MCD ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
McDonald's Corporation
MCD dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | ≈ Sep 15, 2026 | $1.86 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | ≈ Jun 16, 2026 | $1.86 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ≈ Mar 17, 2026 | $1.86 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ≈ Dec 15, 2025 | $1.86 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ≈ Sep 16, 2025 | $1.77 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | ≈ Jun 16, 2025 | $1.77 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ≈ Mar 17, 2025 | $1.77 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ≈ Dec 16, 2024 | $1.77 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | ≈ Sep 17, 2024 | $1.67 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ≈ Jun 17, 2024 | $1.67 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | ≈ Mar 14, 2024 | $1.67 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from MCD's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is MCD's next ex-dividend date?
MCD's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Nov 30, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is MCD's dividend?
MCD most recently paid about $1.86 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $7.4437 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is MCD's dividend yield?
MCD's dividend yield is about 3.16%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $235.65 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does MCD pay its dividend?
MCD pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 1, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on MCD's usual timing we estimate about Dec 15, 2026.
Has MCD grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, MCD paid $7.44 per share, which was 5.1% higher than the 4 payments before that ($7.08). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of MCD pay?
At the current yield of 3.16%, $10,000 invested in MCD would pay roughly $316 a year in dividends, or about $26 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has MCD made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year MCD's share price changed by -23.0%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -20.5%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?