Dividend payment history · 2026
MCD McDonald's Corporation
100 dividend payments since 1996 — 31 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 14.0%.
MCD dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7.4400 | +3.8% | 4 |
| 2025 | $7.1700 | +5.8% | 4 |
| 2024 | $6.7800 | +8.8% | 4 |
| 2023 | $6.2300 | +10.1% | 4 |
| 2022 | $5.6600 | +7.8% | 4 |
| 2021 | $5.2500 | +4.2% | 4 |
| 2020 | $5.0400 | +6.6% | 4 |
| 2019 | $4.7300 | +12.9% | 4 |
| 2018 | $4.1900 | +9.4% | 4 |
| 2017 | $3.8300 | +6.1% | 4 |
| 2016 | $3.6100 | +4.9% | 4 |
| 2015 | $3.4400 | +4.9% | 4 |
| 2014 | $3.2800 | +5.1% | 4 |
| 2013 | $3.1200 | +8.7% | 4 |
| 2012 | $2.8700 | +13.4% | 4 |
| 2011 | $2.5300 | +11.9% | 4 |
| 2010 | $2.2600 | +10.2% | 4 |
| 2009 | $2.0500 | +26.2% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.6250 | +8.3% | 4 |
| 2007 | $1.5000 | +50.0% | 1 |
| 2006 | $1.0000 | +49.3% | 1 |
| 2005 | $0.6700 | +21.8% | 1 |
| 2004 | $0.5500 | +37.5% | 1 |
| 2003 | $0.4000 | +70.2% | 1 |
| 2002 | $0.2350 | +4.4% | 1 |
| 2001 | $0.2250 | +4.7% | 1 |
| 2000 | $0.2150 | +9.7% | 1 |
| 1999 | $0.1960 | +11.4% | 4 |
| 1998 | $0.1760 | +9.7% | 4 |
| 1997 | $0.1605 | +9.6% | 4 |
| 1996 | $0.1465 | — | 4 |
Complete MCD dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | $1.8600 | Sep 16, 2026 | +5.1% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $1.8600 | — | +5.1% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $1.8600 | — | +5.1% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $1.8600 | — | +5.1% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $1.8600 | — | +5.1% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $1.7700 | — | +6.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $1.7700 | — | +6.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $1.7700 | — | +6.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $1.7700 | — | +6.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $1.6700 | — | +9.9% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $1.6700 | — | +9.9% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $1.6700 | — | +9.9% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $1.6700 | — | +9.9% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $1.5200 | — | +10.1% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $1.5200 | — | +10.1% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $1.5200 | — | +10.1% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $1.5200 | — | +10.1% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $1.3800 | — | +7.0% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $1.3800 | — | +7.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $1.3800 | — | +7.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $1.3800 | — | +7.0% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $1.2900 | — | +3.2% |
| May 28, 2021 | $1.2900 | — | +3.2% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $1.2900 | — | +3.2% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $1.2900 | — | +3.2% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $1.2500 | — | +7.8% |
| May 29, 2020 | $1.2500 | — | +7.8% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $1.2500 | — | +7.8% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $1.2500 | — | +7.8% |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $1.1600 | — | +14.9% |
| May 31, 2019 | $1.1600 | — | +14.9% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $1.1600 | — | +14.9% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $1.1600 | — | +14.9% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $1.0100 | — | +7.4% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $1.0100 | — | +7.4% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $1.0100 | — | +7.4% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $1.0100 | — | +7.4% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.9400 | — | +5.6% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $0.9400 | — | +5.6% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.9400 | — | +5.6% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.9400 | — | +5.6% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.8900 | — | +4.7% |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $0.8900 | — | +4.7% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.8900 | — | +4.7% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.8900 | — | +4.7% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| Nov 26, 2014 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| Aug 28, 2014 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| May 29, 2014 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Feb 27, 2014 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Nov 27, 2013 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Aug 29, 2013 | $0.7700 | — | +10.0% |
| May 30, 2013 | $0.7700 | — | +10.0% |
| Feb 27, 2013 | $0.7700 | — | +10.0% |
| Nov 29, 2012 | $0.7700 | — | +10.0% |
| Aug 30, 2012 | $0.7000 | — | +14.8% |
| May 31, 2012 | $0.7000 | — | +14.8% |
| Feb 28, 2012 | $0.7000 | — | +14.8% |
| Nov 29, 2011 | $0.7000 | — | +14.8% |
| Aug 30, 2011 | $0.6100 | — | +10.9% |
| May 27, 2011 | $0.6100 | — | +10.9% |
| Feb 25, 2011 | $0.6100 | — | +10.9% |
| Nov 29, 2010 | $0.6100 | — | +10.9% |
| Aug 30, 2010 | $0.5500 | — | +10.0% |
| May 27, 2010 | $0.5500 | — | +10.0% |
| Feb 25, 2010 | $0.5500 | — | +10.0% |
| Nov 27, 2009 | $0.5500 | — | +10.0% |
| Aug 28, 2009 | $0.5000 | — | +33.3% |
| Jun 4, 2009 | $0.5000 | — | +33.3% |
| Feb 26, 2009 | $0.5000 | — | +33.3% |
| Nov 26, 2008 | $0.5000 | — | -66.7% |
| Aug 28, 2008 | $0.3750 | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2008 | $0.3750 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2008 | $0.3750 | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2007 | $1.5000 | — | +50.0% |
| Nov 13, 2006 | $1.0000 | — | +49.3% |
| Nov 10, 2005 | $0.6700 | — | +21.8% |
| Nov 10, 2004 | $0.5500 | — | +37.5% |
| Nov 12, 2003 | $0.4000 | — | +70.2% |
| Nov 13, 2002 | $0.2350 | — | +4.4% |
| Nov 13, 2001 | $0.2250 | — | +4.7% |
| Nov 13, 2000 | $0.2150 | — | +338.8% |
| Nov 29, 1999 | $0.0490 | — | +8.9% |
| Aug 30, 1999 | $0.0490 | — | +8.9% |
| May 27, 1999 | $0.0490 | — | +8.9% |
| Mar 11, 1999 | $0.0490 | — | +19.5% |
| Nov 25, 1998 | $0.0450 | — | +9.8% |
| Aug 27, 1998 | $0.0450 | — | +9.8% |
| May 28, 1998 | $0.0450 | — | +9.8% |
| Feb 25, 1998 | $0.0410 | — | +9.3% |
| Nov 26, 1997 | $0.0410 | — | +9.3% |
| Aug 27, 1997 | $0.0410 | — | +9.3% |
| May 29, 1997 | $0.0410 | — | +9.3% |
| Feb 26, 1997 | $0.0375 | — | +10.3% |
| Nov 27, 1996 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 1996 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| May 31, 1996 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 1996 | $0.0340 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has MCD ever cut its dividend?
Based on our records going back to 1996, MCD has not cut its annual dividend by more than 5% in any year we track. Past payment history does not guarantee future dividends.
What is MCD's 5-year dividend CAGR?
MCD's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 14.0%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does MCD pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, MCD pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is MCD's latest dividend per share?
MCD's most recent dividend was $1.8600 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 2, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 16, 2026.
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