MCD Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield
MCD has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 7.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
33,399 M | 3.66% | 4.66% |
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 3.40% | 4.93% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,484 M | 3.13% | 4.80% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
187,268 M | 2.41% | 3.38% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
4,257 M | 1.97% | 2.68% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,545 M | 1.67% | 3.17% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 1.91% | 2.46% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
15,036 M | 1.12% | 1.92% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCO NYSE Arcos Dorados Holdings |
1,740 M | 16.32% | 99.0% |
| TXRH NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse |
12,545 M | 13.48% | 100.0% |
| ARMK NYSE Aramark Holdings |
15,036 M | 11.24% | 100.0% |
| MCD NYSE McDonald’s |
187,268 M | 8.14% | 100.0% |
| YUM NYSE Yum! Brands |
40,770 M | 8.03% | 100.0% |
| DRI NYSE Darden Restaurants |
22,484 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
33,399 M | 4.62% | 100.0% |
| CAKE NASDAQ The Cheesecake Factory |
4,257 M | 0.90% | 98.0% |
MCD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-16 | Quarterly | 1.86 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 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% | 0.57% |
| 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% |
MCD Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, MCD's dividend yield is 2.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.35 USD by the current share price of 270.67.
As of July 2026, MCD paid a dividend of 7.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-02 and the payout was 1.86 USD.
MCD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-02.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCD for the next payments are between 1.845 (-0.8%) and 1.973 (+6.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.84%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.86 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for McDonald’s (MCD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for McDonald’s (MCD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MCD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.14% per year. Strong growth: MCD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MCD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.38%. If you bought MCD's shares at 217.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.38% of your original purchase price.
MCD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
MCD's 2.41% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
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.
MCD's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MCD Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-23 02:37 UTC