McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Stock Sale Reported 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

MCD stock opened at $257.34 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $182.10 billion, a PE ratio of 19.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.86 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 50 day moving average price is $248.49 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $283.68.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 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 company had revenue of $7.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.19 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts predict 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. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. This is a boost from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is 60.44%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MCD has been the subject of several analyst reports. Bank of America increased their target price on McDonald’s from $339.00 to $343.00 in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Melius Research decreased their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $250.00 to $230.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $300.00 to $290.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on McDonald’s from $285.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on McDonald’s from $290.00 to $285.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.64.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On McDonald’s

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 36,080,505 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $9,752,921,000 after purchasing an additional 646,675 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,359,276,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 17.2% in the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,637,785 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $1,130,587,000 after buying an additional 533,448 shares in the last quarter. Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of McDonald’s by 3.4% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,909,321 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $593,366,000 after acquiring an additional 62,562 shares during the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s

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

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.