McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Shares Acquired Rep. C. Scott Franklin

Representative C. Scott Franklin (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD). In a filing disclosed on September 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in McDonald’s stock on August 26th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “FIDELITY ROTH IRA” account.

Representative C. Scott Franklin also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) on 8/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) on 8/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 8/20/2026.

McDonald’s Price Performance

Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $248.69 on Friday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1 year low of $247.65 and a 1 year high of $341.75. The firm has a market cap of $175.98 billion, a PE ratio of 20.20, a PEG ratio of 2.69 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $264.98 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $283.86.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.32 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.13 billion. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.72% and a negative return on equity of 572.06%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.19 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.88 earnings per share for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced 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 is an increase from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. This represents a $7.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is 60.44%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On McDonald’s

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MCD. Abound Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Purpose Unlimited Inc. purchased a new stake in McDonald’s in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. bought a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the 1st quarter worth approximately $33,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in McDonald’s in the 1st quarter worth $43,000. Finally, POM Investment Strategies LLC boosted its stake in shares of 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. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s raised its quarterly dividend 3.8% to $1.93 per share, or $7.72 annualized, marking 50 consecutive years of increases and officially placing the company among the Dividend Kings. The increase supports the stock’s income appeal, with a yield of approximately 3.1%. McDonald’s marks 50 consecutive years of dividend increases
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG initiated or reiterated a “Buy” rating, while Citigroup maintained a Buy rating despite reducing its price target from $345 to $310. The revised target still implies substantial potential upside from current levels. McDonald’s earns Buy rating from BTIG Research
• Positive Sentiment: One Wall Street analyst argues that the selloff has created a possible 45% recovery opportunity if McDonald’s can restore sales momentum and close its valuation gap with the broader market. McDonald’s potential 45% gain

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently issued reports on MCD shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $295.00 target price on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $319.00 to $308.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Guggenheim reduced their price objective on McDonald’s from $320.00 to $290.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Argus decreased their price objective on McDonald’s from $320.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised McDonald’s to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, August 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, McDonald’s has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $316.39.

About Representative Franklin

Scott Franklin (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Franklin (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 18th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Scott Franklin was born in Thomaston, Georgia. Franklin graduated from Lakeland High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 2000 and the U.S. Navy Reserve from 2000 to 2012.

Franklin earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 and an M.B.A. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994. Franklin’s career experience includes owning an insurance agency and working as a naval aviator with the U.S. Navy.

About McDonald’s

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.