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Quarterly Dividend Declaration

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-09-20 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

McDonald’s recorded its 50th consecutive annual dividend increase during the week of September 12–18, 2026. The increase elevated McDonald’s to Dividend King status on September 17, 2026. The report assigned the dividend a D- safety grade and cited weak credit metrics as risks to dividend sustainability.

Key facts

• McDonald's reached Dividend King status. source
• McDonald's celebrated its 50th consecutive dividend increase. source
• McDonald's hit a new 52-week low on Sept. 17, 2026. source