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 | 7.82 | 55,352,735 | +3.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.53 | 46,216,017 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 5.32 | 37,656,840 | +18.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.01 | 35,433,830 | -1.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.70 | 19,104,792 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.54 | 17,961,915 | +5.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.21 | 15,618,509 | +2.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Bank of America Corp | 1.72 | 12,156,558 | -2.1 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.20 | 22,622,147 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.64 | 18,649,946 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
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 | 360,549 $ | 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: September 17, 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.