Rice Partnership LLC Sells 2,117 Shares of McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Rice Partnership LLC trimmed its position in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 22.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,149 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 2,117 shares during the quarter. Rice Partnership LLC’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $2,222,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new stake in shares of McDonald’s in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Park Place Capital Corp boosted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 95.7% during the 4th quarter. Park Place Capital Corp now owns 92 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new position in McDonald’s during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Abound Financial LLC bought a new position in McDonald’s during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, DecisionPoint Financial LLC raised its position in McDonald’s by 1,616.7% in the 4th quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Evercore set a $350.00 price objective on shares of McDonald’s in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised McDonald’s from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and upped their target price for the company from $260.00 to $306.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Barclays dropped their price objective on McDonald’s from $380.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 8th. Erste Group Bank lowered McDonald’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $336.32.

Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: One Seeking Alpha article argues that McDonald’s recent sell-off is creating an opportunity for investors, signaling that the stock may be undervalued after its decline. McDonald’s Sell-Off Is Your Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Another article upgraded McDonald’s to Buy, saying its consistency deserves a higher valuation and pointing to accelerating top- and bottom-line growth as signs of a potential turnaround. McDonald’s: Consistency Deserves A Better Multiple (Rating Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: A separate bullish note said the stock is attractive after compression in earnings multiples and highlighted recent catalysts that could improve the business outlook. McDonald’s: Consistency Deserves A Better Multiple (Rating Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage from Zacks focused on generally optimistic Wall Street analyst sentiment, which can support shares when investors expect favorable estimates or ratings. Is McDonald’s (MCD) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several lifestyle and menu-focused stories highlighted product novelty, including a new Caesar sauce and a drink item resembling a Starbucks-style pink drink, but these appear more brand-interest driven than material near-term catalysts. Review: McDonald’s Caesar sauce is the tangy menu addition we didn’t know we needed
• Negative Sentiment: Some recent commentary remains cautious, with one piece saying McDonald’s stock “still not good enough,” reinforcing that not all investors are convinced the valuation or growth outlook has improved enough. McDonald’s: Still Not Good Enough
• Negative Sentiment: An article on MCD’s 2026 weakness noted the stock is down sharply this year and said investors are bracing for softer same-store sales ahead of the next earnings report, which can weigh on sentiment. McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Struggles Continue: What’s Behind the 2026 Decline?

McDonald’s Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:MCD opened at $267.50 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $276.94 and its 200 day moving average is $299.99. The stock has a market cap of $190.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 0.41. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52-week low of $264.09 and a 52-week high of $341.75.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 business had revenue of $6.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.47 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.67 EPS. McDonald’s’s revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 2nd were issued a $1.86 dividend. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 2nd. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is presently 61.34%.

Insider Transactions at McDonald’s

In related news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total value of $1,493,248.64. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 7,734 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,198,930.88. This represents a 40.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total transaction of $769,108.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,268 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,744,760.48. The trade was a 30.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 8,681 shares of company stock valued at $2,456,440. 0.26% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About McDonald’s

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.