McDonald’s USA president Joseph Erlinger sells stock for $286,395

Published 25/02/2025, 23:04
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Joseph M. Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA, has sold shares of McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) totaling $286,395, according to a recent SEC filing. The transaction, which took place on February 24, involved the sale of 939 shares at a price of $305 each. Following this transaction, Erlinger holds approximately 13,978 shares in the company. The stock, currently trading at $310.72, sits near its 52-week high of $317.90, with McDonald’s commanding a market capitalization of $222.6 billion. The company maintains strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, with a 50-year track record of consistent dividend payments and a current yield of 2.3%. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive analysis of McDonald’s financial metrics, including Fair Value estimates and detailed company health scores, explore the full Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, McDonald’s Corporation has made significant changes to its executive incentive plan, aligning it with the company’s performance and strategic goals. The 2025 Target (NYSE:TGT) Incentive Plan emphasizes operating income, Systemwide sales, new restaurant openings, and strategic initiatives. Meanwhile, BofA Securities raised McDonald’s price target to $316, maintaining a Neutral rating, citing improvements in same-store sales growth despite recent challenges. TD Cowen also adjusted McDonald’s target to $305 with a Hold rating, highlighting the company’s proactive strategies and upcoming product launches. Loop Capital increased the price target to $346, maintaining a Buy rating, noting optimism in overcoming the E. coli outbreak impact. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) raised the target to $340, keeping an Overweight rating, and acknowledged McDonald’s ability to navigate industry challenges, despite some earnings shortfalls. These developments reflect analysts’ varied expectations and McDonald’s strategic efforts to address market conditions.

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