Rating Change
Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) on October 05, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Overweight Rating on McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) on October 05, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $233.04
- Market capitalization
- $221.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on McDonald's (MCD) on October 5, 2026, as the stock trades at $233.04 with a $221.3B market cap.
Market Context
McDonald's Corporation operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $233.04 with a market capitalization of $221.3B. The stock has declined 26.3% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for McDonald's Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 3 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Guggenheim | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Jefferies | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Melius Research | Sell | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for MCD?
A rating of Overweight from Wells Fargo reflects the analyst's outlook on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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