MCD Dividends
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) pays $7.35 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.59%. The company has dividend history for 48 consecutive years.
MCD Dividend Summary
2.59%
$7.35
61.25%
74.49%
Consecutive Years
48
Most Recent Ex-Date
Jun 2, 2026
Next Payment Date
Jun 16, 2026
MCD Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
MCD Dividends CAGR Chart
McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $3.72 | — |
| 2025 | $7.17 | +5.75% |
| 2024 | $6.78 | +8.83% |
| 2023 | $6.23 | +10.07% |
| 2022 | $5.66 | +7.81% |
| 2021 | $5.25 | +4.17% |
| 2020 | $5.04 | +6.55% |
| 2019 | $4.73 | +12.89% |
| 2018 | $4.19 | +9.40% |
| 2017 | $3.83 | +6.09% |
| 2016 | $3.61 | +4.94% |
| 2015 | $3.44 | +4.88% |
| 2014 | $3.28 | +5.13% |
| 2013 | $3.12 | +8.71% |
| 2012 | $2.87 | +13.44% |
| 2011 | $2.53 | +11.95% |
| 2010 | $2.26 | +10.24% |
| 2009 | $2.05 | +26.15% |
| 2008 | $1.63 | N/A |
| 2007 | $1.50 | +50.00% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $1.86 | +5.08% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.86 | +5.08% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.86 | +5.08% |
| Q3 2025 | $1.77 | +5.99% |
| Q2 2025 | $1.77 | +5.99% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.77 | +5.99% |
| Q4 2024 | $1.77 | +5.99% |
| Q3 2024 | $1.67 | +9.87% |
| Q2 2024 | $1.67 | +9.87% |
| Q1 2024 | $1.67 | +9.87% |
| Q4 2023 | $1.67 | +9.87% |
| Q3 2023 | $1.52 | +10.14% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.52 | +10.14% |
| Q1 2023 | $1.52 | +10.14% |
| Q4 2022 | $1.52 | +10.14% |
| Q3 2022 | $1.38 | +6.98% |
| Q2 2022 | $1.38 | +6.98% |
| Q1 2022 | $1.38 | +6.98% |
| Q4 2021 | $1.38 | +6.98% |
| Q3 2021 | $1.29 | +3.20% |
| Q2 2021 | $1.29 | +3.20% |
| Q1 2021 | $1.29 | +3.20% |
| Q4 2020 | $1.29 | +3.20% |
| Q3 2020 | $1.25 | +7.76% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 2.59%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 2.59%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 2.37%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 3.53%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 4.35%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 7.32%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 61.25%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 74.49%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 57.51%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 58.38%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 68.89%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 67.56%
Dividend Coverage
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 soft-serve ice cream, plus a selection of baked goods. A wide array of soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages completes their offering. By December 31, 2021, the corporation's global network encompassed 40,031 establishments. McDonald's Corporation, founded in 1940, has its main corporate office located in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Christopher J. Kempczinski