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 $1,001 and $15,000 in McDonald’s stock on October 27th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “IRA TWO” 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 $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.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 10/14/2026.

McDonald’s Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of MCD opened at $257.34 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $248.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $283.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $182.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.96, a P/E/G ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 0.44. McDonald’s Corporation has a 12-month low of $229.20 and a 12-month high of $341.75.

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, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.32 by $0.06. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 572.06% and a net margin of 31.72%. The business had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.13 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.19 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued 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 dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is currently 60.44%.

McDonald’s News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Oversold conditions are attracting buyers. Reuters reported that McDonald’s is on track for its weakest annual performance in decades, potentially creating room for a relief rally as investors look for value in a high-quality, cash-generating restaurant company. Mapping the Market: Beaten-down McDonald’s stock may be ripe for a rally
• Positive Sentiment: Seasonal promotions could support customer traffic. McDonald’s is rolling out an $8 Quarter Pounder meal beginning November 2, holiday beverages on November 3 and a Pokémon Happy Meal featuring 15 collectible toys and cards later in November. These limited-time offerings may help stimulate visits and sales during the important holiday period. $8 Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal
• Positive Sentiment: Technology investments may improve efficiency over time. The company’s planned multibillion-dollar overhaul reportedly includes “Archy,” an artificial-intelligence system for drive-thru operations. Successful deployment could improve order accuracy, speed and labor productivity, although execution remains important. McDonald’s AI overhaul
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings are the next major catalyst. Analysts expect earnings growth in McDonald’s upcoming report, but a Zacks analysis cautions that the company may not have the strongest setup for an earnings beat. Investors will focus on comparable sales, traffic, pricing and management’s outlook. McDonald’s reports next week
• Negative Sentiment: Consumer weakness and marketing changes remain risks. McDonald’s surprise decision to exit FIFA World Cup sponsorship illustrates efforts to reassess large marketing commitments, while continued pressure on discretionary spending could weigh on traffic and franchisee economics. McDonald’s FIFA sponsorship exit

Institutional Trading of McDonald’s

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the 1st quarter valued at $33,000. Burkett Financial Services LLC raised its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 2,312.5% in the 3rd quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 193 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC boosted its position in McDonald’s by 46.2% during the second quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC now owns 174 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Westfuller Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of McDonald’s by 140.0% in the second quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 180 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in McDonald’s in the 1st quarter valued at $51,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on MCD shares. Mizuho dropped their price objective 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. Argus cut their target price 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. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $300.00 to $270.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Piper Sandler set a $286.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, McDonald’s currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $295.64.

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.