Last updated 15 Jul 2026, 19:51 UTC · updated through the trading day
McDonald's Fear and Greed Index Today
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index today is 21/100, showing Fear. CFGI measures current McDonald's market sentiment using live market data and proprietary behavioural models.
Live McDonald's Fear and Greed Index
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index today is 21/100 (Fear), down from 33/100 (Fear) yesterday and down 51 points from last week's reading of 72 (Greed).
Live McDonald's Fear and Greed Score
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Daily view for the wider market trend.
Broad daily McDonald's market sentiment, not short-term moves.
Live McDonald's Price and Sentiment Chart
McDonald's price colored by CFGI fear and greed sentiment over the selected daily range.
This daily chart compares McDonald's price movement with live fear, greed, neutral and extreme sentiment readings for the wider market trend.
During the last 882 days, McDonald's sentiment ranged from 13 (Extreme Fear) to 81 (Extreme Greed), with the current reading sitting at 21.
What Is the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index Today?
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index today shows whether the current McDonald's market is being driven by fear, neutrality or greed. It gives a live sentiment reading so traders can understand whether conditions are cautious, balanced or risk-on.
Current McDonald's Fear and Greed Index Value
The current McDonald's Fear and Greed Index value is measured from 0 to 100. Lower scores suggest fear, uncertainty or weak confidence in the McDonald's market, while higher scores suggest greed, confidence or stronger risk appetite.
- Daily McDonald's Fear and Greed Index: 21/100, showing Fear for the wider market trend.
- 4-hour McDonald's Fear and Greed Index: 23/100, showing Fear for the medium-term market trend.
- 1-hour McDonald's Fear and Greed Index: 19/100, showing Extreme Fear for the short-term market trend.
- 15-minute McDonald's Fear and Greed Index: 18/100, showing Extreme Fear for the intraday and day trading.
These multi-timeframe readings help compare long-term, medium-term, short-term and intraday McDonald's sentiment in one place.
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What Does the Current McDonald's Fear and Greed Score Mean?
Fear on the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index means the market is leaning cautious. Confidence is weak and participants are more risk-averse, which can signal hesitation or early-stage weakness.
Is the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index a Buy or Sell Signal?
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index is a market sentiment indicator, not a standalone buy or sell signal. Traders use it to understand whether fear, greed, neutral or extreme sentiment is present, then compare that reading with price action, liquidity and risk management.
Which McDonald's Fear and Greed Timeframe Should I Use?
Use the daily reading for the wider McDonald's market trend, the 4-hour reading for medium-term conditions, the 1-hour reading for short-term sentiment and the 15-minute reading for intraday moves. The best timeframe depends on how long you plan to hold or monitor the market.
How Often Is the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index Updated?
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index updates through the US trading day across four timeframes (15-minute, 1-hour, 4-hour and daily) while the market is open, recalculated from MCD's price action and nine other signals.
How to Read the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index Chart
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index chart shows how McDonald's sentiment has moved through different conditions over time. Use it to compare the current reading with previous periods of fear, greed, neutrality and extreme market conditions.
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How CFGI Calculates the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index
CFGI combines live McDonald's market signals into one fear and greed reading. The modules below show whether the current McDonald's score is being driven by price action, impulse, volatility, volume, technicals, social sentiment, dominance, search interest, whale activity or order book pressure.
McDonald's Fear and Greed Components
- Price Score: 37 (Fear)
- Volatility Score: 16 (Extreme Fear)
- Volume Score: 20 (Extreme Fear)
- Impulse Score: 8 (Extreme Fear)
- Technical Score: 35 (Fear)
- Social Score: 5 (Extreme Fear)
- Dominance Score: 29 (Fear)
- Search Score: 45 (Neutral)
- Whale Score: 50 (Neutral)
- Order Book Score: 2 (Extreme Fear)
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McDonald's Market Sentiment Today
McDonald's market sentiment today is shaped by price action, volatility, trading volume, technical indicators, social activity and wider market behaviour. CFGI combines these signals to show how McDonald's sentiment is changing throughout the day.
Compare McDonald's with the whole-market reading on the Stock Market Fear and Greed Index, or every company on the stock fear and greed directory.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Stock Fundamentals, Analyst Ratings & Financials
Beyond the sentiment score: the fundamentals, analyst views and financials for McDonald's Corporation (MCD), for context alongside the live Fear and Greed reading above. Company data via Financial Modeling Prep.
About McDonald's Corporation
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Christopher J. Kempczinski
- Employees
- 150,000
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL, US
- Listed
- Apr 21, 1965
- Website
- www.mcdonalds.com
Key Stats & Valuation
- Market cap
- $188.2B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.8
- P/B
- -146.42
- Net margin
- 31.62%
- Beta
- 0.42
- Dividend yield
- 2.77%
- 52-week range
- $264 – $342
- 1% of range
Analyst Ratings & Price Target
What Wall Street thinks: the consensus rating and average price target from 62 independent equity analysts covering MCD.
Ratings and price targets are aggregated from independent Wall Street analysts (data via Financial Modeling Prep). They are not investment advice or a recommendation from CFGI.
