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MCD — MCDONALDS CORP

Consumer Discretionary · Restaurants

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Why are billionaires buying MCD?

Built from public SEC filings and public economic data. Not a recommendation.

Confidence
67
Institutional Conviction
Net distribution · 1 buying vs 2 selling last quarter
30
Macro Tailwind
Macro conditions are mixed for this sector
53
Congressional Activity
2 congressional purchases, 0 sales disclosed in the last 6 months
Why? — Evidence & Confidence ▾

Of 3 tracked investors who changed their MCD position last quarter, 1 bought and 2 sold (33% buy-side). Macro conditions are mixed for this sector (Macro Tailwind 53/100 in a Overheat regime). 2 congressional purchases, 0 sales disclosed in the last 6 months.

Supporting evidence
  • +1 tracked investor added or increased positions last quarter (Ray Dalio)
  • +6 tracked investors reported holding MCD at their latest filing
  • +2 congressional purchases disclosed in the last 6 months
Contradicting evidence — always shown
  • −2 tracked investors reduced or exited last quarter (1 reduced, 1 sold out)
  • −13F data is disclosed up to 45 days after quarter end — positions may have changed since
Know the limits
  • · 13F disclosure lag (up to 45 days)
  • · Tracked investors are a sample, not the whole market
  • · Sector regime fit is a historical average, not a guarantee

Every InvestorLens score shows its evidence — including what argues against it. Model conviction-v1 · generated 9/18/2026.

About MCDONALDS CORP (MCD)

MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) appears in the most recent 13F filings of 6 tracked institutional investors. MCDONALDS CORP is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants industry). The largest disclosed position is held by Ken Griffin (Citadel Advisors), valued at $1.4B. Across recent filings, tracked investors recorded 7 new positions, 10 increased, 12 reduced, and 4 exited. All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.

Smart Money Consensus™

Based on recent institutional activity in MCD

52
/100
Mixed Activity
Added / Increased17
Reduced12
Exited4
BearishBullish
Crowded Trade Score™

How many top investors track MCD

40
/100
Moderate Interest
6investors

Several tracked investors have exposure.

UndiscoveredCrowded
151015+

MCD Ownership Composition

How MCDONALDS CORP is held across tracked investor types, based on reported 13F positions.

Dominant Type
Multi-Strategy / Quant
62% of tracked value
Institutions
6
tracked investors
Total Reported
$2.1B
combined 13F value
Types3
  • Multi-Strategy / Quant61.6%
  • Other36.1%
  • Macro2.3%
Multi-Strategy / Quant(3)
61.6%
Other(1)
36.1%
Macro(2)
2.3%

Tracked investors currently reporting MCD

1 tracked investor has since exited this position — listed separately below.

  • Ken GriffinJun 30, 2026
    Citadel Advisors
    Shares
    2.9M
    Value
    $795.8M
    % Portfolio
    0.09%
  • Andreas HalvorsenJun 30, 2026
    Viking Global Investors
    Shares
    2.8M
    Value
    $764.7M
    % Portfolio
    2.18%
  • Izzy EnglanderJun 30, 2026
    Millennium Management
    Shares
    1.2M
    Value
    $317.7M
    % Portfolio
    0.11%
  • Ray DalioJun 30, 2026
    Bridgewater Associates
    Shares
    56.6K
    Value
    $15.3M
    % Portfolio
    0.06%
  • Steve CohenJun 30, 2026
    Point72 Asset Management
    Shares
    716.2K
    Value
    $193.6M
    % Portfolio
    0.21%
  • George SorosJun 30, 2026
    Soros Fund Management
    Shares
    123.6K
    Value
    $33.4M
    % Portfolio
    0.41%

Previously held MCD

These investors reported MCD in an earlier quarter but not in their most recent 13F. Figures below are their last reported position, not a current holding.

InvestorFirmLast reported sharesValue thenLast held
Paul Tudor JonesTudor Investment Corp272.6K$82.8MSep 30, 2025

Recent activity

Frequently asked questions

How many institutional investors hold MCD?
6 tracked institutional investors disclosed a position in MCD (MCDONALDS CORP) in their most recent 13F filing.
Who is the largest institutional holder of MCD?
Ken Griffin, Citadel Advisors, holds the largest disclosed position in MCD, valued at $1.4B.
Did institutional ownership of MCD increase or decrease?
Across recent 13F filings, tracked investors recorded 7 new positions, 10 increased, 12 reduced, and 4 fully exited MCD.
What sector is MCD in?
MCDONALDS CORP is classified in the Consumer Discretionary GICS sector, Restaurants industry.
Where does this MCD ownership data come from?
SEC Form 13F-HR filings, accessed via EDGAR. 13F filings are disclosed quarterly with a 45-day reporting delay and cover U.S.-listed long equity positions only. This is not investment advice.