McDonald's (MCD) dividend: yield & history
McDonald's · Consumer Discretionary · ref. ETF XLY · price $260.06
In short — McDonald's pays $7.35/yr per share, a 2.73% yield. Dividend raised for 14 years (~+8%/yr over 5y). Paying since 1985.
How much does McDonald's pay in dividends? Here's its yield, year-by-year history and growth.
📈 1-year price
$260.06-16.7% over range
Aug 28, 25low $260.06 · high $341.06Aug 27, 26
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60% recommend buying · 15 analysts
2.73 %
Yield
$7.35
Annual dividend
14 yrs
Consecutive raises
+8%
Growth /yr (5y)
McDonald's dividend history
| Year | Dividend paid | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.80 | +9% |
| 2024 | $5.34 | +5% |
| 2023 | $5.08 | +5% |
| 2022 | $4.82 | +11% |
| 2021 | $4.34 | +11% |
| 2020 | $3.90 | +7% |
| 2019 | $3.66 | +5% |
| 2018 | $3.48 | +5% |
| 2017 | $3.32 | +5% |
| 2016 | $3.16 | +7% |
⚠️ Past dividends, not a guarantee of future payments nor advice. Annual totals per share, in $. Yahoo Finance data.
Frequently asked questions
Does McDonald's (MCD) pay a dividend?
Yes. McDonald's currently pays about $7.35 per share per year, a 2.73% yield at the current price.
Is MCD's dividend growing?
McDonald's's annual dividend has grown for 14 straight years, at roughly +8%/yr over 5 years.
What is McDonald's's dividend yield?
McDonald's yields about 2.73% per year (annual dividend ÷ price). A very high yield can also signal a falling price — check consistency.
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