McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Stock Sold by Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC

Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC lowered its position in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 8.6% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 26,549 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 2,505 shares during the period. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $6,131,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. purchased a new position in McDonald’s during the 1st quarter valued at about $33,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in McDonald’s during the 1st quarter valued at about $43,000. Burkett Financial Services LLC grew its position in McDonald’s by 2,312.5% during the 3rd quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 193 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares during the last quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC increased its stake in McDonald’s by 46.2% during the 2nd 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Westfuller Advisors LLC increased its stake in McDonald’s by 140.0% during the 2nd quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 180 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on MCD shares. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $285.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Citigroup cut their target price on McDonald’s from $305.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $339.00 to $343.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded shares of McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note 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 assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.64.

Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is bringing back popular limited-time offerings, including the McRib and a cult-favorite BBQ sandwich. The promotions could help improve traffic and comparable sales, although their impact is likely temporary. McDonald’s Is Bringing Back a Hugely Popular Menu Item Next Week
• Positive Sentiment: The stock’s sell-off has lifted its dividend yield to roughly 3%–3.2%, while McDonald’s has continued raising its payout and has earned “Dividend King” status. The higher yield may attract income-focused investors and provide valuation support. McDonald’s Is Crowned a Dividend King
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect a single-digit increase in third-quarter earnings, and management is relying on chicken launches and limited-time menu items to counter weaker U.S. traffic. McDonald’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is challenging tokenized trading of its shares on the OKX-ICE venue, citing investor-protection and regulatory-oversight concerns. The dispute is unlikely to materially affect restaurant operations or near-term earnings. Why Is McDonald’s Challenging Tokenized Trading of Its Shares?
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pricing is a concern as Taco Bell promotes a $2 item while McDonald’s works to balance affordability with margins. Slower traffic and economic pressure could weigh on comparable-store sales. Taco Bell Rolls Out $2 Item as McDonald’s Wrestles With Pricing
• Negative Sentiment: A federal lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of AI-fueled price fixing; the company says the allegations contain inaccuracies. Even if ultimately dismissed, the litigation creates reputational and regulatory overhang. McDonald’s Accused of AI-Fueled Price Fixing
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group trimmed its FY2027 EPS forecast slightly to $13.78 from $13.80. Although the reduction is minor, it reinforces concerns that growth may remain subdued. McDonald’s Analyst Estimates

McDonald’s Stock Down 1.6%

McDonald’s stock opened at $248.49 on Friday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $229.20 and a 52-week high of $341.75. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $249.43 and its 200 day moving average is $269.96. The company has a market cap of $175.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.13, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44.

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

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be given a dividend of $1.93 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. This is a positive change from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is currently 60.44%.

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.