CapitolRadar tracks every publicly disclosed MCD trade by US congress members and corporate insiders: 66 disclosed trades (39 buys, 27 sells) by 9 tracked traders, from 2020-10-15 to 2026-09-25. Updated daily from official filings.
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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants, market cap about $164.0B.
CapitolRadar analysis
58 trades split 35 buys to 23 sells
MCD has 58 tracked trades from October 15, 2020 through August 11, 2026: 35 buys and 23 sells by eight distinct traders. Buys account for about 60% of the recorded transactions, but the eight-trader sample is small and trade counts do not measure the dollars committed. McDonald’s is classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Restaurants industry.
The disclosed activity should also be read with timing and valuation caveats. Congressional transaction reports can arrive up to 45 days after a trade, so filings may not describe current positioning. Reported transaction amounts are ranges, making any dollar totals estimates rather than exact values.
7 trades in 2026 show a mixed quarterly pattern
The three reported 2026 quarters contain seven trades: four buys and three sells. Q1 had four trades, including three buys; Q2 had one trade, which was a buy; and Q3 had two trades, both sells. The listed 2025 quarters show six trades and only one buy: Q2 had one sell, Q3 had two sells, and Q4 had three trades, including one buy.
Late 2024 leaned the other way in the supplied quarterly data. Q3 recorded two trades, both buys, while Q4 recorded four trades, including three buys. These quarter-level samples range from one to four transactions, so shifts in buy/sell mix can reflect very few disclosures.
21 buys from Ro Khanna dominate the buyer count
Ro Khanna accounts for 21 of the 35 tracked buys, with the latest dated June 2, 2026. Jared Moskowitz and Kevin Hern each recorded four buys; their latest dates were March 31, 2026 and October 29, 2024, respectively. Rich McCormick, Josh Gottheimer and Pete Sessions each recorded two buys, most recently on November 5, 2025, September 10, 2024 and September 21, 2022.
Among these named buyers, three also bought MSFT, three bought HD and three bought PANW. Two also bought each of TJX, ADI and FCX. Those overlaps involve only two or three people and do not establish coordinated activity or a shared rationale.
Analysis written from the tracked record on 2026-09-15; it is refreshed whenever the underlying numbers change.
Activity by quarter
| Quarter | Disclosed trades | Buys | Sells |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q3 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| 2026 Q2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Q4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Q3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Q3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Who is buying MCD?
| Trader | Disclosed buys | Last buy | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna | 23 | 2026-09-25 | — |
| Jared Moskowitz | 4 | 2026-03-31 | — |
| Kevin Hern | 4 | 2024-10-29 | — |
| Scott Mr Franklin | 2 | 2026-08-26 | — |
| Rich McCormick | 2 | 2025-11-05 | — |
| Josh Gottheimer | 2 | 2024-09-10 | — |
| Pete Sessions | 2 | 2022-09-21 | — |
Disclosed trades in MCD
| Date | Who | Type | Amount | 30d vs SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Ro Khanna | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-09-25 | Josh Gottheimer | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-09-11 | Ro Khanna | buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-09-04 | Ro Khanna | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-09-02 | Ro Khanna | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | Scott Mr Franklin | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | Scott Mr Franklin | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-08-11 | Cory Booker | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-08-10 | Ro Khanna | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-07-30 | Rich McCormick | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | Ro Khanna | buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | Jared Moskowitz | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | Ro Khanna | buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | Ro Khanna | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Ro Khanna | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2025-11-05 | Rich McCormick | buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2025-10-23 | Kevin Hern | sell | $100,001 - $250,000 | — |
| 2025-10-23 | Kevin Hern | sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | — |
| 2025-09-05 | Ro Khanna | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
| 2025-07-02 | Ro Khanna | sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | — |
CapitolRadar signal history
NEW PICK 2026-09-20
Rep. Scott Franklin disclosed buying $1,001–$15,000 of McDonald’s stock. The panel passed mainly because he has no verified trading record, so this purchase is an unproven signal; no other tracked buyers added support. A history of his trades outperforming SPY, ideally backed by similar recent purchases from other tracked officials or insiders, could have changed the verdict, though the unknown trade-date price still limits evaluation.
NEW PICK 2026-09-20
Rep. Scott Franklin disclosed buying $1,001 to $15,000 of McDonald’s stock. The trade fell short mainly because he has no verified trading record showing that his past purchases outperformed the S&P 500, so the signal is unproven. A verified history of similar buys beating the market would have provided the strongest evidence to change the verdict.
These buyers also bought
Other stocks the tracked buyers of MCD disclosed buying in the last six months: MSFT (3) · ADI (2) · CB (2) · AMAT (2) · HCA (2) · MNST (2).
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from offerings like biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hotcakes. Additionally, the company provides oatmeal, an assortment of desserts including milkshakes, sundaes, and …
Frequently asked questions
Which politicians bought MCD most?
Ro Khanna leads with 23 disclosed buys, followed by Jared Moskowitz.
How current is this page?
It re-renders from the tracked record on every view and new filings are ingested daily — but STOCK Act disclosures can lag the trade by up to 45 days, so the most recent weeks are always incomplete.
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CapitolRadar tracks publicly disclosed trades (STOCK Act filings and SEC Form 4). Disclosures can lag the trade by up to 45 days. Backtests measure past disclosed buys against the S&P 500 and do not predict future results. Everything on this page is impersonal information for your own research — not investment advice.