Earnings
Next earnings: Aug 4, 2026 · EPS estimate $3.33 per share.
| Reported | EPS actual | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $2.83 | $2.74 | +3% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $3.12 | $3.05 | +2% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $3.22 | $3.33 | -3% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $3.19 | $3.14 | +2% |
EPS figures are earnings per share (USD), not total company profit.
Financials
Annual revenue, net income and earnings per share. “Growth” is year-over-year revenue.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26.89B | +4% | $8.56B | $12.00 |
| 2024 | $25.92B | +2% | $8.22B | $11.45 |
| 2023 | $25.50B | +10% | $8.47B | $11.63 |
| 2022 | $23.18B | -0% | $6.18B | $8.39 |
| 2021 | $23.22B | +21% | $7.55B | $10.11 |
| 2020 | $19.21B | -10% | $4.73B | $6.35 |
| 2019 | $21.36B | +1% | $6.03B | $7.95 |
| 2018 | $21.26B | -7% | $5.92B | $7.61 |
| 2017 | $22.82B | -7% | $5.19B | $6.43 |
| 2016 | $24.62B | -3% | $4.69B | $5.49 |
| 2015 | $25.41B | -7% | $4.53B | $4.82 |
| 2014 | $27.44B | -2% | $4.76B | $4.85 |
| 2013 | $28.11B | +2% | $5.59B | $5.59 |
| 2012 | $27.57B | +2% | $5.46B | $5.41 |
| 2011 | $27.01B | +12% | $5.50B | $5.33 |
| 2010 | $24.07B | +6% | $4.95B | $4.64 |
| 2009 | $22.74B | -3% | $4.55B | $4.17 |
| 2008 | $23.52B | +3% | $4.31B | $3.83 |
| 2007 | $22.79B | +9% | $2.40B | $2.02 |
| 2006 | $20.90B | +9% | $3.54B | $2.87 |
| 2005 | $19.12B | +3% | $2.60B | $2.06 |
| 2004 | $18.59B | +8% | $2.28B | $1.81 |
| 2003 | $17.14B | +11% | $1.47B | $1.16 |
| 2002 | $15.41B | +4% | $893.5M | $0.70 |
| 2001 | $14.87B | +4% | $1.64B | $1.28 |
| 2000 | $14.24B | +7% | $1.98B | $1.49 |
| 1999 | $13.26B | +7% | $1.95B | $1.44 |
| 1998 | $12.42B | +9% | $1.55B | $1.14 |
| 1997 | $11.41B | +7% | $1.64B | $1.18 |
| 1996 | $10.69B | +9% | $1.57B | $1.11 |
| 1995 | $9.79B | +18% | $1.43B | $0.99 |
| 1994 | $8.32B | +12% | $1.22B | $0.84 |
| 1993 | $7.41B | +4% | $1.08B | $0.73 |
| 1992 | $7.13B | +7% | $958.6M | $0.65 |
| 1991 | $6.70B | +1% | $859.6M | $0.59 |
| 1990 | $6.64B | +8% | $802.3M | $0.55 |
| 1989 | $6.14B | +10% | $727.0M | $0.49 |
| 1988 | $5.57B | +14% | $645.9M | $0.43 |
| 1987 | $4.89B | +18% | $549.1M | $0.37 |
| 1986 | $4.14B | — | $479.7M | $0.32 |
Bar = revenue; green grew, red fell vs the prior year.
Dividends
- Dividend yield
- 2.77%
- Last dividend
- $1.86
- Ex-date
- Jun 2, 2026
McDonald's Fear and Greed Index FAQ
What is the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index today?
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index today is 21/100 on the daily view, showing Fear. It summarizes live McDonald's market sentiment on a 0 to 100 scale.
How is the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index calculated?
CFGI combines price action, impulse, volatility, volume, technicals, social sentiment, dominance, search interest, whale activity and order book pressure into one McDonald's fear and greed reading.
How often is the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index updated?
The McDonald's Fear and Greed Index is updated every 15 minutes, so the live reading can change as McDonald's market conditions shift.
What does a low McDonald's Fear and Greed score mean?
A low score (0 to 39) signals fear or extreme fear, where traders are cautious, risk-averse or pessimistic about the McDonald's market.
What does a high McDonald's Fear and Greed score mean?
A high score (60 to 100) signals greed or extreme greed, where confidence, risk appetite and bullish sentiment dominate the McDonald's market.
Can I get alerts when the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index changes?
Yes. CFGI alerts let you track McDonald's sentiment across daily, 4-hour, 1-hour and 15-minute timeframes. Create alerts for fear, greed, extreme readings or specific McDonald's Fear and Greed Index score changes.
Can I add the McDonald's Fear and Greed Index to my website?
Yes. The CFGI widget lets you embed a live McDonald's Fear and Greed Index on your website, so visitors can see current McDonald's sentiment, live scores and market conditions without you building the data system yourself.
Can I use McDonald's Fear and Greed data in my own app or trading bot?
Yes. The CFGI API gives developers access to McDonald's sentiment data, multi-timeframe fear and greed scores and market signals for dashboards, trading bots, apps and research tools.
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