MCD trade ideas
Will Maddie D’s keep things up...?After a pretty good earnings report McDonalds has been correcting a little.
The big question is if it will stay above its 200MA on the daily. We also have a couple of very important points on the pivot points as we are coming to the pivot level along with one of the last Support level.
We are showing some pretty high numbers on the Stochtastics so looking a bit overbought till it drops not too keen on opening more with the markets being so volatile.
Slow, Steady Growth in 2018 w/ Tech + China (PT: $183)It looks and feels like MCD will be hovering/consolidating around the $160 mark until more news comes in to spurt growth back into the $170 range. No major recovery from February has really taken place, even with the last quarter beats. Death Cross?
As a company embracing more technology, initiatives have already been taken in the first half to help grow the second half. Operations initiatives will be updated as more upgrades happen and the China refranchising will also be concluded. I think it will be slow, but steady going the rest of the year for MCD, but it's a long term stock for a lot of people, so accumulate around $156 and below when possible.
Previous ranges show a characteristic "top" to where the stock will head and wait for the next big thing. It's not much higher at $183 than the all time high this year of $178.70. Hence, why the growth is slow, but steady back up to where it was. MCD is a great value, with a great brand worldwide that won't go away anytime soon.
MacDonald(MCD) Shorting the new trend
Entry: 156
SL: 160.55
TP: 147.15
As seen from the candlesticks, the price had recently breached the 200MA line and so far buyers are unable to push the price back up. Hence, MCD is facing a possible change of trend based on the daily chart. Although the weekly chart still indicates an uptrend, however, a pullback is expected on the weekly chart especially with the strong bearish candle. SImilarly the daily chart indicates a strong engulfing candle which might indicate a probability of stronger selling. Thus, a short trade will be taken to ride on this momentum.
MCD - A 16% Upside PotentialHere are some quick fundamental facts -
Net income has been increasing for the past 3 years.
Operating margin has been increasing for the past 3 years.
Total cash flow from operating activities have been falling for the past 3 years.
Both ROA and ROE have been increasing for the past 3 years.
Dividend has been increasing for the past 3 years.
Latest Current and Quick ratio at 1.84 and 1.54 respectively.
Overall, the fundamentals on MCD look strong.
Coupled with the recent fall in price, it might be a good time and opportunity to start accumulating into MCD.
Looking to long between 153 to 155, with stops below 150 and a target at 179.
Disclaimer - this is not a trade call. Ensure you have proper trade and risk management plan before engaging the financial market.