, producing high-margin, recurring royalty and rent revenue with limited operational risk. The U.S. comparable sales softness through 2024-2025 (driven by lower-income consumer trade-down) is bottoming as McDonald's reintroduces aggressive value menus, deploys $5 Meal Deal nationally, and accelerates digital + loyalty program growth (160M+ loyalty members). International market comp performance has remained robust, particularly in IDL (International Developmental Licensed) markets. Margins are structurally industry-leading. Real estate ownership of franchised locations provides additional asset value not always reflected in EPS-based valuations. Dividend is rock-solid with 47+ consecutive annual increases (Dividend Aristocrat). Beta is among the lowest in consumer discretionary. Risk profile is low. Options liquidity is excellent; medium-duration directional setups around comp-sales recovery catalysts have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move MCD against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.U.S. low-income consumer trade-down extending if minimum wage / inflation pressures persist
- 2.GLP-1 weight-loss drug adoption reducing per-capita QSR meal frequency
- 3.Franchisee profitability pressure raising royalty / rent renegotiation risk
MCD Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCD a good options trade today?+
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 68/100, ranking it top 23% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is MCD's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MCD's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 66%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MCD trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for MCD?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the MCD setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MCD's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If MCD drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for MCD?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MCD: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is MCD outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MCD currently scores 68.
How does MCD compare to other Consumer Discretionary (Quick-Service Restaurants) setups?+
MCD's sector rank and percentile against other Consumer Discretionary (Quick-Service Restaurants) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Consumer Discretionary (Quick-Service Restaurants) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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