MCD Dividend Calculator

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) currently yields 2.63% and paid $7.35 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.

Last Close

$279.50

Dividend Yield

2.63%

12-Mo Dividend / Share

$7.35

5-Yr Div Growth / Yr

+7.5%

Raise Streak

5 yrs

Next Ex-Date

TBD

Project Future Income from MCD

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Portfolio Value

$112,233

Year 10

Monthly Dividends

$288

Year 10

Total Invested

$70,000

Year 10

Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — MCD

Projected Income from MCD

Year 1
Invested$16,000
Annual Div.$421
Monthly$35
Shares58.8
Value$16,421
Year 2
Invested$22,000
Annual Div.$625
Monthly$52
Shares81.3
Value$23,908
Year 3
Invested$28,000
Annual Div.$855
Monthly$71
Shares103.4
Value$32,018
Year 4
Invested$34,000
Annual Div.$1,112
Monthly$93
Shares125.2
Value$40,812
Year 5
Invested$40,000
Annual Div.$1,401
Monthly$117
Shares146.8
Value$50,355
Year 6
Invested$46,000
Annual Div.$1,725
Monthly$144
Shares168.2
Value$60,723
Year 7
Invested$52,000
Annual Div.$2,087
Monthly$174
Shares189.5
Value$71,999
Year 8
Invested$58,000
Annual Div.$2,494
Monthly$208
Shares210.7
Value$84,272
Year 9
Invested$64,000
Annual Div.$2,949
Monthly$246
Shares232.0
Value$97,646
Year 10
Invested$70,000
Annual Div.$3,460
Monthly$288
Shares253.4
Value$112,233

MCD Dividend Per Share by Year

MCD Dividend Payment History

Updated 2026-07-07

Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmount / Share
2026-06-022026-06-16$1.86
2026-03-032026-03-17$1.86
2025-12-012025-12-15$1.86
2025-09-022025-09-16$1.77
2025-06-022025-06-16$1.77
2025-03-032025-03-17$1.77
2024-12-022024-12-16$1.77
2024-09-032024-09-17$1.67
2024-06-032024-06-17$1.67
2024-02-292024-03-15$1.67
2023-11-302023-12-15$1.67
2023-08-312023-09-18$1.52
2023-06-022023-06-20$1.52
2023-02-282023-03-15$1.52
2022-11-302022-12-15$1.52
2022-08-312022-09-16$1.38
2022-06-032022-06-20$1.38
2022-02-282022-03-15$1.38
2021-11-302021-12-15$1.38
2021-08-312021-09-15$1.29
2021-05-282021-06-15$1.29
2021-02-262021-03-15$1.29
2020-11-302020-12-15$1.29
2020-08-312020-09-15$1.25

MCD Dividend FAQ

How much does MCD pay in dividends per share?

McDonald's Corporation paid $7.35 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.

How often does MCD pay dividends?

MCD pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.

What is MCD's dividend yield?

At the last close of $279.50, MCD yields approximately 2.63% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.

What is MCD's dividend growth rate?

MCD's dividend per share has compounded at 7.5% per year over the last 5 years (7.4% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

How much MCD do I need for $100 a month in dividends?

At the trailing payout of $7.35 per share per year, roughly 164 shares — about $45,838.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.

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