Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 13,381 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock, valued at approximately $4,097,000.
Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Park Place Capital Corp boosted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 95.7% in the fourth quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 92 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. DecisionPoint Financial LLC boosted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 1,616.7% in the fourth quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the period. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new stake in McDonald’s during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Painted Porch Advisors LLC lifted its stake in McDonald’s by 735.7% during the third quarter. Painted Porch Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
McDonald’s Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:MCD opened at $277.91 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $296.06 and a 200-day moving average of $308.77. The company has a market capitalization of $197.46 billion, a PE ratio of 22.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.43. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $271.98 and a 52-week high of $341.75.
McDonald’s Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 2nd will be given a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 2nd. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 61.34%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have weighed in on MCD. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on McDonald’s from $355.00 to $320.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Mizuho upped their target price on McDonald’s from $300.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Citigroup upped their target price on McDonald’s from $371.00 to $375.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Guggenheim cut their target price on McDonald’s from $325.00 to $320.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $370.00 target price on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $334.45.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other McDonald’s news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 2,626 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $307.00, for a total value of $806,182.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,578,800. This trade represents a 23.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 5,918 shares of company stock valued at $1,862,485 in the last ninety days. 0.26% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
More McDonald’s News
Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is rolling out fresh promotions, including a 2026 FIFA World Cup Happy Meal, Squishmallows tie-ins, and regional beverage offerings such as refreshers and dirty sodas, which could help drive customer traffic and keep the brand highly visible. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains generally constructive, with analyst coverage still reflecting a moderate buy outlook and price targets above the current share price, suggesting some investors see the stock as undervalued. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s continues to benefit from its strong brand moat and recurring franchise-driven cash flow, which supports earnings resilience even in a tougher consumer backdrop. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: An insider sale by Joseph M. Erlinger of 333 shares was disclosed, but the transaction was small and does not by itself signal a major shift in the company’s outlook. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Viral social media interest in a McDonald’s nugget “hack” may help brand buzz, but it is unlikely to materially change fundamentals on its own. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s said it cannot meet its 2030 emissions targets and also missed a packaging goal, which could create ESG-related pressure and weigh on sentiment. Article Title
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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