McDonald's (MCD) Anomalies

Check historical price trends and seasonality for McDonald's (MCD).

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McDonald's (MCD) average YTD return over the past 10 years is +10.64%.

Over the past 10 years, the return for the specified period (May 18 for 60 days) is +2.89%.

5 wins 2 losses with a win rate of 71.43%.

AI Analysis (Past 10 Years YTD)

McDonald's (MCD) Anomaly Analysis

1) Overview:

McDonald's (MCD) exhibits a distinct seasonal pattern over the past 10 years. The stock tends to decline notably in March, bottoming out around March 18 with an average decrease of -2.9%. A strong bullish phase then begins in April and extends through the year, culminating in substantial gains in December, specifically around December 13 (+11.7%) and December 31 (+10.6%).

2) Buy-the-dip points:

The most pronounced pullback period for MCD occurs in March, presenting a potential buying opportunity. The stock experiences consistent negative returns throughout the month, reaching a low around March 18. This dip is typically followed by a strong rebound starting in April, making March an attractive entry point for investors looking to capitalize on seasonal weakness.

3) Summary:

Based on the 10-year average seasonality, a strategic approach to investing in MCD would involve considering entry points during the March pullback. Specifically, targeting the period around March 18, when the stock tends to bottom out, could be advantageous. Investors should be aware of broader market conditions and company-specific news that could influence the stock's performance, but the historical seasonal pattern suggests a potential buying opportunity in March for a year-end rally.

