Nadler Financial Group Inc. Acquires 3,360 Shares of McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Nadler Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 98.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,773 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,360 shares during the quarter. Nadler Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $1,564,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of MCD. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. bought a new position in McDonald’s during the first quarter worth $33,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in McDonald’s during the 1st quarter valued at $51,000. POM Investment Strategies LLC boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 46.2% in the 2nd quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC now owns 174 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Westfuller Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 140.0% in the 2nd quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 180 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the period. Finally, Burkett Financial Services LLC boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 2,312.5% in the 3rd quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 193 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Loop Capital decreased their price target on shares of McDonald’s from $301.00 to $273.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Guggenheim cut their price objective on shares of McDonald’s from $290.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 5th. KeyCorp reduced their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $305.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $295.00 to $250.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Monday, October 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned 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.com, McDonald’s currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $295.64.

More McDonald’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is bringing back popular limited-time offerings, including the McRib and a cult-favorite BBQ sandwich. The promotions could help improve traffic and comparable sales, although their impact is likely temporary. McDonald’s Is Bringing Back a Hugely Popular Menu Item Next Week
• Positive Sentiment: The stock’s sell-off has lifted its dividend yield to roughly 3%–3.2%, while McDonald’s has continued raising its payout and has earned “Dividend King” status. The higher yield may attract income-focused investors and provide valuation support. McDonald’s Is Crowned a Dividend King
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect a single-digit increase in third-quarter earnings, and management is relying on chicken launches and limited-time menu items to counter weaker U.S. traffic. McDonald’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is challenging tokenized trading of its shares on the OKX-ICE venue, citing investor-protection and regulatory-oversight concerns. The dispute is unlikely to materially affect restaurant operations or near-term earnings. Why Is McDonald’s Challenging Tokenized Trading of Its Shares?
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pricing is a concern as Taco Bell promotes a $2 item while McDonald’s works to balance affordability with margins. Slower traffic and economic pressure could weigh on comparable-store sales. Taco Bell Rolls Out $2 Item as McDonald’s Wrestles With Pricing
• Negative Sentiment: A federal lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of AI-fueled price fixing; the company says the allegations contain inaccuracies. Even if ultimately dismissed, the litigation creates reputational and regulatory overhang. McDonald’s Accused of AI-Fueled Price Fixing
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group trimmed its FY2027 EPS forecast slightly to $13.78 from $13.80. Although the reduction is minor, it reinforces concerns that growth may remain subdued. McDonald’s Analyst Estimates

McDonald’s Price Performance

Shares of MCD stock opened at $248.49 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $175.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.83 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 stock has a fifty day moving average price of $249.43 and a 200 day moving average price of $269.68.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.32 by $0.06. The firm 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 was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.19 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.84 EPS for the current year.

McDonald’s Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be issued a dividend of $1.93 per share. This represents a $7.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. This is a positive change from McDonald’s’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. McDonald’s’s payout ratio is 60.44%.

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.