Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA Sells 4,371 Shares of McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA cut its stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 4.2% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 100,597 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 4,371 shares during the quarter. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $23,232,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings 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 during the third quarter worth approximately $1,026,000. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. increased its position in McDonald’s by 16.9% during the second quarter. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. now owns 13,859 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $3,746,000 after buying an additional 2,000 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its stake in McDonald’s by 7.1% in the second 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 raised its stake in McDonald’s by 60.0% in the third 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. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on MCD shares. Gordon Haskett cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $315.00 to $285.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Freedom Capital raised McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Tigress Financial boosted their target price on McDonald’s from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on McDonald’s from $280.00 to $260.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Argus cut their price target on McDonald’s from $320.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $295.64.

McDonald’s Stock Performance

Shares of MCD opened at $248.49 on Monday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52 week low of $229.20 and a 52 week high of $341.75. The firm has a market cap of $175.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $249.43 and its 200 day simple moving average is $269.68.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $7.10 billion for 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 revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.19 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.84 earnings per share for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be given a $1.93 dividend. 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 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 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 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.