McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Goldman Sachs

Lucy Nicholson Reuters Striking McDonald's worker Abran Escarzaga 31 protests outside McDonald's in Los Angeles California in December 2013

Lucy Nicholson Reuters Striking McDonald's worker Abran Escarzaga 31 protests outside McDonald's in Los Angeles California in December 2013

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has risen 19.49% since April 2, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 10.07% the S&P500. Marathon Asset Management Llp sold 96,082 shares as the company's stock declined 8.13% with the market. The institutional investor held 116,080 shares of the computer manufacturing company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $19.64M, down from 117,943 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Citigroup Inc (Call) now has $171.85 billion valuation. A P/B ratio of less than 1.0 can indicate that a stock is undervalued, while a ratio of greater than 1.0 may indicate that a stock is overvalued. Bellecapital Limited accumulated 4,903 shares. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 37.43% since April 3, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 15.81% the S&P500.

Since October 25, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 3 sales for $7.57 million activity. Amalgamated National Bank reported 0.49% of its portfolio in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Navellier & Associates Inc now owns 25,400 shares of the fast-food giant's stock worth $3,890,000 after purchasing an additional 8,200 shares during the last quarter. (NYSE:C), 20 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 17 Hold. Therefore 42% are positive. Citigroup Inc. had 118 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. ValuEngine lowered McDonald's from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, December 1st. Arrowstreet Capital Partnership stated it has 0.42% in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). (NASDAQ:AAPL) rating on Wednesday, October 14. UBS maintained it with "Neutral" rating and $160 target in Wednesday, July 26 report. Instinet maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, January 4 report. The firm has "Buy" rating by Instinet given on Wednesday, January 4. Credit Suisse Group reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $191.00 price target (up from $185.00) on shares of McDonald's in a report on Tuesday, January 23rd. Another trade for 1,398 shares valued at $238,415 was sold by Hoovel Catherine A. GOARE DOUGLAS M sold $6.00M worth of stock. As per Tuesday, January 2, the company rating was maintained by Robert W. Baird.

Spears Abacus Advisors Llc, which manages about $1.25 billion and $821.22M US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Fortive Corp by 145,374 shares to 10,264 shares, valued at $743,000 in 2017Q4, according to the filing.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.88 in 2017 Q4. Its down 0.06, from 0.83 in 2017Q3.

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A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MCD. 125 funds opened positions while 451 raised stakes. Finally, Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. lifted its position in shares of McDonald's by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Palisades Hudson Asset Mngmt Lp holds 0.17% or 1,830 shares in its portfolio. Cim Investment Mangement holds 0.22% or 3,717 shares in its portfolio. Its up 103.56% from 39,300 shares previously. The firm owned 60,218 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 4,003 shares during the period. Boston Family Office Ltd Liability owns 0.73% invested in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 38,757 shares. Gam Ag has invested 0.05% in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Tokio Marine Asset Mgmt Limited stated it has 76,015 shares or 0.7% of all its holdings. Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Ins Communication owns 11,500 shares for 1.66% of their portfolio. Tdam Usa reported 11,900 shares stake. Strs Ohio reported 0.02% of its portfolio in VMware, Inc. Evergreen Capital Mgmt Limited Liability Corporation invested in 9,175 shares or 0.05% of the stock. The Virginia-based Alexandria Cap Limited Com has invested 0.1% in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Cowen and Company reiterated a hold rating on shares of McDonald's Corp.in a research note on Monday, July 18th. Therefore 46% are positive. Microsoft Corporation had 170 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Wednesday, January 27, the company rating was maintained by Maxim Group. The stock has "Overweight" rating by Barclays Capital on Tuesday, January 26. The company was maintained on Monday, April 25 by Deutsche Bank. The rating was maintained by Cowen & Co on Monday, January 29 with "Buy". The stock of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) earned "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Friday, March 16. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 29th. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Thursday, December 14 by Piper Jaffray. The rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with "Buy" on Monday, March 12. The firm has "Outperform" rating given on Friday, December 15 by Macquarie Research.

Tiverton Asset Management Llc decreased Monolithic Power Systems Inc (NASDAQ:MPWR) stake by 6,900 shares to 9,738 valued at $1.09M in 2017Q4. Sarbit Advisory Ser owns 729,000 shares.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.88 in Q4 2017. The fast-food giant reported $1.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.13. It turned negative, as 18 investors sold PSXP shares while 43 reduced holdings. 123 funds opened positions while 312 raised stakes. The active investment managers in our database now own: 35.66 million shares, down from 35.66 million shares in 2017Q3. Savant Capital Lc invested in 0.64% or 17,771 shares. Catalyst Cap Advsr Ltd Liability reported 750 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Centre Asset Ltd Co has 257,907 shares. California Public Employees Retirement holds 2.27 million shares or 0.53% of its portfolio. 10,000 were accumulated by Barbara Oil. King Luther Capital Mgmt invested in 35,097 shares. Blackrock Inc invested 0.03% in VMware, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) or 52,158 shares. Glob X Mngmt Limited Liability Corporation, New York-based fund reported 7,525 shares. The SI to QUADRON CANNATECH CORP ORDINARY SHARES's float is 0.16%. 107,301 are held by Atria Invests Limited Liability. Of Toledo Na Oh accumulated 28,751 shares. Moreover, Commonwealth Bank Of Aus has 0.09% invested in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) for 87,201 shares. (MCD) stake by 6.23% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Following the transaction, the vice president now owns 1,398 shares in the company, valued at $238,414.92. (NYSE:C) shares were sold by Forese James A. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.48, for a total transaction of $3,404,400.00. The insider XIE BING sold $1.73 million. About 2.70M shares traded.

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