MCD Cash Secured Put Opportunities
Selling a cash secured put on MCD (MCD) means setting aside enough cash to buy 100 shares and selling a put option. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to buy MCD at the strike price if it closes below it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-25, MCD last traded around $264.76. Its best-scoring cash secured put is the $265.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $7.45 per share — a 2.81% premium ratio and a Net Score of 5.0 out of 10.
Cash Secured Put data for MCD — cached 2026-07-25| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $265.00 | $3.40 | 1.28% | 4.5 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $265.00 | $5.97 | 2.25% | 4.7 |
| 2026-08-14 | ATM | $265.00 | $6.77 | 2.55% | 4.8 |
| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $265.00 | $7.45 | 2.81% | 5.0 |
How much income does an MCD cash secured put generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $265.00 strike, MCD pays $7.45 per share, so a single contract collects about $745 in premium. That income is set against securing the put with $26500 in cash, roughly $26500 of capital — the 2.81% premium ratio shown above.
MCD premium ratio trend
Over the last 45 trading snapshots, MCD's cash secured put premium ratio has ranged from 1.42% to 3.54%, averaging 2.37%. It currently sits at 2.81%, which is above its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of cash secured.
Is MCD a good cash secured put stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far MCD sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare MCD against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
MCD cash secured put FAQ
How much does an MCD cash secured put pay?
At the $265.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one MCD contract collects $7.45 per share — about $745 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 2.81% premium ratio against roughly $26500 of capital.
Is MCD a good cash secured put candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 5.0 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. MCD last traded at $264.76 versus a 52-week low of $260.96. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an MCD covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 MCD shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy MCD if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this MCD data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the MCD figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.