TMB Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 2,427 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock, valued at approximately $742,000.
Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of MCD. Peterson Wealth Services increased its stake in McDonald’s by 3,294.5% during the fourth quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 11,779 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $3,600,000 after acquiring an additional 11,432 shares during the last quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. lifted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 84.4% in the 4th quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 35,510 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $10,853,000 after purchasing an additional 16,252 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Sarl lifted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 10.4% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Sarl now owns 64,256 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $19,639,000 after purchasing an additional 6,079 shares during the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of McDonald’s in the 4th quarter worth approximately $7,493,000. Finally, Pittenger & Anderson Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 21.9% in the 4th quarter. Pittenger & Anderson Inc. now owns 21,487 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $6,567,000 after purchasing an additional 3,866 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at McDonald’s
In related news, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total value of $769,108.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,268 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,744,760.48. This trade represents a 30.59% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of McDonald’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total transaction of $1,493,248.64. Following the sale, the insider owned 7,734 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,198,930.88. The trade was a 40.44% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 11,307 shares of company stock worth $3,262,622. Company insiders own 0.26% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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McDonald’s News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is bringing back its fried apple pie for a limited time, a nostalgia-driven promotion that could boost traffic and social media buzz around the brand. McDonald’s (MCD) Brings Back Fried Apple Pie After More Than 30 Years
- Positive Sentiment: New coverage highlights McDonald’s mix of value deals, menu innovation, and pop-culture activations as drivers of first-quarter comparable sales, suggesting the company’s marketing strategy is working. McDonald’s Blends Value With Brand Activations: Is It Paying Off?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary on McDonald’s “McValue” platform and a recent rating upgrade points to improved sentiment around the stock’s valuation and earnings durability. McDonald’s (Mc)Value Finally Reaches Buy Territory (Rating Upgrade)
- Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s AI drive-thru rollout is another example of the company leaning into automation, but the near-term stock impact is unclear until investors see whether it improves speed, labor efficiency, or customer satisfaction. McDonald’s AI drive-thru may take your next order
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles simply revisit menu nostalgia, including the return of the fried apple pie and other fan-favorite items, which supports brand engagement but is not a major fundamental catalyst by itself. McDonald’s bringing back iconic sweet treat last offered in 1992
- Negative Sentiment: At least one recent note argues McDonald’s is still delivering results, but not enough to justify a buy, reflecting some hesitation after the stock’s recent weakness. McDonald’s: Still Delivering, But Not Enough For A Buy
McDonald’s Stock Down 1.7%
MCD opened at $279.00 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $287.55 and a 200 day moving average of $305.99. The stock has a market cap of $198.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.00, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.41. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $271.85 and a 52-week high of $341.75.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.74 by $0.09. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 442.10% and a net margin of 31.62%.The business had revenue of $6.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.47 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.67 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.
McDonald’s Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 2nd were issued a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 2nd. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is presently 61.34%.
McDonald’s Company Profile
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is a global quick-service restaurant company best known for its hamburgers, French fries and breakfast offerings. The company develops, operates and franchises a system of restaurants that sell a range of food and beverage items, including signature products such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, McCafé coffee beverages and a variety of salads, desserts and seasonal menu items. McDonald’s serves customers through company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, and it supports sales via dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering platforms and third-party delivery partnerships.
Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single San Bernardino, California restaurant, the business was transformed into a franchising model after Ray Kroc joined in the mid-1950s and led the brand’s national and international expansion.
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