McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Given New $260.00 Price Target at Mizuho

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) had its price objective lowered by Mizuho from $290.00 to $260.00 in a research report released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the fast-food giant’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Bank of America boosted their price objective on McDonald’s from $339.00 to $343.00 in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $295.00 target price on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Monday, September 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $325.00 to $300.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on McDonald’s from $295.00 to $250.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $294.73.

McDonald’s Trading Up 0.3%

MCD opened at $258.15 on Friday. McDonald’s has a 12-month low of $229.20 and a 12-month high of $341.75. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $248.26 and a two-hundred day moving average of $283.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $182.68 billion, a PE ratio of 20.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 0.44.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last released its quarterly earnings data 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. The business had revenue of $7.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.13 billion. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.72% and a negative return on equity of 572.06%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.19 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that McDonald’s will post 12.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On McDonald’s

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MCD. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the second quarter worth about $1,359,276,000. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in McDonald’s by 132.1% in the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,325,880 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $412,071,000 after buying an additional 754,596 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in McDonald’s by 1.8% during 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 buying an additional 646,675 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted 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 valued at $1,130,587,000 after acquiring an additional 533,448 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ascentis Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 23,222.1% in the 2nd quarter. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC now owns 478,103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $129,236,000 after purchasing an additional 476,053 shares in the last quarter. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories 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.