McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Shares Sold by Rep. Pete Sessions

Key Points

• Rep. Pete Sessions sold $15,001–$50,000 of McDonald’s shares from his “TRUST ONE” account on October 2, with additional McDonald’s shares sold on October 27. He also reported sales of several other major stocks.
• McDonald’s shares opened at $250.54, while the company reported quarterly EPS of $3.38, exceeding estimates, and revenue of $7.10 billion, up 3.7% year over year.
• McDonald’s raised its quarterly dividend to $1.93 per share, equivalent to an annualized $7.72 dividend and a 3.1% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $295.64, though several firms recently lowered their targets.

Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of McDonald's Corporation NYSE: MCD. In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in McDonald's stock on October 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "TRUST ONE" account.

Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney NYSE: DIS on 10/28/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of McDonald's NYSE: MCD on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lowe's Companies NYSE: LOW on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat NASDAQ: SOLS on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo NASDAQ: PEP on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $0 - $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies NYSE: REZI on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines NYSE: IBM on 10/20/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B on 10/15/2026.

McDonald's Price Performance

McDonald's stock opened at $250.54 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $177.30 billion, a PE ratio of 20.35, a P/E/G ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.44. The stock's fifty day moving average is $248.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $283.93. McDonald's Corporation has a 1-year low of $229.20 and a 1-year high of $341.75.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.06. McDonald's had a negative return on equity of 572.06% and a net margin of 31.72%. The business had revenue of $7.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.13 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $3.19 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that McDonald's Corporation will post 12.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald's Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a $1.93 dividend. This is a boost from McDonald's's previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. This represents a $7.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald's's payout ratio is 60.44%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MCD. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. purchased a new position in McDonald's during the 1st quarter worth $33,000. Burkett Financial Services LLC increased its stake in McDonald's by 2,312.5% in the third 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. POM Investment Strategies LLC increased its stake in McDonald's by 46.2% in the second 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 raised its holdings in shares of McDonald's by 140.0% in the second quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 180 shares of the fast-food giant's stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in McDonald's in the 1st quarter valued at about $51,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.29% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about McDonald's

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is rolling out several traffic-driving promotions, including the return of the McRib in six U.S. cities, an $8 meal deal featuring a highly rated burger, and five holiday beverages. These limited-time offerings could support customer visits and seasonal sales. McDonald's McRib Returns October 27 to Select U.S. Cities
• Positive Sentiment: A planned Pokémon Trading Card Game Happy Meal promotion in November and continued menu innovation may strengthen McDonald’s appeal to families and younger customers, although the financial impact is not yet quantified. McDonald’s x Pokémon TCG Collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street expects earnings growth in next week’s report. Investors are likely focused on comparable sales, consumer demand, value offerings and management’s outlook, while current coverage suggests McDonald’s may not have the strongest setup for an earnings beat. McDonald's Reports Next Week
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s attracted elevated investor attention and edged higher alongside other restaurant stocks. However, the move appears more tied to sector positioning and comparisons with peers than to a new company-specific financial announcement. Wendy’s Take-Private Offer and Restaurant Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains cautious, with one assessment arguing that McDonald’s prior decline may not have fully reflected its risks. That view could limit upside until the company demonstrates stronger traffic, sales momentum or guidance. McDonald's 30 Percent Decline Probably Isn't Enough
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s decision to end its FIFA World Cup sponsorship indicates a shift in marketing spending and removes a high-profile global promotional platform. While it may reduce costs, investors could question whether the change affects brand visibility. McDonald’s FIFA Sponsorship Exit

Analyst Ratings Changes

MCD has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Guggenheim decreased their target price on McDonald's from $290.00 to $250.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of McDonald's from $308.00 to $297.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on shares of McDonald's from $295.00 to $250.00 and set a "market perform" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. BTIG Research reissued a "buy" rating and set a $295.00 price objective on shares of McDonald's in a report on Monday. Finally, Oppenheimer reduced their price objective on shares of McDonald's from $325.00 to $295.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $295.64.

About Representative Sessions

Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023. Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions' career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.

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.

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