McDonald's (MCD) News Today $319.63 -1.60 (-0.50%) As of 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why is McDonald's Down Today?McDonald’s Co. (NYSE:MCD) is seeing mixed investor reactions amid several recent developments: Earnings Estimate Cut: Zacks Research lowered its Q4 2025 EPS estimate to $3.06 (from $3.09) and trimmed its full-year forecast to $12.25 per share, weighing on outlook. Dividend Boost: The Board declared a $1.77 quarterly dividend (annualized $7.08), reflecting a 2.22% yield and underlining strong cash flow. Institutional Buying: Shay Capital initiated a new stake in MCD, while Silvercrest Asset Management increased its holding by 56.1% in Q4, signaling confidence from large investors. Growth Plans: McDonald’s announced it will open 900 new U.S. locations, highlighting its aggressive expansion strategy and potential revenue upside. Consumer Trends & Risks: Marketing buzz around the return of Squishmallows Happy Meals and a viral “McMigraine” hack have driven foot traffic. However, proposed consumer boycotts over DEI issues and isolated incidents at restaurants pose near-term reputational risks. Overall, downward revisions to earnings estimates have put pressure on the shares, even as strong dividends, institutional buying and an ambitious growth pipeline offer offsetting support.Posted 1h agoAI generated MCD Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period McDonald's Snack Wrap: Is the Viral Food Favorite Returning on July 14?May 20 at 10:15 PM | msn.comMcDONALD'S ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDENDMay 20 at 6:30 PM | prnewswire.comLesbian teen attacked inside Illinois McDonald'sMay 20 at 4:42 PM | nbcnews.comWalmart boycott 2.0 begins, Sam's Club included, Target, McDonald's nextMay 20 at 4:42 PM | msn.comWoman brutally attacked at McDonald’s for her sexual orientation, IL cops sayMay 20 at 4:42 PM | msn.com'All because I like girls': Woman suffers homophobic attack at McDonald'sMay 20 at 4:42 PM | msn.comRonald McDonald House Charities Bay Area Honors 18-Year Journey of Central Valley Family and Invites Community to Get InvolvedMay 20 at 12:00 PM | businesswire.comMcDonald’s Just Brought Back Its Squishmallows Happy Meal and Fans Are Freaking OutMay 20 at 11:42 AM | msn.comMcDonald’s makes big change to popular menu itemMay 20 at 11:42 AM | msn.com7-day Walmart spending freeze over DEI is now, new Target and McDonald's boycotts coming soonMay 20 at 11:42 AM | cowboyswire.usatoday.comMcDonald's locations are disappearing in downtown Chicago, but new restaurants are giving it a shotMay 20 at 11:42 AM | msn.comTexas Bank & Trust Co Takes Position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Texas Bank & Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 10,250 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at aMay 20 at 7:41 AM | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Q1 Earnings TranscriptMay 20 at 7:19 AM | marketbeat.comTang Capital Management LLC Makes New Investment in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Tang Capital Management LLC bought a new position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 3,365 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximately $975,000. A number ofMay 20 at 6:24 AM | marketbeat.comToronto Dominion Bank Sells 82,339 Shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Toronto Dominion Bank trimmed its holdings in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 21.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 303,643 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 82,339 sharMay 20 at 6:07 AM | marketbeat.comTriumph Capital Management Takes Position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Triumph Capital Management bought a new position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 1,140 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximately $331,000. Other hedge funds anMay 20 at 3:38 AM | marketbeat.comQ4 EPS Estimates for McDonald's Lowered by Zacks ResearchMay 20 at 2:51 AM | americanbankingnews.comShay Capital LLC Acquires New Holdings in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Shay Capital LLC acquired a new stake in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 1,100 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximaMay 19 at 6:36 AM | marketbeat.comSilvercrest Asset Management Group LLC Increases Stock Position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 56.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 77,028 shares of the fast-food giaMay 19 at 6:14 AM | marketbeat.comShooting in McDonald’s parking lot kills 23-year-old manMay 19 at 3:44 AM | msn.comMan shot, killed in McDonald’s parking lot in OhioMay 18 at 10:40 PM | msn.comHow Much Has McDonald's Raised Its Prices Since 2019?May 18 at 10:40 PM | msn.comPeople swear by this McDonald’s ‘migraine hack’ order to relieve their pain: ‘It’s immediately cured’May 18 at 10:40 PM | msn.comRafferty Asset Management LLC Raises Stock Holdings in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Rafferty Asset Management LLC increased its position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 13.