MCD Dividend History & Yield
McDonald's Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 175 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 266 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 357 days) | Sep 14, 2027 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MCD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $7.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MCD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 162 | $41,265 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 807 | $206,323 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,613 | $412,645 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.91%. $10,000 in MCD would currently pay about $291 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MCD dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | — | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | — | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $1.86 | +5.1% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $1.77 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $1.77 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $1.77 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $1.77 | +6.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $1.67 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $1.67 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $1.67 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $1.67 | +9.9% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $1.52 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | — | $1.52 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $1.52 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | $1.52 | +10.1% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | — | $1.38 | +7.0% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | — | $1.29 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2021 | — | $1.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $1.29 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | — | $1.29 | +3.2% |
Payout risk check
MCD scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Restaurants. First dividend on our records: May 24, 1968. 179 payments tracked.
MCD dividend FAQ
When is MCD's next ex-dividend date?
MCD's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.86 per share, expected on Dec 15, 2026.
How often does MCD pay dividends?
MCD pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.86 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is MCD's dividend yield?
MCD's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.91%, based on $7.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $255.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $7.44 per share, is 2.91%.
How much does MCD pay per share?
MCD pays about $1.86 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $7.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $744.00 a year.
Has MCD grown or cut its dividend?
MCD has raised its annual dividend for 17 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.6% a year (+5.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MCD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.91%, you would need about 162 shares of MCD (roughly $41,265 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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