McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Stock Position Raised by Vise Technologies Inc.

Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its position in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 18.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 35,847 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,540 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $8,278,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of McDonald’s by 4,008.8% in the second quarter. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC now owns 84,230 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $22,768,000 after purchasing an additional 82,180 shares during the last quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of McDonald’s during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,026,000. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. raised its position in shares of McDonald’s by 16.9% during the 2nd quarter. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. now owns 13,859 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $3,746,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of McDonald’s by 7.1% during the 2nd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 1,471,725 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $397,822,000 after purchasing an additional 97,060 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Viking Fund Management LLC raised its position in shares of McDonald’s by 60.0% during the 3rd quarter. Viking Fund Management LLC now owns 40,000 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $9,238,000 after purchasing an additional 15,000 shares during the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Piper Sandler set a $286.00 target price on McDonald’s in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. KeyCorp dropped their price target on McDonald’s from $305.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Loop Capital cut their price target on McDonald’s from $301.00 to $273.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Monday, October 19th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their price objective on McDonald’s from $290.00 to $260.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. One 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 issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $294.73.

McDonald’s Price Performance

Shares of NYSE MCD opened at $258.15 on Monday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $248.26 and a 200-day simple moving average of $283.44. The company has a market cap of $182.68 billion, a PE ratio of 20.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.42. 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 data on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.19 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 EPS for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $1.93 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $7.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. This is a boost from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is currently 60.44%.

Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary suggests McDonald’s stock, which has fallen sharply this year amid weakness in consumer-discretionary shares, may be positioned for a rebound. The recent recovery could attract value-oriented investors if the company delivers resilient sales and cash flow. Mapping the Market: Beaten-down McDonald’s stock may be ripe for a rally
• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals in November, featuring collectible toys and trading cards. The promotion could support customer traffic, family visits and near-term sales, although its impact is likely temporary. McDonald’s is bringing back Pokémon Happy Meals
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is focusing on estimates for McDonald’s third-quarter 2026 revenue, earnings and operating metrics. The reports provide expectations rather than new company results, so the stock’s next major catalyst will be whether actual performance exceeds or falls short of those forecasts. Unveiling McDonald’s Q3 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: New holiday beverages and an $8 Quarter Pounder meal are scheduled for November. These value and seasonal offerings may help affordability perceptions and traffic, but investors will need evidence that promotions can improve demand without pressuring restaurant-level margins. McDonald’s adds new holiday drinks
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho cut its McDonald’s price target from $290 to $260 and assigned a neutral rating, indicating limited expected upside from recent levels. The revision reinforces concerns about valuation and the durability of cash-flow growth. Mizuho McDonald’s rating
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage also questions whether McDonald’s current valuation already reflects its expected cash generation, while the stock remains materially below its level at the start of the year. A planned multibillion-dollar modernization and AI drive-through initiative could improve efficiency over time, but it also introduces execution and investment risks.

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.