Partners Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD – Free Report) in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 3,778 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock, valued at approximately $872,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in McDonald’s in the first quarter valued at approximately $33,000. POM Investment Strategies LLC lifted its position in McDonald’s by 46.2% during the second quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC now owns 174 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC grew its stake in McDonald’s by 140.0% in the 2nd quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 180 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 2,312.5% in the 3rd quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 193 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 185 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Group LTD bought a new position in shares of McDonald’s in the 1st quarter worth $64,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.
McDonald’s Price Performance
Shares of MCD opened at $258.15 on Friday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1 year low of $229.20 and a 1 year high of $341.75. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $248.26 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $283.44. The firm has a market cap of $182.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 0.44.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $7.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.13 billion. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.72% and a negative return on equity of 572.06%. The business’s revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $3.19 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 earnings per share for the current year.
McDonald’s Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.93 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. This is an increase from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is 60.44%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have recently weighed in on MCD shares. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $282.00 to $270.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Mizuho reduced their target price on McDonald’s from $290.00 to $260.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on McDonald’s from $285.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, HSBC lowered their price target on McDonald’s from $357.00 to $356.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $294.73.
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Trending Headlines about McDonald’s
Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary suggests McDonald’s stock, which has fallen sharply this year amid weakness in consumer-discretionary shares, may be positioned for a rebound. The recent recovery could attract value-oriented investors if the company delivers resilient sales and cash flow. Mapping the Market: Beaten-down McDonald’s stock may be ripe for a rally
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals in November, featuring collectible toys and trading cards. The promotion could support customer traffic, family visits and near-term sales, although its impact is likely temporary. McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals
- Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is focusing on estimates for McDonald’s third-quarter 2026 revenue, earnings and operating metrics. The reports provide expectations rather than new company results, so the stock’s next major catalyst will be whether actual performance exceeds or falls short of those forecasts. Unveiling McDonald’s Q3 Outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: New holiday beverages and an $8 Quarter Pounder meal are scheduled for November. These value and seasonal offerings may help affordability perceptions and traffic, but investors will need evidence that promotions can improve demand without pressuring restaurant-level margins. McDonald’s adds new holiday drinks
- Negative Sentiment: Mizuho cut its McDonald’s price target from $290 to $260 and assigned a neutral rating, indicating limited expected upside from recent levels. The revision reinforces concerns about valuation and the durability of cash-flow growth. Mizuho McDonald’s rating
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage also questions whether McDonald’s current valuation already reflects its expected cash generation, while the stock remains materially below its level at the start of the year. A planned multibillion-dollar modernization and AI drive-through initiative could improve efficiency over time, but it also introduces execution and investment risks.
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s Corporation is a global quick-service restaurant company that operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand. Its restaurants serve a menu that includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, French fries, breakfast items, desserts, salads, beverages and coffee. Offerings vary by market, and many locations provide drive-thru service, delivery and digital ordering through the McDonald’s mobile app.
The company operates through a heavily franchised business model, with restaurants owned and operated by independent franchisees, affiliates and the company itself.
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