McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Pete Sessions

Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD). In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in McDonald’s stock on October 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “TRUST ONE” account.

Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 10/28/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $0 – $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 10/20/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 10/15/2026.

McDonald’s Trading Up 0.4%

McDonald’s stock opened at $250.54 on Thursday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1-year low of $229.20 and a 1-year high of $341.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $177.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $248.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $283.93.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share (EPS) 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 firm had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.13 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.19 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 EPS for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.93 per share. The ex-dividend date 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 yield of 3.1%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is currently 60.44%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on MCD shares. Daiwa Securities Group cut their price target on McDonald’s from $309.00 to $293.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Evercore lowered their price objective on McDonald’s from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Monday, October 19th. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on McDonald’s from $308.00 to $297.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, September 28th. One research 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 issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $295.64.

Key McDonald’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: After a significant decline, McDonald’s may be positioned for a technical recovery. Its defensive business model, global franchise network, dividends and buybacks could attract investors seeking stability at a lower price. Mapping the Market: Beaten-down McDonald’s stock may be ripe for a rally
• Positive Sentiment: The company is reportedly undertaking an $8.5 billion overhaul that includes “Archy,” an artificial-intelligence system for drive-thru operations. Successful automation could improve speed, labor efficiency and customer experience, although investors may remain cautious after a previous AI test was scrapped. McDonald’s $8.5-billion overhaul brings an AI called Archy to the drive-thru
• Positive Sentiment: Limited-time promotions—including the McRib, holiday beverages, value meals and a Pokémon Happy Meal collaboration—could support traffic, customer engagement and fourth-quarter sales, though their financial impact is likely modest. McDonald’s McRib Returns October 27 to Select U.S. Cities
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s reports earnings next week. Analysts expect earnings growth, but a Zacks preview says the company lacks the usual indicators for a likely earnings beat, increasing focus on comparable sales, value promotions and management’s outlook. McDonald’s Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Negative Sentiment: The broader consumer-discretionary weakness and McDonald’s steep year-to-date decline remain headwinds. The company’s decision to leave FIFA sponsorships may reduce marketing costs, but it also risks diminishing global brand visibility. McDonald’s surprise exit from the FIFA World Cup

Institutional Investors Weigh In On McDonald’s

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Hennessy Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of McDonald’s by 22.6% during the third quarter. Hennessy Advisors Inc. now owns 7,050 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $1,628,000 after buying an additional 1,300 shares during the period. Columbia Bank lifted its holdings in McDonald’s by 7.8% in the third quarter. Columbia Bank now owns 10,917 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $2,521,000 after buying an additional 789 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in McDonald’s in the third quarter worth about $45,815,000. Stevens Capital Partners lifted its holdings in McDonald’s by 162.6% in the third quarter. Stevens Capital Partners now owns 2,009 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $464,000 after buying an additional 1,244 shares during the period. Finally, Profund Advisors LLC boosted its position in McDonald’s by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 12,858 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $2,969,000 after acquiring an additional 553 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Sessions

Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023.

Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions’ career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.

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.