McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Stock Position Raised by Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.

Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. raised its stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 210,599 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,600 shares during the quarter. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $48,636,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Abound Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Purpose Unlimited Inc. purchased a new position in McDonald’s in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. purchased a new position in McDonald’s in the first quarter worth $33,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in McDonald’s in the first quarter valued at $43,000. Finally, Financial Life Planners purchased a new stake in McDonald’s during the first quarter valued at about $51,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Stock Performance

Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $236.64 on Friday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $229.20 and a 52-week high of $341.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $167.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.22, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.44. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $256.02 and its 200-day moving average price is $274.80.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.32 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.13 billion. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.72% and a negative return on equity of 572.06%. The firm’s revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.19 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $1.93 per share. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. This is a positive change from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is currently 60.44%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. BTIG Research cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $350.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Piper Sandler set a $286.00 price objective on McDonald’s in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. HC Wainwright set a $250.00 target price on McDonald’s in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Tigress Financial upped their target price on McDonald’s from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Evercore reduced their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.94.

McDonald’s News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s outperformed during a weaker broader market session, suggesting investors may be viewing the stock as a defensive consumer name. Its high-margin, approximately 98%-franchised model and strong cash generation remain important supports. Why the Market Dipped But McDonald’s Gained Today
• Positive Sentiment: BetterInvesting Magazine identified MCD as an “Undervalued Stock,” while commentary highlighted its profitability, cash flows and compressed valuation after a prolonged decline. The company’s accelerated dividend decision and new U.S. president also signal a continued focus on shareholder returns and improving domestic execution. BetterInvesting Magazine Update
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is promoting its Monopoly campaign, pickle-focused products and Chicago Marathon pickle-juice activation. These initiatives could boost traffic and brand engagement, but their direct effect on revenue and earnings is uncertain. McDonald’s Monopoly Returns
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s faces a proposed federal class-action lawsuit alleging its AI-enhanced pricing tool helps franchisees exchange nonpublic sales data and coordinate prices. McDonald’s denies the allegations, saying the system only recommends prices and does not set menu prices, but the case creates potential antitrust costs, reputational damage and regulatory risk. McDonald’s Sued Over AI Pricing Tool
• Negative Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein lowered its price target from $295 to $250 and assigned a “market perform” rating, reflecting concern about McDonald’s growth outlook. Reports also say $5 meals and other promotions have not restored customer visits, while franchisees are resisting costly restaurant upgrades connected to the company’s $8.5 billion modernization plan. McDonald’s Deals Are Not Winning Customers Back

McDonald’s 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.