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MCD McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data.
Why we rate it 7.0
- Yield of 2.56% is in the typical sustainable zone (2-4%)
- Payout ratio of 60% is on the higher side — leaves less buffer for earnings volatility
- Current yield is meaningfully above the 5-year average of 2.20% — could be a value opportunity or a stress signal
- Mega-cap scale (>$200B) — market dominance reduces dividend pressure
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to MCD's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is MCD's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 2.56%, payout ratio 60%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates MCD's dividend safety profile as solid (7/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is MCD's current dividend yield?
MCD has a current dividend yield of 2.56% as of April 28, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 2.20%.
How is MCD's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy MCD based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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