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,785 shares of the fast-food giant's stock aftMay 18 at 6:36 AM | marketbeat.comRaiffeisen Bank International AG Invests $2.46 Million in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Raiffeisen Bank International AG bought a new position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 8,504 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximMay 18 at 6:36 AM | marketbeat.comMichigan's incoming McDonald's All-American raves about Wolverine coaching staffMay 17 at 6:06 PM | msn.comMcDonald's Plans Massive U.S. Expansion With 900 New LocationsMay 17 at 12:56 PM | msn.comKrispy Kreme sued by investors over McDonald’s dealMay 17 at 12:56 PM | msn.comDon’t Sleep on These 3 McDonald’s Hacks — They’re Actually UsefulMay 17 at 12:56 PM | msn.comMcDonald's menu improves another popular itemMay 17 at 12:56 PM | msn.comMcDonald's begins phasing out favorite meal option as new restaurants are builtMay 17 at 7:56 AM | msn.comPolar Asset Management Partners Inc. Makes New $49.28 Million Investment in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 170,000 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 17 at 7:27 AM | marketbeat.comProShare Advisors LLC Sells 13,895 Shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)ProShare Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 1.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 874,099 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 13,895 sharMay 17 at 7:02 AM | marketbeat.comOne McDonald’s location isn’t allowing customers under 21 to eat insideMay 16, 2025 | msn.comSquishmallows Back in McDonald’s Happy Meals Until June 9May 16, 2025 | msn.comMcDonald's announces return of beloved menu itemMay 16, 2025 | msn.comSaudi Arabia Food Services Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2024 & 2025-2030: McDonald's, KFC, and Domino's Strengthen Presence, Herfy Expands into Africa as Saudi Fast-Food Brands Go GlobalMay 16, 2025 | globenewswire.comQuantinno Capital Management LP Buys 20,140 Shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Quantinno Capital Management LP boosted its stake in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 38.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 72,740 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after acquiring aMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comPathstone Holdings LLC Cuts Stake in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Pathstone Holdings LLC reduced its stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 5.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 112,741 shares of the fast-food giMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMufg Securities Americas Inc. Acquires New Stake in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Mufg Securities Americas Inc. bought a new position in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 10,578 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at appMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comNearwater Capital Markets Ltd Makes New $55.13 Million Investment in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)Nearwater Capital Markets Ltd bought a new stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 190,174 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximately $55,130,000. McDonaldMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD) Shares Acquired by Nuveen Asset Management LLCNuveen Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 5.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,595,245 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after purMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comTariffs, Diddy's trial, Pete Rose and McDonald's big hiring plans: Your week in reviewMay 16, 2025 | msn.comA Virginia McDonald’s is banning customers under 21: Here’s whyMay 16, 2025 | msn.comWhat is next for McDonald's as the world's largest fast-food chain turns 85May 16, 2025 | msn.comUnwrapping claims Trump provided 'mobile McDonald's' by Saudi governmentMay 16, 2025 | msn.comMcDonald's Snack Wrap: When Is the Viral Food Favorite Returning?May 16, 2025 | msn.comMIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. Reduces Holdings in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. cut its stake in shares of McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 28.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 123,264 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 47,May 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD) Shares Sold by Moore Capital Management LPMoore Capital Management LP trimmed its holdings in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 52.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,067 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 2,May 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comOCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Buys Shares of 7,500 McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD)OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC bought a new stake in McDonald's Co. (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 7,500 shares of the faMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get McDonald's News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MCD and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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