MCD Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

MCD has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 7.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.30%
Payout Ratio 59.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.10%
Consistency Lifetime 94.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.52%
Payout FCF 71.2%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 68.02%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ARCO 1,725 M 3.36% 10.22%
DRI 21,949 M 3.00% 6.02%
QSR 34,910 M 3.70% 4.46%
YUM 43,339 M 1.92% 2.72%
TXRH 10,579 M 1.59% 3.13%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TXRH 10,579 M 22.70% 95.6%
YUMC 17,283 M 18.92% 94.5%
DIN 360 M 44.00% 70.2%
DPZ 12,380 M 16.64% 70.2%
ARCO 1,725 M 16.96% 61.6%
MCD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 2026-03-17 Quarterly 1.86 0% 0.56%
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 1.86 +5.1% 0.6%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-16 Quarterly 1.77 0% 0.57%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 1.77 0% 0.57%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 1.77 0% 0.57%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 1.77 +6% 0.6%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-17 Quarterly 1.67 0% 0.58%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 1.67 0% 0.65%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 1.67 0% 0.57%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 1.67 +9.9% 0.6%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-18 Quarterly 1.52 0% 0.54%
2023-06-02 2023-06-05 2023-06-20 Quarterly 1.52 0% 0.53%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 1.52 0% 0.58%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 1.52 +10.1% 0.56%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-16 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.54%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-06-20 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.56%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.56%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 1.38 +7% 0.56%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 1.29 0% 0.55%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 1.29 0% 0.55%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 1.29 0% N/A
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 1.29 +3.2% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 1.25 +7.8% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 1.16 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 1.16 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 1.16 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 1.16 +14.9% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-06-18 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 1.01 +7.4% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-19 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.94 +5.6% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.89 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.89 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.89 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.89 +4.7% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.85 +4.9% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.81 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.81 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.81 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.81 0% N/A

MCD Dividend FAQ

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) owns, operates, and franchises a global network of restaurants serving a broad menu that includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items, coffee, and seasonal promotions. The company’s franchise model spans conventional franchising, developmental licenses, and affiliate arrangements, and it is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCD?

As of April 2026, MCD's dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.26 USD by the current share price of 307.01.

Does MCD pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, MCD paid a dividend of 7.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-03 and the payout was 1.86 USD.

How often does MCD pay dividends?

MCD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-03.

MCD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCD for the next payments are between 1.853 (-0.4%) and 1.968 (+5.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.47%.

Will MCD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.86 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for McDonald’s (MCD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for McDonald’s (MCD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MCD?

MCD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.10% per year. Strong growth: MCD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCD?

MCD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.52%. If you bought MCD's shares at 206.15 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCD?

MCD Payout Consistency is 94.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: McDonald’s has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MCD have a good Dividend Yield?

MCD's 2.30% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCD is 59.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCD?

MCD's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCD Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in MCD's Outstanding Shares?

McDonald’s's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.94% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MCD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 8, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 1,543,264,000 0%
1986 1,532,008,000 -0.73%
1987 1,517,048,000 -0.98%
1988 1,505,280,000 -0.78%
1989 1,452,666,700 -3.5%
1990 1,424,705,900 -1.92%
1991 1,437,222,200 +0.88%
1992 1,446,000,000 +0.61%
1993 1,360,000,000 -5.95%
1994 1,344,000,000 -1.18%
1995 1,403,333,300 +4.41%
1996 1,378,000,000 -1.81%
1997 1,341,481,500 -2.65%
1998 1,357,300,000 +1.18%
1999 1,343,400,000 -1.02%
2000 1,300,700,000 -3.18%
2001 1,277,200,000 -1.81%
2002 1,269,600,000 -0.6%
2003 1,261,700,000 -0.62%
2004 1,268,500,000 +0.54%
2005 1,254,100,000 -1.14%
2006 1,201,200,000 -4.22%
2007 1,145,600,000 -4.63%
2008 1,103,243,400 -3.7%
2009 1,075,797,100 -2.49%
2010 1,037,576,700 -3.55%
2011 1,016,244,900 -2.06%
2012 1,010,700,000 -0.55%
2013 999,300,000 -1.13%
2014 971,500,000 -2.78%
2015 919,900,000 -5.31%
2016 829,700,000 -9.81%
2017 803,000,000 -3.22%
2018 776,600,000 -3.29%
2019 755,600,000 -2.7%
2020 751,000,000 -0.61%
2021 751,600,000 +0.08%
2022 736,000,000 -2.08%
2023 727,800,000 -1.11%
2024 719,700,000 -1.11%
2025 714,200,000 -0.76%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-03 03:42 UTC