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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.60%

The yield on cost (YOC) for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is 2.60%.

MCD Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.60%

Yield on Cost for MCD

MCD now pays $7.35 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$122.116.02%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$233.383.15%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$284.542.58%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$300.432.45%
Buying today(at $282.52)$282.522.60%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.60% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 7.3% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.60%

In 3 years

3.55%

In 5 years

4.37%

In 10 years

7.35%

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$282.52
$7.35
7.31%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.60%

Ending YOC

7.50%

Year 15 Dividend

$21.18

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$203.00

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$7.352.60%$0.00
Year 1$7.89+7.31%2.79%$7.89
Year 2$8.46+7.31%3.00%$16.35
Year 3$9.08+7.31%3.21%$25.43
Year 4$9.75+7.31%3.45%$35.18
Year 5$10.46+7.31%3.70%$45.64
Year 6$11.22+7.31%3.97%$56.86
Year 7$12.04+7.31%4.26%$68.91
Year 8$12.92+7.31%4.57%$81.83
Year 9$13.87+7.31%4.91%$95.70
Year 10$14.88+7.31%5.27%$110.58
Year 11$15.97+7.31%5.65%$126.55
Year 12$17.14+7.31%6.07%$143.69
Year 13$18.39+7.31%6.51%$162.08
Year 14$19.74+7.31%6.99%$181.82
Year 15$21.18+7.31%7.50%$203.00

McDonald's Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

McDonald's Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for McDonald's Corporation (MCD)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for MCD stock is 2.60%.

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.

Chicago, IL
150,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
CEO
Christopher J. Kempczinski