McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, wraps, fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hotcakes, and other sandwiches. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 40,031 restaurants. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
McDonald's Dividend Announcement
• McDonald's announced a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-16. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-02
• McDonald's annual dividend for 2024 was $6.78
• McDonald's annual dividend for 2023 was $6.23
• McDonald's's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.27%
• McDonald's's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 58.34%
• McDonald's's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 8.26% year
• McDonald's's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 7.16% year
McDonald's Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-02 | $1.77 | quarterly | 2024-12-16 |
2024-09-03 | $1.67 | quarterly | 2024-09-17 |
2024-06-03 | $1.67 | quarterly | 2024-06-17 |
2024-02-29 | $1.67 | quarterly | 2024-03-15 |
2023-11-30 | $1.67 | quarterly | 2023-12-15 |
2023-08-31 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2023-09-18 |
2023-06-02 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2023-06-20 |
2023-02-28 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2023-03-15 |
2022-11-30 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2022-12-15 |
2022-08-31 | $1.38 | quarterly | 2022-09-16 |
2022-06-03 | $1.38 | quarterly | 2022-06-20 |
2022-02-28 | $1.38 | quarterly | 2022-03-15 |
2021-11-30 | $1.38 | quarterly | 2021-12-15 |
2021-08-31 | $1.29 | quarterly | 2021-09-15 |
2021-05-28 | $1.29 | quarterly | 2021-06-15 |
2021-02-26 | $1.29 | quarterly | 2021-03-15 |
2020-11-30 | $1.29 | quarterly | 2020-12-15 |
2020-08-31 | $1.25 | quarterly | 2020-09-15 |
2020-05-29 | $1.25 | quarterly | 2020-06-15 |
2020-02-28 | $1.25 | quarterly | 2020-03-16 |
2019-11-29 | $1.25 | quarterly | 2019-12-16 |
2019-08-30 | $1.16 | quarterly | 2019-09-17 |
2019-05-31 | $1.16 | quarterly | 2019-06-17 |
2019-02-28 | $1.16 | quarterly | 2019-03-15 |
2018-11-30 | $1.16 | quarterly | 2018-12-17 |
2018-08-31 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2018-09-18 |
2018-06-01 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2018-06-18 |
2018-02-28 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2018-03-15 |
2017-11-30 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2017-12-15 |
2017-08-30 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-09-18 |
2017-06-01 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-06-19 |
2017-02-27 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-03-15 |
2016-11-29 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2016-12-15 |
2016-08-30 | $0.89 | quarterly | 2016-09-16 |
2016-06-02 | $0.89 | quarterly | 2016-06-20 |
2016-02-26 | $0.89 | quarterly | 2016-03-15 |
2015-11-27 | $0.89 | quarterly | 2015-12-15 |
2015-08-28 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2015-09-16 |
2015-05-28 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2015-06-15 |
2015-02-26 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2015-03-16 |
2014-11-26 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2014-12-15 |
2014-08-28 | $0.81 | quarterly | 2014-09-16 |
2014-05-29 | $0.81 | quarterly | 2014-06-16 |
2014-02-27 | $0.81 | quarterly | 2014-03-17 |
2013-11-27 | $0.81 | quarterly | 2013-12-16 |
2013-08-29 | $0.77 | quarterly | 2013-09-17 |
2013-05-30 | $0.77 | quarterly | 2013-06-17 |
2013-02-27 | $0.77 | quarterly | 2013-03-15 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: McDonald's's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, McDonald's publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, McDonald's distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from McDonald's are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: McDonald's sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, McDonald's distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: McDonald's declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of McDonald's's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review McDonald's's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.