McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Stock
NYSEMCD has an Alpha Score of 44 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 48 members of Congress disclosed 114 trades in MCD since 2013: 56 purchases and 58 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 27, 2026). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported MCD in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Viking Global Investors's at $764.75M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 19.7 and its net margin 31.7% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is MCD's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 44 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded McDonald's Corporation (MCD)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 27, 2026); records start Dec 30, 2013.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-27 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-02 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · House | 2026-09-25 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Scott Franklin R-FL · House | 2026-08-26 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Cory Booker D-NJ · Senate | 2026-08-11 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Rich McCormick R-GA · House | 2026-07-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-03-31 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded MCD, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own MCD?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Global Investors Andreas Halvorsen | 2.83M | $764.75M | -22% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 720K | $194.62M | +196% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 645K | $174.41M | NEW |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 351K | $94.92M | -35% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 281K | $75.86M | +11% |
| Soros Fund Management George Soros (founder) | 124K | $33.40M | n/a |
| Marshall Wace | 123K | $33.17M | -78% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 114K | $30.94M | -45% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are McDonald's Corporation insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 26 | Erlinger Joseph M. | President, McDonald's USA | SELL | 2.6K | $806K |
| Mar 23, 26 | Erlinger Joseph M. | President, McDonald's USA | SELL | 333 | $104K |
| Mar 18, 26 | Baroni Dario | President, IDL | SELL | 600 | $194K |
| Mar 10, 26 | Erlinger Joseph M. | President, McDonald's USA | SELL | 2.6K | $862K |
| Feb 23, 26 | Erlinger Joseph M. | President, McDonald's USA | SELL | 333 | $110K |
| Feb 23, 26 | Banner Jonathan | EVP - Chief Impact Officer | SELL | 1.6K | $534K |
| Feb 23, 26 | Banner Jonathan | EVP - Chief Impact Officer | SELL | 4.6K | $1.5M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are MCD's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does MCD's valuation compare with the Consumer Discretionary sector?
| Metric | MCD | Consumer Discretionary median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 19.7 | 21.8 | 122 |
| Net margin | 31.71% | 7.02% | 137 |
| Return on equity | 95.13% | 17.54% | 134 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.36% | 2.21% | 70 |
Medians over the Consumer Discretionary stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did McDonald's Corporation's latest SEC filings say?
Latest 3McDonald's Corporation Files 2025 Annual Report Confirming No Material Subsequent Events
McDonald's Corporation filed its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The filing confirms that the company evaluated all subsequent events through the date of issuance and determined that no events occurred requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The report provides comprehensive data regarding the company's financial position, including details on operating lease liabilities, common stock, and various hedging instruments, including foreign exchange and interest rate contracts. The company maintains a global footprint across three primary segments: the U.S. market, International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The filing includes detailed breakdowns of franchised units versus entity-operated units and outlines the company's debt structure across multiple currencies, including the U.S. Dollar, Euro, Australian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, and Japanese Yen. The report also details stock-based compensation plans, including stock options and restricted stock units, and provides information on equity method investments.
- ›Confirmed no material subsequent events requiring disclosure through the filing date.
- ›Maintained consistent segment reporting structure across U.S., International Operated, and International Developmental Licensed markets.
- ›Detailed comprehensive debt obligations across six major global currencies.
- ›Provided updated valuation inputs for recurring fair value measurements.
- ›Reported ongoing restructuring and contract termination activities through 2025.
McDonald's Corporation Files Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results Report
On February 11, 2026, McDonald's Corporation filed an 8-K report with the Securities and Exchange Commission to formally announce its financial performance for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The filing serves as the official disclosure mechanism for the company's investor release and supplemental financial data. The company provided detailed unaudited supplemental information alongside the primary investor release to assist stakeholders in evaluating the fiscal year results. This filing satisfies the requirements under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K regarding the disclosure of results of operations and financial condition. The documents, identified as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, are incorporated by reference into the report. The filing was signed by Lauren B. Elting, Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller.
- ›McDonald's Corporation released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025.
- ›The company filed an investor release as Exhibit 99.1.
- ›The company provided unaudited supplemental financial information as Exhibit 99.2.
- ›The report confirms the fiscal period ended December 31, 2025.
McDonald's Corporation Expands Board of Directors With Appointment of James D. Farley Jr.
On February 4, 2026, the Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation formally increased the total number of directors from 11 to 12. Following this expansion, the Board elected James D. Farley, Jr. to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Farley has been determined by the Board to be an independent director under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange. The company confirmed that Mr. Farley has no material relationships with McDonald's and there are no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Furthermore, there were no arrangements or understandings regarding his selection for the position. Regarding compensation, Mr. Farley will receive the standard remuneration provided to non-employee directors as outlined in the company's 2025 Proxy Statement, subject to any future modifications applied to all non-executive directors. As of the filing date, Mr. Farley has not been appointed to serve on any specific Board committees. The company issued a press release on February 10, 2026, to publicly announce the appointment.
- ›Board size increased from 11 to 12 members.
- ›James D. Farley, Jr. elected as a new independent director.
- ›Appointment effective as of February 4, 2026.
- ›No committee assignments made for the new director at this time.
- ›Compensation set to align with standard non-employee director packages.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does McDonald's Corporation do?
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest restaurant owner-operator, owning, operating, and franchising McDonald's branded restaurants in the United States and over 115 international markets. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a core menu of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, soft drinks, coffee, and breakfast items, alongside limited-time promotions to drive customer interest. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, deriving approximately 60% of its revenue from royalty fees and lease payments, with the balance from company-operated stores across its U.S., international operated markets, and developmental/licensed segments. In 2024, it achieved systemwide sales of $131 billion across more than 43,000 locations, underscoring its dominant position in the global quick-service restaurant industry within the consumer services sector. Employing around 150,000 people, McDonald's continues to emphasize operational efficiency, value offerings, and menu innovation to maintain its market leadership.