How often does MCD pay dividends?

MCD currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 2, 2026 at $1.86 per share.

When is MCD's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, MCD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 1, 2026, with payment around Oct 1, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is MCD's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, MCD paid $7.35 per share in distributions, a yield of about 2.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is MCD's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in MCD on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $13,553 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+35.5%). Share price alone moved +20.8% over the same period.

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MCD Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

McDonald's Corporation

$280.63

2.6% trailing yield

52-wk range $264.54 – $341.06

Price -4.8% over 12 months

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Next MCD Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 1, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 1, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$1.86

Estimated from MCD's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jun 2, 2026 at $1.86/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

MCD Dividend History

84 distributions since Nov 29, 1999 · trailing 12-month total $7.35/share (2.6% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jun 2, 2026	Jul 2, 2026	$1.86
Mar 3, 2026	Apr 2, 2026	$1.86
Dec 1, 2025	Dec 31, 2025	$1.86
Sep 2, 2025	Oct 2, 2025	$1.77
Jun 2, 2025	Jul 2, 2025	$1.77
Mar 3, 2025	Apr 2, 2025	$1.77
Dec 2, 2024	Jan 2, 2025	$1.77
Sep 3, 2024	Oct 3, 2024	$1.67
Jun 3, 2024	Jul 3, 2024	$1.67
Feb 29, 2024	Mar 28, 2024	$1.67
Nov 30, 2023	Dec 30, 2023	$1.67
Aug 31, 2023	Oct 1, 2023	$1.52

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$3.72/share

2025 (4 payments)

$7.17/share

2024 (4 payments)

$6.78/share

2023 (4 payments)

$6.23/share

2022 (4 payments)

$5.66/share

2021 (4 payments)

$5.25/share

2020 (4 payments)

$5.04/share

2019 (4 payments)

$4.73/share

2018 (4 payments)

$4.19/share

2017 (4 payments)

$3.83/share

2016 (4 payments)

$3.61/share

2015 (4 payments)

$3.44/share

2014 (4 payments)

$3.28/share

2013 (4 payments)

$3.12/share

2012 (4 payments)

$2.87/share

2011 (4 payments)

$2.53/share

2010 (4 payments)

$2.26/share

2009 (4 payments)

$2.05/share

2008 (4 payments)

$1.63/share

2007 (1 payments)

$1.50/share

2006 (1 payments)

$1.00/share

2005 (1 payments)

$0.67/share

2004 (1 payments)

$0.55/share

2003 (1 payments)

$0.40/share

2002 (1 payments)

$0.24/share

2001 (1 payments)

$0.23/share

2000 (2 payments)

$0.68/share

1999 (1 payments)

$0.05/share

If You Invested $10,000 in MCD

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$13,553

+35.5%

End value, dividends as cash

$13,470

+34.7% · $1,388 cash collected

Share price alone

+20.8%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+6.3%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

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Investment Parametersfor MCD

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%2.6%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%5.1%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-4.5%50%

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MCD Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in MCD

Total Value

$131,481

Total Dividends

$66,301

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$64,820

Final Dividend Yield7.1%

Annual Income$9,286

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

MCD Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$229,086

Shares needed

817

at $280.63

Effective yield used

2.6%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

MCD Dividend FAQ

How often does MCD pay dividends?: MCD currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 2, 2026 at $1.86 per share.
When is MCD's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, MCD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 1, 2026, with payment around Oct 1, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is MCD's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, MCD paid $7.35 per share in distributions, a yield of about 2.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is MCD's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in MCD on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $13,553 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+35.5%). Share price alone moved +20.8% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.