How much is the McDonald's Corporation dividend in 2026?

For fiscal year 2026, the McDonald's Corporation dividend is $1.86 per share. This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 2.56%.

Is McDonald's Corporation a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, with 26 years of consecutive dividend increases, McDonald's Corporation qualifies as a Dividend Aristocrat. Consistent dividend history is one quality signal, but not a substitute for individual review.

Do I get the McDonald's Corporation dividend if I buy on the ex-date?

No. To receive the dividend, you must hold the stock on the day before the ex-date. If you buy on the ex-date or later, you don't get the dividend — the price typically drops by approximately the dividend amount.

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Price$283.70

Yield2.56%

McDonald's Corporation/Dividend

McDonald's Corporation Dividend

Reviewed byLupe Editorial

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Data refreshedMay 08, 2026

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SourceEOD Historical Data — Dividends, EOD Historical Data — Fundamentals, EOD Historical Data

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/ 100

Dividend Safety

Monitor

Worth a closer look

Limited fundamentals data — score conservatively capped.

Payout Ratio

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no data

FCF Coverage

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no data

Leverage

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no data

Increase Streak

26 yrs

strong

Yield Signal

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no data

How we calculate this

The score ranges from 0 to 100. Five factors are weighted: payout ratio (25), free cash flow coverage (25), leverage — net debt / EBITDA (20), increase streak (15), and yield signal — current vs. 5-year average yield (15).

Thresholds are sector-specific. REITs, utilities and banks use different benchmarks because they structurally have higher payout ratios or leverage.

Important: no model can predict dividend cuts. The score shows the factors that historically preceded cuts — it's an aid, not a substitute for your own research.

Methodology: Full description

Dividend Yield

2.56%

$7.26 TTM

Streak

26 yrs

Aristocrat

5Jy CAGR

7.30%

Payout Ratio

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Dividend (TTM)

$7.26

Last Payment

Mar 03, 2026

Next Ex-Date

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Frequency

Quarterly

Dividend History

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How much income does your McDonald's position generate over time?

Number of shares

Dividend per share (annual)

USD

Expected annual growth

+7.3 %

Prefilled: 5y CAGR 7.3%

Years

15 y

Reinvest dividends

Cumulative over 15 years

$5,132.63

In year 15: $535.19

This calculation is a model assumption. Actual dividends depend on business performance, taxes, FX rates, and shareholder approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the McDonald's Corporation dividend in 2026?
For fiscal year 2026, the McDonald's Corporation dividend is $1.86 per share. This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 2.56%.
Is McDonald's Corporation a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, with 26 years of consecutive dividend increases, McDonald's Corporation qualifies as a Dividend Aristocrat. Consistent dividend history is one quality signal, but not a substitute for individual review.
Do I get the McDonald's Corporation dividend if I buy on the ex-date?
No. To receive the dividend, you must hold the stock on the day before the ex-date. If you buy on the ex-date or later, you don't get the dividend — the price typically drops by approximately the dividend amount.