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MCD Unusual Options Activity

As of Oct 16, 2026, our scanner has flagged 43 unusual MCD options trades in its recent history: 6 bullish and 37 bearish, totaling $249.4M in premium. Flow has leaned leaned bearish (put buying), with $7.2M in bullish call premium vs. $242.2M in bearish put premium. The most recent MCD trade was flagged at 09:30 ET on Oct 16, 2026.

43Flagged trades
6Bullish
37Bearish
$249.4MTotal premium
$22.7MLargest trade

Recent MCD options flow

  1. Oct 16, 2026
    4135 $MCD Oct 23rd 2026 245 CALLS BOUGHT@ 2.8 vs Open Interest of 1457 for a total of $1169419. 2.8x volume/OI ratio.
    BULLISH
  2. Oct 15, 2026
    3777 $MCD Oct 23rd 2026 245 CALLS BOUGHT@ 2.9 vs Open Interest of 795 for a total of $1098465. 4.8x volume/OI ratio.
    BULLISH
  3. Oct 9, 2026
    717 $MCD Oct 16th 2026 260 PUTS BOUGHT@ 23.5 vs Open Interest of 141 for a total of $1684713. 5.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  4. Sep 15, 2026
    1752 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 280 PUTS BOUGHT@ 25.8 vs Open Interest of 447 for a total of $4517287. 3.9x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  5. Sep 15, 2026
    679 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 45.9 vs Open Interest of 186 for a total of $3119238. 3.7x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  6. Sep 15, 2026
    1292 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 40.7 vs Open Interest of 361 for a total of $5263014. 3.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  7. Sep 15, 2026
    2053 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 36 vs Open Interest of 567 for a total of $7389794. 3.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  8. Sep 15, 2026
    2964 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 30.5 vs Open Interest of 943 for a total of $9030063. 3.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  9. Sep 14, 2026
    577 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 46.5 vs Open Interest of 187 for a total of $2680500. 3.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  10. Sep 14, 2026
    1165 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 280 PUTS BOUGHT@ 26.4 vs Open Interest of 450 for a total of $3070917. 2.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  11. Sep 14, 2026
    942 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 36.6 vs Open Interest of 361 for a total of $3447720. 2.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  12. Sep 14, 2026
    1479 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 33.2 vs Open Interest of 566 for a total of $4908224. 2.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  13. Sep 14, 2026
    2494 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 27.3 vs Open Interest of 943 for a total of $6796325. 2.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  14. Sep 11, 2026
    577 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 275 PUTS BOUGHT@ 20.9 vs Open Interest of 248 for a total of $1206830. 2.3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  15. Sep 11, 2026
    1482 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 46.2 vs Open Interest of 186 for a total of $6842424. 8x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  16. Sep 11, 2026
    2430 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 280 PUTS BOUGHT@ 26.4 vs Open Interest of 460 for a total of $6422855. 5.3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  17. Sep 11, 2026
    922 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 41 vs Open Interest of 361 for a total of $3780200. 2.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  18. Sep 11, 2026
    2484 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 30.9 vs Open Interest of 943 for a total of $7663910. 2.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  19. Sep 11, 2026
    1431 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 37.4 vs Open Interest of 567 for a total of $5347590. 2.5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  20. Sep 10, 2026
    1482 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 46.2 vs Open Interest of 186 for a total of $6842424. 8x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  21. Sep 10, 2026
    7181 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 31.6 vs Open Interest of 943 for a total of $22681907. 7.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  22. Sep 10, 2026
    2939 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 41 vs Open Interest of 361 for a total of $12039790. 8.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  23. Sep 10, 2026
    4710 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 37 vs Open Interest of 567 for a total of $17442496. 8.3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  24. Sep 10, 2026
    2430 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 280 PUTS BOUGHT@ 26.4 vs Open Interest of 487 for a total of $6422855. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  25. Sep 9, 2026
    878 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 305 PUTS BOUGHT@ 48.9 vs Open Interest of 173 for a total of $4293833. 5.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  26. Sep 9, 2026
    1104 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 43.8 vs Open Interest of 186 for a total of $4830994. 5.9x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  27. Sep 9, 2026
    1807 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 38.5 vs Open Interest of 361 for a total of $6961269. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  28. Sep 9, 2026
    2840 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 34.2 vs Open Interest of 567 for a total of $9699054. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  29. Sep 9, 2026
    3302 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 28.4 vs Open Interest of 943 for a total of $9371208. 3.5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  30. Sep 8, 2026
    878 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 305 PUTS BOUGHT@ 48.9 vs Open Interest of 174 for a total of $4293833. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  31. Sep 8, 2026
    1086 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 43.7 vs Open Interest of 204 for a total of $4749806. 5.3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  32. Sep 8, 2026
    1807 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 38.5 vs Open Interest of 361 for a total of $6961269. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  33. Sep 8, 2026
    2840 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 34.2 vs Open Interest of 567 for a total of $9699054. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  34. Sep 8, 2026
    3302 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 28.4 vs Open Interest of 943 for a total of $9371208. 3.5x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  35. Sep 7, 2026
    576 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 305 PUTS BOUGHT@ 47.7 vs Open Interest of 187 for a total of $2749427. 3.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  36. Sep 7, 2026
    632 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 300 PUTS BOUGHT@ 42.8 vs Open Interest of 210 for a total of $2705017. 3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  37. Sep 7, 2026
    1102 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 295 PUTS BOUGHT@ 38 vs Open Interest of 367 for a total of $4186156. 3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  38. Sep 7, 2026
    1706 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 290 PUTS BOUGHT@ 32.9 vs Open Interest of 568 for a total of $5610079. 3x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  39. Sep 7, 2026
    2930 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 285 PUTS BOUGHT@ 27.7 vs Open Interest of 947 for a total of $8122663. 3.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BEARISH
  40. Aug 31, 2026
    844 $MCD Sep 18th 2026 250 CALLS BOUGHT@ 15.4 vs Open Interest of 219 for a total of $1298072. 3.9x volume/OI ratio.
    BULLISH
  41. Jul 21, 2026
    3362 $MCD Jul 24th 2026 265 CALLS BOUGHT@ 2.6 vs Open Interest of 197 for a total of $873817. 17.1x volume/OI ratio.
    BULLISH
  42. Jun 3, 2026
    2505 $MCD Jun 12th 2026 272.5 CALLS BOUGHT@ 5.7 vs Open Interest of 497 for a total of $1435039. 5x volume/OI ratio.
    BULLISH
  43. Feb 12, 2026
    2027 $MCD Feb 27th 2026 330 CALLS BOUGHT@ 6.6 vs Open Interest of 115 for a total of $1337820. 17.6x volume/OI ratio.
    BULLISH

How to read MCD unusual options activity

Each row is a single MCD options trade where same-day volume was large relative to open interest and the premium was large. Bullish means calls were bought at or above the ask; bearish means puts were bought at or above the ask. Volume above open interest suggests, but does not prove, that new positions were opened. Check whether MCD open interest rose the next day to confirm. Learn more in our guide to unusual options activity and volume vs. open interest.

MCD options flow FAQ

Is there unusual options activity in MCD today?

Our most recent flagged MCD trade was at 09:30 ET on Oct 16, 2026. This page lists every recent MCD trade our scanner flagged, newest first, and refreshes every few minutes during market hours.

Is MCD options flow bullish or bearish right now?

Of 43 recent flagged MCD trades, 6 were bullish (calls bought at or above the ask) and 37 were bearish (puts bought at or above the ask). Large put buying is often hedging, so treat this as positioning data, not a prediction.