McDonald's Corporation MCD

McDonald's Corporation pays an annual dividend of $7.72 per share, a yield of 3.11% at the last closing price of $248.24. The most recent ex-dividend date was 2026-12-01 — investors must own shares before that date to receive the payment.

The payout ratio — the share of earnings paid out as dividends — is 62.71%. A ratio at this level means most earnings go to the dividend, which can limit flexibility if profits fall.