Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Cyclical sector| Metric | MCD | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.20% | 2.52% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.30% | 13.14% |
| Payout Ratio | 61.3% | 34.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 51 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -19.8% | -2.9% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Cyclical sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.75%
3-Year Growth
8.20%
5-Year Growth
7.30%
10-Year Growth
7.62%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Dec 1, 2026
Next Payment
Dec 15, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Sep 1, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2026 | $1.9300 | +3.76% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $1.8600 | +5.08% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $1.7700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $1.7700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $1.7700 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $1.7700 | +5.99% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $1.6700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $1.6700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $1.6700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $1.6700 | +9.87% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $1.5200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $1.5200 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $1.5200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $1.5200 | +10.14% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $1.3800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $1.3800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $1.3800 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
61.3%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
75.4%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.79 | $1.73B |
| Q1 2025 | $2.61 | $1.88B |
| Q2 2025 | $3.15 | $1.25B |
| Q3 2025 | $3.20 | $2.42B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.