McDonald’s stock rises 0.9 percent ahead of the open
Published on 09/25/2026 at 06:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
McDonald’s stock closed at USD 240.45 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, up 0.9 percent. The gain exceeded the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 0.3 percent to 51,349.98 on the same session.
September 24, 2026 in numbers
McDonald’s Corporation (ISIN US5801351017, NYSE: MCD) traded within a 52-week range of USD 234.03 to USD 341.75, leaving the close USD 6.42 above the low and USD 101.30 below the high. Benzinga reported that the shares had reached a four-year low during the prior session and remained down 20.7 percent year to date.
The session followed McDonald’s investor day and the announcement of its USD 8.5 billion NEXT initiative. Seeking Alpha said the investment prompted questions about near-term execution.
Today and the next sessions
Analyst commentary remains tied to the NEXT investment and its effect on near-term growth. MarketBeat reported that Robert W. Baird lowered its price target to USD 250 on September 24, 2026. The Dow Jones closed at 51,349.98, down 0.3 percent, providing the main market reference for today’s session.
