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

Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc. trimmed its position in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 57.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm 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 quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MCD. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its stake in McDonald’s by 0.6% during the first quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 5,590 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $1,718,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares during the period. Jacobsen Capital Management boosted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 2.9% in the first quarter. Jacobsen Capital Management now owns 1,267 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $394,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID boosted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 11.0% in the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 372 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $116,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the period. Millstone Evans Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 2.5% in the first quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 1,532 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $476,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Signature Equity Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 3.6% in the first quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC now owns 1,087 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $338,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

McDonald’s Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $250.54 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $248.68 and a 200 day moving average of $283.93. The company has a market capitalization of $177.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.35, a P/E/G ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $229.20 and a 52-week high of $341.75.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last announced 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 company had revenue of $7.10 billion for 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 firm’s revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $3.19 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced 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 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is currently 60.44%.

Trending Headlines about McDonald’s

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Monday, October 19th. Gordon Haskett decreased their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $315.00 to $285.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of McDonald’s from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Argus cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $320.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Oppenheimer cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $325.00 to $295.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.64.

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.