Huntington National Bank Has $73.50 Million Stock Holdings in McDonald’s Corporation $MCD

Huntington National Bank decreased its position in shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 4.6% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 240,486 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock after selling 11,630 shares during the quarter. Huntington National Bank’s holdings in McDonald’s were worth $73,500,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in McDonald’s during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Park Place Capital Corp lifted its holdings in 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 buying an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC lifted its holdings in McDonald’s by 1,616.7% during the 4th quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 103 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in McDonald’s during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Painted Porch Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in McDonald’s by 735.7% during the 3rd quarter. Painted Porch Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.29% of the company’s stock.

McDonald’s Stock Performance

Shares of McDonald’s stock opened at $281.09 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $297.03 and a two-hundred day moving average of $308.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $199.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.17, a PEG ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 0.43. McDonald’s Corporation has a 52 week low of $271.98 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 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.74 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $6.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.47 billion. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.62% and a negative return on equity of 442.10%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.67 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that McDonald’s Corporation will post 12.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

McDonald’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 2nd will be given a $1.86 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 2nd. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. McDonald’s’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.34%.

Insider Activity at McDonald’s

In related news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 333 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $280.11, for a total value of $93,276.63. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 7,734 shares in the company, valued at $2,166,370.74. This represents a 4.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. In the last three months, insiders have sold 5,918 shares of company stock valued at $1,862,485. 0.26% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is rolling out fresh promotional items, including a 2026 FIFA World Cup Happy Meal and Squishmallows tie-in, plus regional beverage offerings like refreshers and dirty sodas, which could help drive traffic and keep the brand top of mind for families and younger consumers. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Investor commentary remains constructive, with one article arguing McDonald’s still has a strong “moat,” reinforcing the view that its scale, franchise model, and brand strength can support earnings resilience. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s expansion in Ukraine suggests continued international growth, which can be a long-term support for revenue even in a challenging macro environment. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Viral social media attention around a McDonald’s nugget “hack” may boost brand visibility, but it is unlikely to materially affect fundamentals on its own. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: An insider sale by Joseph M. Erlinger of 333 shares is small relative to his remaining stake and does not appear to signal a major shift in outlook, though investors may note it. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: McDonald’s said it cannot meet its 2030 emissions targets and also fell short on a packaging goal, which could create ESG-related pressure and weigh on sentiment for some investors. Article Title

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MCD has been the topic of several research reports. Morgan Stanley set a $331.00 price objective on McDonald’s in a report on Friday, May 8th. Evercore set a $350.00 target price on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Guggenheim dropped their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $325.00 to $320.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of McDonald’s from $325.00 to $305.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Erste Group Bank cut shares of McDonald’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $334.45.

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.