McDonald's raises quarterly dividend 4% to $1.93, marking 50th increase

Sep 17, 2026 21:00 (36d ago)

McDonald's Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.93 per common share, payable December 15, 2026.
The payment is 4% higher than the previous dividend, equals $7.72 annualized and marks 50 consecutive years of increases.
McDonald's joined the Dividend Kings, while its 2026 Investor Day is scheduled for September 23.

McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.93 per common share, a 4% increase from the previous payment and $7.72 on an annualized basis. Payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 1, the increase marks the company's 50th consecutive year of dividend growth and qualifies it as a Dividend King. McDonald's will hold its 2026 Investor Day on September 23 to discuss financial goals and its next phase of growth.