McDonald's (MCD) | Dividend History & Payments | 1987 - 2025
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TL;DR: McDonald's Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
McDonald's has paid $5.21 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.80%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.57%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $16.16 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 3, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$5.21
12-Month Div. Yield
1.80%
3-Year Total Dividend
$16.16
3-Year Avg Dividend
$5.39
3-Year Avg Yield
0.57%
Last 5Y Dividend
$26.71
All Time Dividend
$73.03
Date Range
Oct 1987 - Mar 2025
McDonald's Yearly Dividend History Chart
McDonald's Dividend History From 1987 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $1.77 | $1.77 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 4 | $6.78 | $1.70 | 2.39% |
| 2023 | 3 | $4.71 | $1.57 | 1.68% |
| 2022 | 4 | $5.66 | $1.42 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 4 | $5.25 | $1.31 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 4 | $5.04 | $1.26 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 4 | $4.73 | $1.18 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 4 | $4.19 | $1.05 | 2.52% |
| 2017 | 4 | $3.83 | $0.96 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 4 | $3.61 | $0.90 | 3.06% |
| 2015 | 4 | $3.44 | $0.86 | 3.39% |
| 2014 | 4 | $3.28 | $0.82 | 3.39% |
| 2013 | 4 | $3.12 | $0.78 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 4 | $2.87 | $0.72 | 3.16% |
| 2011 | 4 | $2.53 | $0.63 | 2.96% |
| 2010 | 4 | $2.26 | $0.56 | 3.17% |
| 2009 | 4 | $2.05 | $0.51 | 3.57% |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.64 | $0.41 | 2.83% |
| 2007 | 1 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 2.58% |
| 2006 | 1 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2.39% |
| 2005 | 1 | $0.67 | $0.67 | 1.98% |
| 2004 | 1 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 1.80% |
| 2003 | 1 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 1.56% |
| 2002 | 1 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 1.32% |
| 2001 | 1 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 0.82% |
| 2000 | 1 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 0.63% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 0.47% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 0.50% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 0.68% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.15 | $0.04 | 0.63% |
| 1995 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.63% |
| 1994 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.83% |
| 1993 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.90% |
| 1992 | 4 | $0.11 | $0.03 | 0.98% |
| 1991 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.95% |
| 1990 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.04% |
| 1989 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.09% |
| 1988 | 5 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 1.43% |
| 1987 | 1 | $0.02 | $0.02 | 0.35% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | $1.77 | 0.55% | $321.29 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $1.77 | 0.59% | $298.98 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $1.67 | 0.58% | $289.51 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $1.67 | 0.65% | $256.21 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $1.67 | 0.57% | $290.73 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $1.67 | 0.58% | $285.96 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $1.52 | 0.53% | $286.79 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $1.52 | 0.56% | $269.07 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $1.52 | 0.56% | $273.40 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $1.38 | 0.54% | $254.51 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $1.38 | 0.58% | $237.38 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $1.38 | 0.59% | $235.81 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $1.38 | 0.55% | $249.33 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $1.29 | 0.54% | $238.82 |
| May 28, 2021 | $1.29 | 0.55% | $233.38 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $1.29 | 0.62% | $207.37 |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $1.29 | 0.61% | $210.74 |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $1.25 | 0.59% | $211.73 |
| May 29, 2020 | $1.25 | 0.63% | $197.16 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $1.25 | 0.63% | $198.86 |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $1.25 | 0.64% | $195.35 |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $1.16 | 0.53% | $220.03 |
| May 31, 2019 | $1.16 | 0.56% | $205.48 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $1.16 | 0.63% | $185.05 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $1.16 | 0.63% | $182.96 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $1.01 | 0.62% | $163.90 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $1.01 | 0.60% | $168.91 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $1.01 | 0.68% | $148.27 |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $1.01 | 0.58% | $172.87 |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.94 | 0.59% | $159.81 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $0.94 | 0.61% | $153.74 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.94 | 0.73% | $127.90 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.94 | 0.79% | $118.24 |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.89 | 0.77% | $115.83 |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $0.89 | 0.73% | $121.35 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.89 | 0.76% | $117.18 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.89 | 0.77% | $116.20 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.85 | 0.90% | $94.85 |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.85 | 0.89% | $95.93 |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.85 | 0.86% | $98.90 |
| Nov 26, 2014 | $0.85 | 0.88% | $96.81 |
| Aug 28, 2014 | $0.81 | 0.86% | $93.72 |
| May 29, 2014 | $0.81 | 0.80% | $101.43 |
| Feb 27, 2014 | $0.81 | 0.85% | $95.15 |
| Nov 27, 2013 | $0.81 | 0.83% | $97.37 |
| Aug 29, 2013 | $0.77 | 0.82% | $94.36 |
| May 30, 2013 | $0.77 | 0.80% | $96.57 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | $0.77 | 0.80% | $95.68 |
