MCD
McDonald`s
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: MCD
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 2, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.72%
Payout ratio: 60.3%
McDonald`s's last dividend of $1.86 per share was on Jun 2, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $7.35 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.72%.
MCD dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
McDonald`s Dividend yield
MCD has a dividend yield of 2.72% which is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average but below the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.41%, McDonald`s's dividend yield is 13% higher. The historical 5-year average of MCD's dividend yield is 2.2%, which is below the current yield.
MCD Dividend history
McDonald`s has a history of paying dividends since 1991. 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 5% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 18%.
McDonald`s Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | $1.86 | 2.66% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $1.86 | 2.19% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $1.86 | 2.36% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $1.77 | 2.24% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $1.77 | 2.23% |
| 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% |
McDonald`s dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MCD has a payout ratio of 60.3% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 44.2%, McDonald`s's payout ratio is 36% 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 | 7.61% | $0.56 | 71.8% |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 3.18% | $0.26 | 23.4% |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 3.01% | $6.12 | 58.6% |
| MCD McDonald`s Corp | 2.72% | $7.35 | 60.3% |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 2.35% | $2.47 | 142% |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 1.91% | $2.92 | 46.8% |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 1.77% | $1 | 84.7% |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does McDonald`s pay a dividend?
Yes, McDonald`s has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. MCD has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was MCD's last dividend?
McDonald`s's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 2, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.86 per share.
How much dividend does McDonald`s pay (per share)?
MCD has paid dividend of $7.35 per share in the last year.
What is McDonald`s's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of McDonald`s is 2.72%.
How often does McDonald`s pay dividends?
McDonald`s has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is McDonald`s's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of McDonald`s is 60.3%.
Does McDonald`s pay a good dividend?
McDonald`s's dividend yield is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.