McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Shares Purchased by RWA Wealth Partners LLC

RWA Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 24.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 138,402 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after buying an additional 27,368 shares during the period. RWA Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $42,059,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in MCD. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. raised its position in shares of McDonald’s by 142.9% during the 2nd quarter. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. now owns 85 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new position in McDonald’s in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Evergreen Private Wealth LLC raised its holdings in McDonald’s by 162.5% during the third quarter. Evergreen Private Wealth LLC now owns 84 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of McDonald’s in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. 70.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

McDonald’s Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of MCD stock opened at $333.23 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $315.34 and its 200 day moving average price is $309.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $237.31 billion, a PE ratio of 27.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 0.52. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $283.47 and a 52-week high of $336.00.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The fast-food giant reported $3.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.05 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $7.01 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.81 billion. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 343.90% and a net margin of 31.85%.The company’s revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.83 EPS. Analysts expect that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 3rd will be paid a $1.86 dividend. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 3rd. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is currently 62.26%.

Insider Activity at McDonald’s

In other McDonald’s news, EVP Manuel Jm Steijaert sold 6,567 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.50, for a total transaction of $2,006,218.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 4,606 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,407,133. This represents a 58.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Christopher J. Kempczinski sold 26,277 shares of McDonald’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $331.35, for a total transaction of $8,706,883.95. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 22,900 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,587,915. The trade was a 53.43% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 71,550 shares of company stock worth $23,484,957 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.25% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Argus upgraded shares of McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $380.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Erste Group Bank upgraded McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. BTIG Research boosted their target price on McDonald’s from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $320.00 price target on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, McDonald’s has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $337.57.

McDonald’s News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large product launch and strong buzz — McDonald’s is bringing the Big Arch Burger to U.S. menus in early March after successful tests abroad; widespread social-media praise and press curiosity could drive incremental store visits and average-unit-sales (AUV) upside. McDonald’s to Bring Successful Big Arch Burger to U.S. Menus
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional upgrade — Erste Group upgraded MCD to Buy (from Hold) and said it expects stronger sales growth in 2026, signaling greater confidence in McDonald’s ability to sustain revenue momentum. Erste Group Sees McDonald’s Benefiting from Strong Financial Profile
• Positive Sentiment: Positive consumer stories and momentum pieces — multiple outlets are highlighting McDonald’s recent product wins and multi‑year share gains, which support investor sentiment and retail interest. If You Invested $1K in McDonald’s Stock at the Beginning of 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst target lift but limited upside — JPMorgan raised its price target to $325 and kept an Overweight rating, which is supportive, but the target sits below the current share price, implying the firm sees more limited upside from here. JPMorgan Raises MCD Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional promos and seasonal items — initiatives like McDonald’s India “Protein Week” and the Shamrock Shake seasonal push help engagement and localized comps, but are incremental rather than game-changing for global revenue. McDonald’s India Celebrates Protein Week
• Neutral Sentiment: Market-wide volatility — broader index weakness and sector moves can pressure shares despite company-specific positives; investors should watch macro sentiment for short-term swings. Stock Market Today: Dow Dives

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.