Huntington National Bank Has $73.50 Million Stock Holdings in McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Huntington National Bank cut its position in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 4.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 240,486 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 11,630 shares during the quarter. Huntington National Bank’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $73,500,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MCD. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in McDonald’s during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Park Place Capital Corp grew its position in McDonald’s by 95.7% during the fourth quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 92 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC grew its position in McDonald’s by 1,616.7% during the fourth quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in McDonald’s during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Painted Porch Advisors LLC boosted its holdings 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 valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

McDonald’s News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is rolling out fresh promotional items, including a 2026 FIFA World Cup Happy Meal and Squishmallows tie-in, plus regional beverage offerings like refreshers and dirty sodas, which could help drive traffic and keep the brand top of mind for families and younger consumers. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Investor commentary remains constructive, with one article arguing McDonald’s still has a strong “moat,” reinforcing the view that its scale, franchise model, and brand strength can support earnings resilience. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s expansion in Ukraine suggests continued international growth, which can be a long-term support for revenue even in a challenging macro environment. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Viral social media attention around a McDonald’s nugget “hack” may boost brand visibility, but it is unlikely to materially affect fundamentals on its own. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: An insider sale by Joseph M. Erlinger of 333 shares is small relative to his remaining stake and does not appear to signal a major shift in outlook, though investors may note it. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s said it cannot meet its 2030 emissions targets and also fell short on a packaging goal, which could create ESG-related pressure and weigh on sentiment for some investors. Article Title

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 2,626 shares of McDonald’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $307.00, for a total value of $806,182.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 8,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,578,800. The trade was a 23.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 5,918 shares of company stock valued at $1,862,485 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.26% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Trading Up 0.7%

NYSE:MCD opened at $281.09 on Thursday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1 year low of $271.98 and a 1 year high of $341.75. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $297.03 and a 200-day moving average of $308.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $199.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 0.43.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.74 by $0.09. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.62% and a negative return on equity of 442.10%. The company had revenue of $6.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.47 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.67 earnings per share. McDonald’s’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 2nd will be paid a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 2nd. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is 61.34%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on MCD shares. Barclays decreased their price objective on McDonald’s from $380.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 8th. Evercore set a $350.00 price objective on McDonald’s in a report on Friday, May 8th. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on McDonald’s from $330.00 to $300.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on McDonald’s from $371.00 to $375.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded McDonald’s from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $334.45.

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.