McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Stock Sold by Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc.

Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc. lessened its stake in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 57.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,518 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 2,009 shares during the quarter. Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $351,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in McDonald’s by 4,008.8% during the second quarter. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC now owns 84,230 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $22,768,000 after purchasing an additional 82,180 shares during the period. Ridgewood Investments LLC acquired a new position in McDonald’s in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,026,000. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 16.9% in the 2nd quarter. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. now owns 13,859 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $3,746,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 7.1% in the 2nd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 1,471,725 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $397,822,000 after buying an additional 97,060 shares during the period. Finally, Viking Fund Management LLC grew its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 60.0% in the 3rd quarter. Viking Fund Management LLC now owns 40,000 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $9,238,000 after buying an additional 15,000 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Price Performance

NYSE MCD opened at $250.54 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $177.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.35, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $248.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $283.93. McDonald’s Corporation has a 12 month low of $229.20 and a 12 month high of $341.75.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last announced its quarterly 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 analysts’ expectations of $7.13 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.19 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 EPS for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued a $1.93 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. 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%.

More McDonald’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is rolling out several traffic-driving promotions, including the return of the McRib in six U.S. cities, an $8 meal deal featuring a highly rated burger, and five holiday beverages. These limited-time offerings could support customer visits and seasonal sales. McDonald’s McRib Returns October 27 to Select U.S. Cities
• Positive Sentiment: A planned Pokémon Trading Card Game Happy Meal promotion in November and continued menu innovation may strengthen McDonald’s appeal to families and younger customers, although the financial impact is not yet quantified. McDonald’s x Pokémon TCG Collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street expects earnings growth in next week’s report. Investors are likely focused on comparable sales, consumer demand, value offerings and management’s outlook, while current coverage suggests McDonald’s may not have the strongest setup for an earnings beat. McDonald’s Reports Next Week
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s attracted elevated investor attention and edged higher alongside other restaurant stocks. However, the move appears more tied to sector positioning and comparisons with peers than to a new company-specific financial announcement. Wendy’s Take-Private Offer and Restaurant Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains cautious, with one assessment arguing that McDonald’s prior decline may not have fully reflected its risks. That view could limit upside until the company demonstrates stronger traffic, sales momentum or guidance. McDonald’s 30 Percent Decline Probably Isn’t Enough
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s decision to end its FIFA World Cup sponsorship indicates a shift in marketing spending and removes a high-profile global promotional platform. While it may reduce costs, investors could question whether the change affects brand visibility. McDonald’s FIFA Sponsorship Exit

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on MCD shares. Mizuho cut their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $300.00 to $290.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 31st. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective on McDonald’s from $309.00 to $293.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Argus lowered their price objective on McDonald’s from $320.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their target price on McDonald’s from $306.00 to $285.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Tigress Financial raised 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $295.64.

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.