MCD Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

McDonald's Corporation · Consumer Cyclical

Current Price
$232.44
Dividend Yield
3.20%
Annual Dividend
$7.44
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
61.30%
Next Ex-Date
Dec 1, 2026in 58 days
B-
Overall
B
Yield
C+
Growth
D+
Safety
A+
Consistency
C
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
61.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
75.40%
5Y Growth Rate
7.30%
1Y Growth Rate
5.75%
Consecutive Increases
24 years
Consecutive Payments
51 years
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Payment History

21 payments (of 180 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Dec 1, 2026Upcoming$1.9300
Sep 1, 2026$1.8600
Jun 2, 2026$1.8600
Mar 3, 2026$1.8600
Dec 1, 2025$1.8600
Sep 2, 2025$1.7700
Jun 2, 2025$1.7700
Mar 3, 2025$1.7700
Dec 2, 2024$1.7700
Sep 3, 2024$1.6700
Jun 3, 2024$1.6700
Feb 29, 2024$1.6700
Nov 30, 2023$1.6700
Aug 31, 2023$1.5200
Jun 2, 2023$1.5200
Feb 28, 2023$1.5200
Nov 30, 2022$1.5200
Aug 31, 2022$1.3800
Jun 3, 2022$1.3800
Feb 28, 2022$1.3800
Nov 30, 2021$1.3800

5-Year Yield Range

Where MCD's yield sits today
Avg 2.17%High 2.35%Low 1.96%Current 3.20%
1.96%2.35%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does McDonald's Corporation pay dividends?▼

Yes, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) pays a quarterly dividend of $7.44 per share annually, yielding 3.20%.

When is MCD's next ex-dividend date?▼

MCD's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does MCD pay in dividends per year?▼

MCD pays $7.44 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is MCD's dividend safe?▼

MCD has a payout ratio of 61.3% and has paid dividends for 51 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D+.

What is MCD's dividend growth rate?▼

MCD has grown its dividend at 7.30% annually over the past 5 years.

Has MCD ever cut its dividend?▼

Yes, MCD's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2000.

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