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McDonald's (MCD) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows MCD’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 01, 2026Payment date
Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$1.86Quarterly
Dividend Yield
2.78%Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Sector Average: 1.024%
Sector Average: 1.024%
Payout Ratio
59.47%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
MCD Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 01, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Quarterly | Jul 23, 2026 | $1.86 |
Jun 02, 2026 | Jun 02, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Quarterly | May 20, 2026 | $1.86 |
Mar 03, 2026 | Mar 03, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Quarterly | Feb 04, 2026 | $1.86 |
Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 22, 2025 | $1.86 |
Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 22, 2025 | $1.77 |
Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Quarterly | May 20, 2025 | $1.77 |
Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Quarterly | Feb 06, 2025 | $1.77 |
Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Quarterly | Sep 25, 2024 | $1.77 |
Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 25, 2024 | $1.67 |
Jun 03, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | Quarterly | May 22, 2024 | $1.67 |
FAQ
Does McDonald's Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, MCD has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is McDonald's Corporation's dividend?
MCD pays a dividend of $1.86 per share. MCD's annual dividend yield is 2.78%.
When is McDonald's Corporation ex-dividend date?
McDonald's's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Sep 01, 2026. McDonald's shareholders who own MCD stock before this date will receive McDonald's's next dividend payment of $1.86 per share on Jun 16, 2026. Add MCD to your watchlist to be reminded before McDonald's's ex-dividend date.
When is McDonald's Corporation dividend payment date?
McDonald's's next quarterly payment date is on Jun 16, 2026, when McDonald's shareholders who owned MCD shares before Jun 02, 2026 received a dividend payment of $1.86 per share. Add MCD to your watchlist to be reminded of MCD's next dividend payment.
Does McDonald's Corporation have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, MCD's past year earnings per share was $3.38, and their annual dividend per share is $7.35. MCD's dividend payout ratio is 59.47% ($7.35/$3.38) which is sustainable.