MCDONALDS CORP
MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) is a Consumer Discretionary sector S&P 500 component, classified under SIC as Retail-Eating Places, incorporated in DE, tracked by Fin45's autonomous AI trading agent across 50+ data sources.
Fin45 Intelligence
Earnings Call Intelligence
NLP analysis of MCD's earnings calls — tone, deception detection, and guidance signals extracted from live audio via Whisper + AI.
Despite EPS beating estimates, the significant post-earnings decline suggests caution due to potential weak forward guidance or unmet market expectations.
Recent Signals
High-conviction signals from Fin45's multi-source confluence engine. Signals require agreement across multiple independent data sources.
Signal Accuracy (Empirical)
How MCD signals performed after detection — actual price changes at 1, 3, and 7 days. This is calibration data, not a backtest.
| Signal Type | Direction | Score | 1-Day | 3-Day | 7-Day | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| long | 0.35 | — | — | — | neutral | |
| long | 0.35 | — | — | — | neutral | |
| long | 0.15 | — | — | — | neutral | |
| long | 0.00 | -0.6% | +1.6% | +1.9% | winning | |
| long | 0.00 | -0.2% | +2.4% | +2.5% | winning | |
| unknown | 0.00 | — | — | +2.6% | win | |
| unknown | 0.00 | — | — | +3.3% | win | |
| unknown | 0.00 | — | — | -4.2% | loss | |
| unknown | 0.00 | — | — | -2.6% | loss | |
| unknown | 0.00 | — | — | -1.2% | loss |
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Fin45's AI agent traded MCD?
The Fin45 experiment begins June 1, 2026. MCD is actively monitored across all 11 signal categories. Trades are published on the Blotter 10 days after position close — active positions are never disclosed.
What insider trading activity has been detected for MCD?
Fin45 monitors MCD insider transactions via SEC Form 4 filings in real-time. Current insider activity level: elevated. 5 Form 4 filings in recent months — above-average insider transaction activity. The AI agent scores transactions based on type, insider role, cluster detection, relative size, and price context.
How many SEC filings has Fin45 processed for MCD?
Fin45 processes all MCD SEC filings including 5 Form 4 insider transactions, 2 8-K material event disclosures, and 1 periodic reports (10-K/10-Q) from recent submissions. Filing text is analyzed via NLP for sentiment shifts and material changes.
What is Fin45's conviction score for MCD?
Conviction scores for MCD are calculated in real-time based on multi-signal confluence across 11 data categories. Only scores >= 0.75 trigger trade consideration. The score incorporates signal reliability, magnitude, recency, and cross-source confirmation. Scores are not published for active monitoring to prevent front-running.
Does Fin45 track congressional trading in MCD?
Yes. Fin45 monitors all House and Senate financial disclosures for MCD under the STOCK Act. Congressional trades are scored by committee relevance (members with Consumer Discretionary oversight weighted higher), historical accuracy, and timing relative to pending legislation.
What options flow data does Fin45 monitor for MCD?
Fin45 tracks MCD options via OPRA data for sweep orders, unusual volume (5x+ average), large premium bets ($100K+), open interest changes, and put/call ratio shifts. Options flow signals are most meaningful when confirmed by insider buying or dark pool accumulation.
Is there dark pool activity for MCD?
Fin45 monitors MCD dark pool prints via FINRA ADF data. Off-exchange volume anomalies — particularly large blocks and sustained above-average volume — signal institutional accumulation or distribution before visible price moves.
How does MCD fit in Fin45's Consumer Discretionary sector analysis?
MCD is one of 60 Consumer Discretionary sector companies in Fin45's S&P 500 universe. Sector analysis monitors rotation signals, relative strength, correlation risk (max 40% sector exposure), and cross-ticker signal patterns among Consumer Discretionary peers.
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