Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Also a director at
Marriott International Inc (MAR)
Meeting calendar
MCD · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Mcdonalds Corp
12 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; advisory “say-on-pay” approval of executive compensation; ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor; two shareholder proposals: 1) adopt a policy requiring an independent chair; 2) allow shareholders to act by written consent.
Market cap
$190.2B
1Y TSR
-5.8%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORRe-election of 12 director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers (Say-on-Pay) for 2025, including the CD&A, compensation tables, and related material in the proxy statement
- 3
Advisory Vote to Ratify Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditor for 2026
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to ratify the Audit & Finance Committee’s appointment of EY as independent external auditors for fiscal year 2026
- 4
Advisory Vote to Adopt Policy for an Independent Chair
Shareholder — National Legal and Policy Center (NLPCBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting that the Board adopt a policy requiring separation of the Chair and CEO roles and other related requirements for selecting the Chair
- 5
Advisory Vote on Shareholders' Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting the Board to permit shareholders to act by written consent by the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize an action at a meeting where all shareholders were present and voting (argues this provides stronger shareholder rights given McDonald's higher special meeting threshold
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.0 yrs
Also a director at
Progyny Inc (PGNY)Surgery Partners Inc (SGRY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.6 yrs
Also a director at
Royalty Pharma PLC (RPRX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Ford Motor Co (F)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.5 yrs
Also a director at
Applovin Corp (APP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Also a director at
Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Also a director at
FedEx Corp (FDX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
17.3 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.7 yrs
Also a director at
Procter & Gamble Co (PG)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 46,216,017 | $14.4B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.0% | 35,433,830 | $11.0B |
| 3 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 3.5% | 25,111,586 | $7.7B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 20,861,451 | $6.5B |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.7% | 19,104,792 | $5.9B |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 15,658,106 | $4.9B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 14,963,401 | $4.7B |
| 8 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1.2% | 8,831,824 | $2.7B |
| 9 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 1.2% | 8,711,111 | $2.7B |
| 10 | Capital Research Global Investors | 1.0% | 6,894,237 | $2.1B |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Mcdonalds Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Mcdonalds Corp (MCD) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Mcdonalds Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Mcdonalds Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Mcdonalds Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Mcdonalds Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Mcdonalds Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Mcdonalds Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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