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI (Gemini) based on historical statistical trends. It does not guarantee future performance. Investment decisions are your own responsibility.
YearStart DateStart PriceEnd DateEnd PriceReturnRate (%)
2023 2023-05-18 294.0500 2023-07-16 294.9400 0.8900 0.30
2022 2022-05-18 231.0500 2022-07-16 255.0100 23.9600 10.37
2021 2021-05-18 231.9300 2021-07-16 234.7500 2.8200 1.22
2020 2020-05-18 179.8300 2020-07-16 190.9200 11.0900 6.17
2018 2018-05-18 160.9800 2018-07-16 158.7800 -2.2000 -1.37
2017 2017-05-18 147.0100 2017-07-16 155.2800 8.2700 5.63
2016 2016-05-18 126.2100 2016-07-16 123.6100 -2.6000 -2.06
Avg 195.8657 201.8986 6.03 2.89
365 Days (Prev Close Change) Average (Past 10 Years) [Horz=Month / Vert=Day]
Negative Zero/Flat Positive ※ Change from prev day close. Excl Feb 29.
Mode:
Day \ Month Jan Total +0.78% Feb Total -1.58% Mar Total +1.36% Apr Total +4.46% May Total -1.01% Jun Total -0.47% Jul Total +2.39% Aug Total +2.01% Sep Total -0.87% Oct Total +1.15% Nov Total +2.97% Dec Total +0.39%
1 Avg -0.08% 0.00% +0.11% -0.10% -0.30% -0.66% +0.05% +0.24% +0.13% +0.12% -0.38% 0.00% -0.19%
2 Avg +0.05% +0.25% -0.07% +0.12% +0.14% -0.19% +0.13% -0.02% +0.21% +0.27% -0.27% +0.24% -0.25%
3 Avg -0.03% -0.28% -0.09% -0.72% +0.32% -0.03% +0.23% +0.04% -0.12% -0.28% +0.18% +0.28% +0.08%
4 Avg +0.03% -0.09% +0.03% +0.15% -0.68% +0.67% +0.23% 0.00% +0.03% +0.04% +0.27% -0.22% -0.07%
5 Avg +0.01% +0.01% -1.10% +0.04% +0.35% -0.11% -0.12% +0.13% -0.58% -0.05% +0.27% +0.88% +0.40%
6 Avg +0.27% +0.40% +0.23% +0.25% +1.15% +0.11% +0.11% +0.26% +0.75% +0.04% -0.42% +0.02% +0.37%
7 Avg +0.08% -0.26% 0.00% -0.33% +0.09% +0.16% +0.29% +0.11% +0.36% +0.24% -0.03% +0.35% -0.09%
8 Avg +0.03% +0.36% -0.42% +0.19% -0.14% -0.09% +0.27% -0.18% -0.01% +0.16% -0.05% +0.28% +0.04%
9 Avg 0.00% -0.07% +0.22% -0.50% +0.62% -0.17% -0.33% +0.03% +0.06% -0.13% +0.31% -0.30% +0.22%
10 Avg +0.14% -0.09% +0.59% +0.81% +0.15% +0.52% -0.72% +0.52% +0.06% -0.39% +0.26% -0.16% +0.15%
11 Avg -0.07% +0.03% +0.01% -0.48% +0.16% -0.46% -0.31% +0.11% +0.15% +0.21% -0.33% +0.21% -0.13%
12 Avg -0.09% -0.09% +0.26% -1.11% -0.04% -0.36% +0.10% +0.09% +0.01% -0.06% -0.03% -0.35% +0.55%
13 Avg +0.07% -0.11% +0.04% +0.01% -0.05% -0.48% +0.09% -0.03% +0.34% -0.28% +0.73% +0.22% +0.35%
14 Avg +0.14% -0.28% -0.11% +0.28% +0.38% +0.08% +0.09% +0.51% +0.20% +0.22% +0.11% +0.44% -0.19%
15 Avg +0.11% +0.08% +0.48% +0.99% -0.41% +0.26% +0.12% 0.00% +0.22% -0.27% +0.07% -0.34% +0.10%
16 Avg -0.02% -0.21% -0.06% -1.15% +0.02% +0.18% -0.22% +0.06% +0.31% +0.12% +0.10% +0.87% -0.20%
17 Avg +0.03% +0.57% +0.04% +0.11% +0.72% -0.51% -0.31% +0.27% -0.22% -0.22% +0.30% -0.14% -0.25%
18 Avg -0.15% -0.18% -0.21% -0.72% +0.40% -0.16% -0.43% -0.38% -0.04% -0.32% +0.37% +0.01% -0.10%
19 Avg +0.07% +0.28% -0.36% +0.88% +0.05% -0.04% -0.16% -0.06% +0.16% +0.34% +0.11% -0.24% -0.16%
20 Avg +0.05% +0.19% +0.06% +0.26% -0.20% +0.12% +0.06% +0.27% +0.09% +0.18% -0.20% +0.01% -0.27%
21 Avg +0.08% +0.25% +0.33% -0.26% -0.53% -0.09% +0.38% +0.07% +0.27% -0.23% +0.60% +0.08% +0.06%
22 Avg +0.14% +0.05% +0.38% +0.09% +0.73% -0.43% +0.35% +0.77% -0.08% +0.07% -0.56% +0.29% -0.02%
23 Avg -0.14% +0.33% -0.12% -0.93% -0.06% -0.13% -0.06% -0.10% -0.36% +0.09% -0.31% +0.16% -0.20%
24 Avg +0.19% -0.08% -0.11% +2.00% +0.15% +0.49% 0.00% -0.36% 0.00% +0.10% +0.04% +0.06% -0.06%
25 Avg +0.03% -0.17% +0.19% -0.03% +0.67% -0.01% -0.64% +0.36% +0.22% 0.00% -0.58% +0.41% 0.00%
26 Avg -0.08% +0.22% -0.60% +0.82% -0.29% +0.27% -0.20% -0.42% -0.27% -0.24% -0.42% +0.01% +0.22%
27 Avg +0.07% -0.22% -0.62% -0.03% +0.34% +0.38% -0.15% +0.34% -0.04% -0.22% +0.76% +0.04% +0.30%
28 Avg -0.01% +0.37% -0.67% +0.09% +0.12% -0.29% -0.12% -0.35% +0.25% +0.13% -0.02% +0.32% +0.07%
29 Avg +0.01% +0.21% - +0.28% -0.16% -0.52% +0.47% +0.40% +0.29% -0.40% -0.14% -0.24% -0.10%
30 Avg +0.11% -0.20% - +0.38% +0.77% +0.38% +0.31% +0.08% -0.20% -0.07% +0.54% -0.23% -0.50%
31 Avg -0.13% -0.50% - -0.03% - +0.10% - -0.43% -0.17% - -0.12% - +0.26%

Past 10 Years 1-Month [May 18 - Jun 16] Return Ranking

Rank Stock Avg Return (%) Wins Losses