McDonald's Corporation

MCD

McDonald's Corporation is a global fast-food chain renowned for its hamburgers, fries, and breakfast items. Founded in 1940, the company has become one of the largest and most recognizable restaurant brands worldwide, operating through a franchise model with thousands of outlets across more than 100 countries. McDonald's is known for its standardized menu, quick service, and iconic branding, making it a leader in the global fast-food industry.

$267.71 -5.68 (-2.08%)
Dividend Yield 2.75%
Payout Frequency Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay DateAmountEx-DateRecord Date
June 16, 2026$1.862026-06-022026-06-02
March 17, 2026$1.862026-03-032026-03-03
December 15, 2025$1.862025-12-012025-12-01
September 16, 2025$1.772025-09-022025-09-02
June 16, 2025$1.772025-06-022025-06-02

Dividends Summary

Company News

3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
The Motley Fool • Parkev Tatevosian, Cfa • July 18, 2026

The article discusses three undervalued dividend stocks suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investing strategies. It emphasizes that investing in dividend stocks is an excellent way to generate passive income and requires a different mindset compared to short-term trading.

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 in July and Never Sell
The Motley Fool • Patrick Sanders • July 16, 2026

The article recommends four dividend stocks as long-term buy-and-hold investments for a $1,000 portfolio: McDonald's for its global reach and 50-year dividend growth history, Waste Management for its essential services and 23-year dividend streak, Realty Income for its monthly dividend payouts and 31-year growth record, and Automatic Data Process...

3 Dividend Stocks That Recently Hit 52-Week Lows to Buy in July
The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer • July 5, 2026

The article recommends three dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows: McDonald's (approaching Dividend King status with 49 consecutive increases), Clorox (48 consecutive years of dividend increases), and General Mills (127 years of consecutive dividend payments). Despite current market pessimism, all three are well-run companies with strong his...

The Smartest S&P 500 Dividend Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The Motley Fool • James Brumley • June 30, 2026

McDonald's is recommended as a compelling dividend stock despite a 20% price pullback from its February peak. While inflation and economic headwinds are pressuring the business, the company has a strong track record of weathering economic cycles and has raised its dividend for 49 consecutive years. The stock's recent weakness has boosted its forw...

Restaurant Brands International vs. McDonald's: Comparing Revenue Trends for These Fast-Food Giants
The Motley Fool • Robert Izquierdo • June 27, 2026

McDonald's maintains significantly higher quarterly revenues ($6.0-7.1 billion) compared to Restaurant Brands International ($2.1-2.5 billion), though both show year-over-year growth. RBI's Burger King brand achieved 6% comparable store sales growth in Q1 2026 with strong 11% international expansion, while McDonald's reported 4% comparable store ...

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