McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Executive Sells Shares; Stock Rises on Analyst Upgrades

• Flatley Edith Morgan, Executive VP and Global Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's, sold 1,000 shares at $300 each.
• Goldman Sachs upgraded McDonald's stock from "Neutral" to "Buy," leading to a 2.5% increase in stock price.
• Return of McDonald's popular Snack Wraps expected to boost sales, with a forecasted 2.5% growth in same-store sales.

On July 10, 2025, Flatley Edith Morgan, the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD), sold 1,000 shares of the company's common stock at $300 each. This transaction leaves her with about 8,857.56 shares. McDonald's, a leading player in the fast-food industry, operates over 43,000 locations worldwide, making it the most valuable publicly traded restaurant company.

Recently, McDonald's shares rose over 2.5%, reaching $300, following an upgrade from Goldman Sachs. The investment bank raised McDonald's stock rating from "Neutral" to "Buy," citing the company's strong position in the competitive fast-food sector. This upgrade contributed to a $5 billion increase in McDonald's market value, as highlighted by Goldman Sachs.

The return of McDonald's popular Snack Wraps has also fueled optimism on Wall Street. UBS analyst Dennis Geiger expects this move to boost the company's sales in the second half of the year. This is crucial as McDonald's has faced negative same-store sales growth in three of the last four quarters, a trend not seen since 2020. Analysts now forecast a 2.5% growth in same-store sales moving forward.

Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho set a price target of $345 for McDonald's stock, attributing the optimistic outlook to the success of McDonald's value meals. These meals have positively impacted the company's market performance. Currently, McDonald's stock is priced at $298.39, reflecting a 1.83% increase. The stock has traded between $295.25 and $300.78 today.

Over the past year, McDonald's stock has seen a high of $326.32 and a low of $246.12. With a market capitalization of approximately $213.36 billion, McDonald's remains a dominant force in the fast-food industry. The trading volume for the day stands at 5,353,226 shares, indicating strong investor interest.