MCD monthly performance report
Monthly MCD research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MCD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- McDonald's (MCD) closed August 2026 at $274.00, up 1.24% for the month and −8.29% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MCD is −10.35%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −8.88% versus its 200-day moving average ($300.71), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MCD has underperformed the S&P 500 by −76.82%, with a relative strength index reading of 55.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
McDonald's ended August 2026 at $274.00, posting a monthly return of +1.24%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.81%.
The current quarter stands at +1.50% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.88% versus the 200-day moving average ($300.71).
Year-to-date, MCD is −10.35% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −23.23%. The stock is currently −19.82% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.95%.
| Period | MCD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.11% | −0.20% | +2.31% |
| 1 Week | +0.36% | +3.90% | −3.55% |
| 1 Month | +1.24% | +3.05% | −1.81% |
| 3 Months | −6.67% | +7.11% | −13.79% |
| 6 Months |