G&S Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm acquired 6,227 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,683,000.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Peterson Wealth Services increased its holdings 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 buying an additional 11,432 shares during the last quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. boosted its stake in McDonald’s by 84.4% in the fourth quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 35,510 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $10,853,000 after acquiring an additional 16,252 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Sarl grew its position in shares of McDonald’s by 10.4% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Sarl now owns 64,256 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $19,639,000 after acquiring an additional 6,079 shares during the period. North Dakota State Investment Board bought a new position in shares of McDonald’s during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $7,493,000. Finally, Pittenger & Anderson Inc. increased its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 21.9% during 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 last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
McDonald’s Price Performance
Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $273.83 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $273.92 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $295.91. The firm has a market cap of $193.77 billion, a PE ratio of 22.24, a PEG ratio of 3.06 and a beta of 0.41. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1 year low of $260.96 and a 1 year high of $341.75.
McDonald’s Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $1.86 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is 60.44%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
MCD has been the topic of a number of research reports. Freedom Capital raised shares of McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group set a $305.00 target price on McDonald’s in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on McDonald’s from $322.00 to $319.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Tigress Financial boosted their price objective on McDonald’s from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $325.44.
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Trending Headlines about McDonald’s
Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s will begin selling a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer on Aug. 17, along with a new “dirty soda,” marking its first entry into energy drinks. The move could attract younger customers, increase beverage sales and diversify the menu. McDonald’s is getting into the energy game with Red Bull
- Positive Sentiment: A Hello Kitty and Godzilla/Kaiju Happy Meal promotion is scheduled to launch Aug. 18. The collectible toys may support near-term traffic and family visits, although the financial impact is likely limited. McDonald’s Hello Kitty and Godzilla crossover arrives August 18
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s USA promoted longtime employee Patrick Gerber to chief restaurant officer. His mandate to improve restaurant operations and standards could help address execution issues in the U.S. McDonald’s USA appoints chief restaurant officer
- Neutral Sentiment: The company still expects substantial unit growth, including about 2,600 openings in 2026, but has pushed its 50,000-store target to 2028. Management describes the delay as disciplined expansion amid softer U.S. demand. McDonald’s pushes 50,000-store goal to 2028
- Negative Sentiment: Recent analysis highlights slowing U.S. comparable sales, competitive pressure from a strengthening Burger King, and management’s acknowledgment of execution missteps. Concerns that value promotions are no longer sufficient could weigh on traffic and margins. McDonald’s faces fresh U.S. growth questions
- Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank lowered its 2027 EPS forecast to $14.00 from $14.15 and maintained a Hold rating, reinforcing concerns about the company’s growth outlook and valuation. McDonald’s analyst estimate update
- Negative Sentiment: Krispy Kreme’s turnaround coverage notes that its nationwide McDonald’s partnership has ended, removing a distribution relationship that had offered McDonald’s an additional dessert and snack channel. Krispy Kreme’s turnaround sees many wins
Insider Activity
In other McDonald’s news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total value of $1,493,248.64. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 7,734 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,198,930.88. This represents a 40.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of McDonald’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total transaction of $769,108.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,268 shares in the company, valued at $1,744,760.48. This trade represents a 30.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 8,348 shares of company stock worth $2,355,634 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.26% of the company’s stock.
McDonald’s 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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