McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Shares Sold 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 Stock Performance

NYSE MCD opened at $250.54 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $177.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.35, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $248.68 and a 200 day moving average of $283.93. McDonald’s Corporation has a one year low of $229.20 and a one year high of $341.75.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $7.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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 quarterly revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.19 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm 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 represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 1st. This is a positive change from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is 60.44%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Freedom Capital raised shares of McDonald’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $308.00 to $297.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, September 28th. Guggenheim dropped their target price on McDonald’s from $290.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $295.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Monday. One investment 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 assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, McDonald’s has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.64.

Institutional Trading of McDonald’s

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MCD. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC purchased a new position in McDonald’s during the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,026,000. Borer Denton & Associates Inc. grew its stake in 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 valued at $3,746,000 after acquiring an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its stake in 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 valued at $397,822,000 after acquiring an additional 97,060 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Viking Fund Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 60.0% in the 3rd quarter. Viking Fund Management LLC now owns 40,000 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $9,238,000 after purchasing an additional 15,000 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

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

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.

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.