MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) Options Statistics & Positioning

MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 18.5%, an IV rank of 30 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$8.73 (±3.2%) move in MCD for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $277.5 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.67. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$272.47

52-week range

$262.42 – $340.83

ATM IV (30d)

18.5%

IV rank

30 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$8.73 (±3.2%)

Put/call OI

0.67

Call-heavy

Max pain

$277.5

↑ 1.8% above close

Next earnings

Nov 4, 2026

Most Active MCD Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
MCD $290 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.89	20.1%	1,500
MCD $275 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$4.27	18.3%	828
MCD $460 call	Mar 19, 2027	207d	$0.19	28.5%	718
MCD $275 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$1.65	22.3%	678
MCD $335 call	Nov 20, 2026	88d	$0.60	24.5%	674

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MCD Implied Volatility

18.5% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 30 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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MCD Open Interest

0.67 put/call OI ratio

153,582 calls and 102,583 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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MCD Max Pain

$277.5 max pain

1.8% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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MCD Gamma Exposure

$2.96B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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MCD Options Volume

20,775 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.47 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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MCD Most Active Options

$275 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded MCD contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

MCD's next expected earnings date is Nov 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$8.73 (±3.2%) move for the front expiration.

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MCD Options FAQ

When is MCD's next earnings date?

MCD's next expected earnings date is Nov 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$8.73 (±3.2%) move for the front expiration.

How often is MCD options data on this page updated?

All MCD statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see MCD max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated MCD pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.