Generali Investments Management Co LLC Cuts Stake in McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Generali Investments Management Co LLC lessened its stake in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 13.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 13,942 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 2,109 shares during the quarter. McDonald’s accounts for 0.8% of Generali Investments Management Co LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest position. Generali Investments Management Co LLC’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $3,769,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of McDonald’s by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 72,351,127 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $22,112,675,000 after buying an additional 703,458 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 35,983,997 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $10,997,789,000 after acquiring an additional 959,140 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in McDonald’s by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 17,038,519 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $5,195,965,000 after acquiring an additional 76,090 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its position in McDonald’s by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 9,474,749 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $2,895,768,000 after acquiring an additional 277,617 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of McDonald’s during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,890,438,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at McDonald’s

In other news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total transaction of $1,493,248.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,734 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,198,930.88. This represents a 40.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total value of $769,108.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,268 shares in the company, valued at $1,744,760.48. The trade was a 30.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 8,348 shares of company stock worth $2,355,634 in the last three months. 0.26% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

McDonald’s Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:MCD opened at $273.30 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $194.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.07 and a beta of 0.41. McDonald’s Corporation has a 1-year low of $260.96 and a 1-year high of $341.75. The company’s fifty day moving average is $273.98 and its two-hundred day moving average is $296.14.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.32 by $0.06. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.72% and a negative return on equity of 512.80%. The company had revenue of $7.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.13 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $3.19 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 60.44%.

Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: A Hello Kitty and Godzilla crossover scheduled to launch August 18 could generate customer interest and support limited-time promotional sales, particularly in international markets. McDonald’s Hello Kitty and Godzilla crossover arrives August 18
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighting menu updates, ordering options and new or unusual products show that McDonald’s is continuing to use innovation and promotions to refresh its offering and attract visits. McDonald’s is making some big changes to its menu
• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s franchise-heavy model continues to compare favorably with other consumer stocks because of its global scale, high margins and recurring free cash flow, supporting the long-term investment case. Airbnb vs. McDonald’s: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. UBS Group set a $305.00 target price on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $322.00 to $319.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $305.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $325.00 to $305.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Guggenheim decreased their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $320.00 to $290.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $325.44.

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.