McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Shares Purchased by Aprio Wealth Management LLC

Aprio Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 10.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 41,374 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,840 shares during the period. Aprio Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $9,555,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 36,080,505 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $9,752,921,000 after purchasing an additional 646,675 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in McDonald’s during the 2nd quarter worth $1,359,276,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its holdings in McDonald’s by 17.2% in 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 acquiring an additional 533,448 shares during the last quarter. Swiss National Bank grew 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 valued at $649,545,000 after buying an additional 134,480 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in McDonald’s by 3.4% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,909,321 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $593,366,000 after acquiring an additional 62,562 shares during the period. 70.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

McDonald’s Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of MCD opened at $258.15 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $182.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.97, a PEG ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 0.44. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $248.26 and a 200-day moving average of $283.44. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52 week low of $229.20 and a 52 week high of $341.75.

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 the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. The business 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 company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.19 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.93 per share. This represents a $7.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. 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 dividend payout ratio is 60.44%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on MCD shares. Freedom Capital upgraded McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Bank of America boosted their price target on McDonald’s from $339.00 to $343.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $280.00 to $260.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $295.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $306.00 to $285.00 in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. One 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, McDonald’s has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $294.73.

McDonald’s News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary suggests McDonald’s stock, which has fallen sharply this year amid weakness in consumer-discretionary shares, may be positioned for a rebound. The recent recovery could attract value-oriented investors if the company delivers resilient sales and cash flow. Mapping the Market: Beaten-down McDonald’s stock may be ripe for a rally
• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals in November, featuring collectible toys and trading cards. The promotion could support customer traffic, family visits and near-term sales, although its impact is likely temporary. McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is focusing on estimates for McDonald’s third-quarter 2026 revenue, earnings and operating metrics. The reports provide expectations rather than new company results, so the stock’s next major catalyst will be whether actual performance exceeds or falls short of those forecasts. Unveiling McDonald’s Q3 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: New holiday beverages and an $8 Quarter Pounder meal are scheduled for November. These value and seasonal offerings may help affordability perceptions and traffic, but investors will need evidence that promotions can improve demand without pressuring restaurant-level margins. McDonald’s adds new holiday drinks
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho cut its McDonald’s price target from $290 to $260 and assigned a neutral rating, indicating limited expected upside from recent levels. The revision reinforces concerns about valuation and the durability of cash-flow growth. Mizuho McDonald’s rating
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage also questions whether McDonald’s current valuation already reflects its expected cash generation, while the stock remains materially below its level at the start of the year. A planned multibillion-dollar modernization and AI drive-through initiative could improve efficiency over time, but it also introduces execution and investment risks.

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.