McDonald's shares have fallen to a two-year low near $248.48, significantly underperforming the broader market which is up over 11% this year. The decline follows a weak Q2 performance in the U.S., with slow sales growth and execution issues blamed on inconsistent value menu rollout and underperforming promotions. Despite this, analyst Jake Bartlett from Truist sees a strong recovery potential, setting a $356 price target implying about 43% upside, supported by digital growth, international recovery, and franchisee leverage. Investors may need patience as improvements are expected through 2027, with an upcoming Investor Day as a potential catalyst.
McDonald's shares trade at USD 250.15 on Pluang as of Sep 18, 2026 21:39 WIB, near their 52-week low of USD 248.48. The stock shows a modest 0.67% gain in the last day, with a market cap of $175.83 billion. Most Pluang investors are buyers, with 96% of order activity favoring purchases.
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