McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
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%.
Ownership Structure
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 10.18 | 72,351,127 | +1.0 | 12/31/2025 |
| BlackRock Inc | 7.79 | 55,352,735 | +3.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.50 | 46,216,017 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 5.30 | 37,656,840 | +18.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.99 | 35,433,830 | -1.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.69 | 19,104,792 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.53 | 17,961,915 | +5.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.20 | 15,618,509 | +2.3 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | 3.19 | 22,636,414 | +0.3 | 04/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.60 | 18,466,559 | +1.8 | 04/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23. Apr 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: July 31, 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.