| Nov 29, 2012 | $0.77 | 0.88% | $87.04 |
| Aug 30, 2012 | $0.70 | 0.78% | $89.49 |
| May 31, 2012 | $0.70 | 0.81% | $86.71 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | $0.70 | 0.70% | $99.50 |
| Nov 29, 2011 | $0.70 | 0.73% | $95.70 |
| Aug 30, 2011 | $0.61 | 0.68% | $89.09 |
| May 27, 2011 | $0.61 | 0.76% | $80.54 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | $0.61 | 0.80% | $76.03 |
| Nov 29, 2010 | $0.61 | 0.76% | $79.76 |
| Aug 30, 2010 | $0.55 | 0.73% | $75.09 |
| May 27, 2010 | $0.55 | 0.82% | $66.87 |
| Feb 25, 2010 | $0.55 | 0.86% | $63.85 |
| Nov 27, 2009 | $0.55 | 0.89% | $61.59 |
| Aug 28, 2009 | $0.50 | 0.89% | $56.14 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | $0.50 | 0.84% | $59.87 |
| Feb 26, 2009 | $0.50 | 0.96% | $52.25 |
| Nov 26, 2008 | $0.50 | 0.85% | $58.75 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | $0.38 | 0.60% | $62.00 |
| Jun 5, 2008 | $0.38 | 0.66% | $56.95 |
| Feb 28, 2008 | $0.38 | 0.69% | $54.11 |
| Nov 13, 2007 | $1.50 | 2.58% | $58.13 |
| Nov 13, 2006 | $1.00 | 2.39% | $41.82 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | $0.67 | 1.98% | $33.80 |
| Nov 10, 2004 | $0.55 | 1.80% | $30.50 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | $0.40 | 1.56% | $25.68 |
| Nov 13, 2002 | $0.23 | 1.35% | $17.38 |
| Nov 13, 2001 | $0.23 | 0.80% | $28.01 |
| Nov 13, 2000 | $0.21 | 0.64% | $33.44 |
| Nov 29, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.11% | $45.88 |
| Aug 30, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.12% | $41.81 |
| May 27, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.13% | $38.50 |
| Mar 11, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.11% | $43.50 |
| Nov 25, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.12% | $36.09 |
| Aug 27, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.14% | $31.34 |
| May 28, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.14% | $32.81 |
| Feb 25, 1998 | $0.04 | 0.15% | $27.28 |
| Nov 26, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.17% | $24.25 |
| Aug 27, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.17% | $23.66 |
| May 29, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.16% | $25.12 |
| Feb 26, 1997 | $0.04 | 0.17% | $21.62 |
| Nov 27, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.16% | $23.38 |
| Aug 28, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.16% | $23.19 |
| May 31, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.16% | $24.00 |
| Feb 27, 1996 | $0.03 | 0.13% | $25.19 |
| Nov 28, 1995 | $0.03 | 0.15% | $22.44 |
| Aug 29, 1995 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $18.31 |
| May 30, 1995 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $18.56 |
| Feb 22, 1995 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $16.75 |
| Nov 23, 1994 | $0.03 | 0.21% | $14.19 |
| Aug 25, 1994 | $0.03 | 0.22% | $13.50 |
| Jun 1, 1994 | $0.03 | 0.20% | $15.34 |
| Feb 22, 1994 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $15.06 |
| Nov 23, 1993 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $14.53 |
| Aug 25, 1993 | $0.03 | 0.20% | $13.44 |
| Jun 1, 1993 | $0.03 | 0.21% | $12.66 |
| Feb 23, 1993 | $0.03 | 0.20% | $12.66 |
| Nov 23, 1992 | $0.03 | 0.20% | $12.25 |
| Aug 25, 1992 | $0.03 | 0.23% | $10.69 |
| May 27, 1992 | $0.03 | 0.21% | $11.72 |
| Feb 25, 1992 | $0.02 | 0.23% | $10.12 |
| Nov 27, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $8.41 |
| Aug 28, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.28% | $8.16 |
| May 29, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $8.75 |
| Mar 5, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $8.50 |
| Nov 26, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.30% | $7.03 |
| Aug 27, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.30% | $6.97 |
| May 30, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $8.88 |
| Feb 27, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $7.94 |
| Nov 24, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.23% | $8.38 |
| Aug 25, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $7.28 |
| May 24, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $7.34 |
| Feb 22, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.28% | $6.28 |
| Dec 21, 1988 | $0.00 | 0.05% | $5.88 |
| Nov 23, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.30% | $5.81 |
| Aug 22, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $5.45 |
| May 24, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.33% | $5.28 |
| Jan 19, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.29% | $5.48 |
| Oct 20, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.28% | $5.67 |
McDonald's Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McDonald's
MCD | $5.21 | 1.80% | 0.57% | $5.39 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| $2.36 | 3.57% | 0.85% | $2.25 | Mar 21, 2025 | |
Starbucks
SBUX | $2.40 | 2.60% | 0.58% | $2.24 | May 16, 2025 |
Yum! Brands
YUM | $2.05 | 1.48% | 0.48% | $2.11 | Feb 21, 2025 |
Only companies with available dividend data are shown. Click on peer company names to view their detailed dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has McDonald's been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- McDonald's has been paying dividends for 38 years, from 1987 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $73.03 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was McDonald's's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- McDonald's's most recent dividend payment was $1.77 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 3, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was McDonald's's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- McDonald's's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $6.78 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do McDonald's's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing McDonald's's dividend payments, the company paid $4.71 per share in 2023 versus $6.78 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $2.07. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in McDonald's have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, McDonald's has paid a total of $47.31 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,547.90 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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