MCD Mcdonalds dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Mcdonalds's last dividend of $1.77 per share was on Mar 3, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $6.88 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.17%.
Key dates
- MCD last dividend date: Mar 3, 2025
MCD dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
MCD has a dividend yield of 2.17% which is below the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.94%, Mcdonalds's dividend yield is 26% lower. The historical 5-year average of MCD's dividend yield is 2.3%, which is similar to the current yield.
Dividend history
Mcdonalds has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of MCD show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 8% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 6%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | $1.77 | 2.26% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $1.77 | 2.32% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $1.67 | 2.34% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $1.67 | 2.51% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $1.67 | 2.18% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $1.67 | 2.21% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $1.52 | 2.16% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $1.52 | 2.05% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $1.52 | 2.2% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $1.52 | 2.07% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $1.38 | 2.19% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $1.38 | 2.19% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $1.38 | 2.18% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $1.38 | 2.15% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $1.29 | 2.17% |
| May 28, 2021 | $1.29 | 2.19% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $1.29 | 2.46% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $1.29 | 2.32% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $1.25 | 2.34% |
| May 29, 2020 | $1.25 | 2.64% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $1.25 | 2.48% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $1.25 | 2.43% |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $1.16 | 2.13% |
| May 31, 2019 | $1.16 | 2.26% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $1.16 | 2.36% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $1.16 | 2.22% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $1.01 | 2.49% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $1.01 | 2.49% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $1.01 | 2.47% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $1.01 | 2.23% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.94 | 2.36% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $0.94 | 2.43% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.94 | 2.88% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.94 | 2.99% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.89 | 3.09% |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $0.89 | 2.91% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.89 | 2.97% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.89 | 3.01% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.85 | 3.53% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.85 | 3.48% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.85 | 3.34% |
Mcdonalds dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MCD has a payout ratio of 60.1% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 41.8%, Mcdonalds's payout ratio is 44% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MCD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEN Wendy's Co | 7.82% | $1 | 105.3% |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | 7.18% | $1.76 | N/A |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 3.17% | $0.24 | 33.8% |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 2.82% | $2.36 | 75.9% |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 2.81% | $5.6 | 62.8% |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 2.31% | $1 | 61.7% |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 2.17% | $6.88 | 60.1% |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 1.85% | $2.72 | 51.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mcdonalds pay a dividend?
Yes, Mcdonalds has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. MCD has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was MCD's last dividend?
Mcdonalds's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 3, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.77 per share.
How much dividend does Mcdonalds pay (per share)?
MCD has paid dividend of $6.88 per share in the last year.
What is Mcdonalds's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Mcdonalds is 2.17%.
How often does Mcdonalds pay dividends?
Mcdonalds has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Mcdonalds's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Mcdonalds is 60.1%.
Does Mcdonalds pay a good dividend?
Mcdonalds's dividend yield is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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