MCD is McDonald's Corporation (Consumer Cyclical). Trading at $252.50. Current dividend yield: 3.14%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $7.72 |
| Current yield | 3.14% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 01, 2026(in 39 days) |
| Next payment (declared) | Dec 15, 2026 · $1.9300 |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.8600 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.30% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 8.20% |
| Payout ratio | 60% |
| Market cap | $174.26B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $1.8600 |
| 2026-06-02 | $1.8600 |
| 2026-03-03 | $1.8600 |
| 2025-12-01 | $1.8600 |
| 2025-09-02 | $1.7700 |
| 2025-06-02 | $1.7700 |
| 2025-03-03 | $1.7700 |
| 2024-12-02 | $1.7700 |
Price chart & technicals
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About MCD
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine globally. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), internationally operated markets (35%), and internationally developmental/licensed segments (26%).
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Frequently asked
What is MCD's dividend yield?
MCD (McDonald's Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 3.14%, which works out to about $7.72 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MCD's next ex-dividend date?
MCD's next ex-dividend date is Dec 01, 2026 (in 39 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MCD last pay a dividend?
MCD's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 16, 2026.
How often does MCD pay dividends?
MCD pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is MCD growing its dividend?
MCD has been growing its dividend at a 8.20% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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