8,161 McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Shares Sold by Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC

Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC reduced its holdings in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 77.1% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 2,426 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 8,161 shares during the quarter. Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $560,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. State Street Corp grew its stake in McDonald’s by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 36,080,505 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $9,752,921,000 after purchasing an additional 646,675 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,359,276,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its position in shares of McDonald’s by 17.2% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,637,785 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $1,130,587,000 after buying an additional 533,448 shares during the last quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in McDonald’s by 30,979.0% during the first quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,596,340 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $806,917,000 after purchasing an additional 2,587,986 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 6.9% in the 1st quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 2,089,980 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $649,545,000 after buying an additional 134,480 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Price Performance

NYSE:MCD traded down $0.37 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $242.60. 5,385,020 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,273,246. McDonald’s Corporation has a one year low of $229.20 and a one year high of $341.75. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $252.05 and a 200 day moving average price of $271.83. The company has a market cap of $171.68 billion, a PE ratio of 19.71, a P/E/G ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 0.44.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.32 by $0.06. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.72% and a negative return on equity of 572.06%. The business had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.19 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.84 EPS for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a $1.93 dividend. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 1st. This is an increase from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 60.44%.

Trending Headlines about McDonald’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS remains bullish on the company’s strategy. UBS said McDonald’s NEXT growth plan and renewed value offerings could outweigh near-term weakness in the U.S., positioning the company to gain global market share in 2027. McDonald’s NEXT Plan, Value Push Seen Outweighing Near-Term US Weakness, UBS Says
• Positive Sentiment: New products and promotions could support customer traffic. McDonald’s is introducing a limited-availability chicken product and bringing back Halloween Disney Villains Boo Buckets, while renewed interest in menu items and sauces highlights continued consumer engagement. These initiatives are likely modest positives unless they translate into sustained comparable-store sales growth. McDonald’s has launched a superb new chicken product McDonald’s Boo Buckets return with Disney villains theme
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary is divided. One Seeking Alpha analysis argues that investors should focus on McDonald’s durable franchise model and strategic fundamentals, while another warns that valuation, competition and operating risks make the stock unattractive. These are opinion pieces rather than new company guidance. Tune Out The Noise, This Is What Matters For McDonald’s
• Negative Sentiment: Allegations of menu-pricing and artificial-intelligence practices create reputational and legal risk. Reports describe a lawsuit and criticism involving claims that McDonald’s and Deloitte used pricing or AI-related methods to charge customers more. The allegations remain unresolved, but they could increase regulatory scrutiny and pressure the brand’s value perception. McDonald’s, Deloitte Under Fire Over Alleged Menu Pricing Scheme
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term U.S. weakness remains a concern. The UBS report itself acknowledges softer domestic conditions, while criticism of value, menu availability and product decisions may reinforce concerns about traffic and consumer sentiment. Why I Wouldn’t Touch McDonald’s With A 10 Ft Pole

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $282.00 to $270.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $310.00 to $305.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on McDonald’s from $290.00 to $285.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Tigress Financial lifted their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $295.94.

McDonald’s Company Profile

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.