Nadler Financial Group Inc. Acquires 3,360 Shares of McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Nadler Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 98.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,773 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,360 shares during the period. Nadler Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $1,564,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. State Street Corp increased its position in McDonald’s by 1.8% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 36,080,505 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $9,752,921,000 after buying an additional 646,675 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in McDonald’s during the second quarter valued at about $1,359,276,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its holdings in McDonald’s by 17.2% during the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,637,785 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $1,130,587,000 after buying an additional 533,448 shares in the last quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of McDonald’s by 30,979.0% in the first quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,596,340 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $806,917,000 after buying an additional 2,587,986 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Swiss National Bank lifted its position in shares of McDonald’s by 6.9% in the first quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 2,089,980 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $649,545,000 after buying an additional 134,480 shares during the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

McDonald’s Price Performance

Shares of MCD opened at $248.49 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $175.84 billion, a PE ratio of 20.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. McDonald’s Corporation has a one year low of $229.20 and a one year high of $341.75. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $249.43 and its 200 day moving average price is $269.68.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last released its 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 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 analyst estimates of $7.13 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.19 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.84 earnings per share for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared 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. This is an increase from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 60.44%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MCD has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. HSBC cut their price objective on McDonald’s from $357.00 to $356.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Monday, October 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on McDonald’s from $280.00 to $260.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Gordon Haskett decreased their target price 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. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, McDonald’s currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $295.64.

Key Stories Impacting McDonald’s

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 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.