MCD Expected Move
MCD $250.25 · Updated Oct 26, 4:00 PM ET
The options market prices MCD to move about $5.50 (2.2%) by Oct 30, 2026, a range of $244.75 to $255.75. For Nov 27, 2026 (32 days out) the expected move is $14.40 (5.8%).
EXPECTED MOVE BY EXPIRATION
| Expiration | DTE | Straddle | IV (1 sd) | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 | $5.50 | $6.49 | $244.75 | $255.75 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 | $10.38 | $12.66 | $239.87 | $260.62 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 18 | $11.93 | $14.65 | $238.32 | $262.17 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 25 | $13.85 | $17.06 | $236.40 | $264.10 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 32 | $14.40 | $17.78 | $235.85 | $264.65 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 39 | $16.30 | $19.54 | $233.95 | $266.55 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 53 | $18.15 | $22.42 | $232.10 | $268.40 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 81 | $21.55 | $26.77 | $228.70 | $271.80 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 144 | $29.45 | $36.67 | $220.80 | $279.70 |
How this is calculated: Expected Move methodology · Expected move calculator