McDonald’s Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 77.2%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.83 | 55,436,039 | +0.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.56 | 46,396,692 | +0.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.10 | 36,080,505 | +1.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 4.51 | 31,923,726 | -15.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.65 | 18,781,589 | -1.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.56 | 18,114,553 | +0.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.12 | 15,027,364 | -3.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bank of America Corp | 1.55 | 10,997,796 | -9.5 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.17 | 22,459,762 | -0.5 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.63 | 18,585,024 | -1.5 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elting Lauren B | VP - CAO and Corp Controller | 1,451 | 374,477 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Elting Lauren B | VP - CAO and Corp Controller | Other | 304 | 274.48 | 83,442 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Elting Lauren B | VP - CAO and Corp Controller | Other | 48 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Elting Lauren B | VP - CAO and Corp Controller | Other | 990 | 0.00 | – |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Joseph M Erlinger | Insider | Sell | 333 | 302.72 | 100,806 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.