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MCDMcDonald's Corporation
$309.44
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
MCD is a market laggard (RS 41/99, Top 59%) with weak fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 41 - market laggard
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$309.44
✓→
50 DMA
$307.68
✓→
100 DMA
$306.84
✓→
150 DMA
$304.22
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200 DMA
$306.29
Alignment Score: 3/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 41/99 is in Bottom 41% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
41 (Top 59%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
2%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-3.7% from entry ($321.29)→Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on MCD, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 41 (Top 59%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently 2%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
- Breakout Status: Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)(currently -3.7% from entry ($321.29))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $321.29(currently -3.7% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
41/99
Top 59% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
47
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
3.0M
-8% vs avg
From Entry
-3.7%
$321.29
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+2%
Growing
EPS 3Y CAGR
+4%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+3%
WEAK
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
N/A
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
45/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
StrugglingBreakout Date2025-03-07313 days ago
Entry Was$321.29Breakout price
Loss Since-4%From entry
Wait For$321.29Reclaim entry or new base
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 20 DMA$310.29+0.3%
- Pivot$321.79+4.0%
- 52W High$326.32+5.5%
Current$309.44
Support
- 50 DMA$307.68-0.6%
- 200 DMA$306.29-1.0%
- 52W Low$276.53-10.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCD stock a buy now?
MCD is a market laggard (RS 41/99, Top 59%) with weak fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for MCD?
MCD broke out at $321.29 10 month(s) ago but is now -4% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.
What is MCD's RS Rating?
MCD has an RS Rating of 41/99, meaning it's in the Top 59% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.