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McDonald's Exec Sells $310K in Shares as Stock Nears 52-Week High
20 Aug
Summary
- McDonald's executive sells 1,000 shares at $310 each
- Company trades near 52-week high with P/E of 26.5x
- Analysts raise price targets after strong Q2 earnings
On August 19, 2025, Jonathan Banner, the Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at McDonald's Corp, sold 1,000 shares of the company's common stock at a price of $310 per share. The total value of the transaction amounted to $310,000.
At the time of the sale, McDonald's, with a market cap of $221 billion, was trading near its 52-week high with a P/E ratio of 26.5x. The company also maintains a solid 2.3% dividend yield and has increased its dividend for 49 consecutive years.
Following the strong second-quarter earnings report, several investment firms have adjusted their price targets for McDonald's stock. JPMorgan raised its target to $310, maintaining an Overweight rating, while Piper Sandler increased its target to $325, describing the results as solid. TD Cowen adjusted its price target to $315, citing strong international performance, and Truist Securities raised its target to $360, noting building sales momentum. These developments highlight the company's positive outlook and the analysts' confidence in its future performance.
