McDonald’s Corporation $MCD Stock Purchased by E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB

E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB raised its position in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 10.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 22,129 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,150 shares during the period. E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $5,110,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in McDonald’s by 14.3% during the third quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 23,048 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $5,323,000 after buying an additional 2,876 shares during the last quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas lifted its holdings in McDonald’s by 7.9% during the 3rd quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 185,303 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $45,023,000 after purchasing an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Crescent Grove Advisors LLC boosted its position in McDonald’s by 46.1% during the third quarter. Crescent Grove Advisors LLC now owns 1,151 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $266,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares during the period. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 13.3% during the 3rd quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,726 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $419,000 after buying an additional 203 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Flavin Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in McDonald’s by 11.3% in the 3rd quarter. Flavin Financial Services Inc. now owns 8,358 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $1,930,000 after buying an additional 848 shares during the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MCD has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $260.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on McDonald’s in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on McDonald’s from $285.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $282.00 to $270.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Melius Research reduced their target price on McDonald’s from $250.00 to $230.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, September 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned 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 a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $295.64.

McDonald’s Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE MCD opened at $252.50 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $178.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 0.44. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $249.91 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $270.11. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $229.20 and a 52-week high of $341.75.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.13 billion. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 572.06% and a net margin of 31.72%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.19 EPS. Analysts predict that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.84 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. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued 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 yield of 3.1%. This is a positive change from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is presently 60.44%.

McDonald’s News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s recently raised its dividend and has joined the “Dividend Kings,” supporting the stock’s income appeal. At roughly 29% below its 52-week high and with a reported yield near 3.2%, some analysts view the sell-off as a potential long-term entry point. McDonald’s Is 29% Below Its 52-Week High and Yields 3.2%
• Positive Sentiment: The McRib’s limited-time return, along with Halloween promotions and other collectible-focused offerings, could generate customer traffic and incremental sales. Menu innovation—including chicken launches and limited-time products—is being viewed as a possible way to offset slower U.S. comparable sales. Can MCD’s Menu Innovation Offset Slower U.S. Comparable Sales Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is planning its first chef’s-table event led by “Top Chef” winner Tristen Epps. The high-profile experience may create brand publicity, but its direct financial contribution is likely limited. McDonald’s Is Hosting Its First-Ever Chef’s Table Experience
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect a single-digit earnings increase when McDonald’s reports third-quarter results next month. The forecast offers some earnings support, though investors will likely focus on comparable sales, traffic and management’s outlook. McDonald’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s continues to face weak customer traffic and pressure to balance affordability with profitability. Taco Bell’s rollout of a $2 offering highlights the intensifying value competition and could make pricing decisions more difficult. Taco Bell Rolls Out $2 Item as McDonald’s Wrestles With Pricing
• Negative Sentiment: The company is accused in federal court of using artificial intelligence in an alleged price-fixing scheme. McDonald’s says the lawsuit contains inaccuracies, but the claims create potential legal, reputational and regulatory risk. McDonald’s Accused of AI-Fueled Price Fixing

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.