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Restaurants Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - MCDArchive
- 3/20/2026 -
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McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the McDonald's Corp. (MCD). During the week, the MCD dropped -17.61 points, or -5.39%, and closed at 308.85 on Friday, March 20, 2026. Weekly volume was 6% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See MCD long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 12, 2003 at 12.12 and reached 341.75 on March 2, 2026. MCD gained -329.63 points, or -2719.72%, in 1198 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 162.62 and resistance is at 329.42. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See MCD medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on June 26, 2025 at 283.47 and reached 341.75 on March 2, 2026. MCD gained -58.28 points, or -20.56%, in 35 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 304.19 and resistance is at 323.77. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MCD weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 23, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See MCD short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 6, 2026 at 298.33 and reached 341.75 on March 2, 2026. MCD gained -43.42 points, or -14.55%, in 55 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (321.68) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. MCD may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See MCD daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index is oversold while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Relative Strength Index or strongly oversold daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 3, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger.
During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is up and daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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