Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac Takes $4.10 Million Position in McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 13,381 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock, valued at approximately $4,097,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Park Place Capital Corp increased its position in McDonald’s by 95.7% during the fourth quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 92 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC increased its position in McDonald’s by 1,616.7% during the fourth quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in McDonald’s during the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Painted Porch Advisors LLC increased its position in McDonald’s by 735.7% during the third quarter. Painted Porch Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Trading Down 1.1%

McDonald’s stock opened at $277.91 on Friday. McDonald’s Corporation has a 12 month low of $271.98 and a 12 month high of $341.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $296.06 and its 200-day moving average is $308.77. The company has a market capitalization of $197.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.91, a PEG ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.43.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.74 by $0.09. McDonald’s had a negative return on equity of 442.10% and a net margin of 31.62%.The company had revenue of $6.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.47 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.67 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts predict that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 2nd will be given a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 2nd. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is presently 61.34%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on McDonald’s from $360.00 to $375.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Guggenheim lowered their price target on McDonald’s from $325.00 to $320.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on McDonald’s from $330.00 to $305.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 8th. KeyCorp decreased their target price on McDonald’s from $345.00 to $330.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Tigress Financial upped their target price on McDonald’s from $360.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $334.45.

More McDonald’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is rolling out fresh promotions, including a 2026 FIFA World Cup Happy Meal, Squishmallows tie-ins, and regional beverage offerings such as refreshers and dirty sodas, which could help drive customer traffic and keep the brand highly visible. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains generally constructive, with analyst coverage still reflecting a moderate buy outlook and price targets above the current share price, suggesting some investors see the stock as undervalued. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s continues to benefit from its strong brand moat and recurring franchise-driven cash flow, which supports earnings resilience even in a tougher consumer backdrop. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: An insider sale by Joseph M. Erlinger of 333 shares was disclosed, but the transaction was small and does not by itself signal a major shift in the company’s outlook. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Viral social media interest in a McDonald’s nugget “hack” may help brand buzz, but it is unlikely to materially change fundamentals on its own. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s said it cannot meet its 2030 emissions targets and also missed a packaging goal, which could create ESG-related pressure and weigh on sentiment. Article Title

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 333 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.11, for a total value of $93,276.63. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 7,734 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,166,370.74. The trade was a 4.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders sold 5,918 shares of company stock valued at $1,862,485 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.26% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Profile

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is a global quick-service restaurant company best known for its hamburgers, French fries and breakfast offerings. The company develops, operates and franchises a system of restaurants that sell a range of food and beverage items, including signature products such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, McCafé coffee beverages and a variety of salads, desserts and seasonal menu items. McDonald’s serves customers through company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, and it supports sales via dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering platforms and third-party delivery partnerships.

Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single San Bernardino, California restaurant, the business was transformed into a franchising model after Ray Kroc joined in the mid-1950s and led the brand’s national and international expansion.