Annual Payout Ratio
59.22%5.70%+10.65%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MCD annual payout ratio is 59.22%, up +10.65% on
- Historical Performance
- MCD annual payout ratio is up +14.02% over the past 3 years, and down -0.39% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MCD annual payout ratio is currently -25.35% below its historical high of 79.33% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MCD annual payout ratio is +10.65% above its 3-year low of 53.52% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MCD annual payout ratio is higher than 90.61% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 59.22% | +10.7% | +14.0% | -0.4% | +20.6% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 55.40% | +4.4% | +8.2% | +4.9% | +31.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 61.15% | +2.8% | -9.8% | -23.5% | +23.9% | |
| Price | $307.32 | +7.1% | +15.0% | +42.4% | +313.2% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 2.21% | -6.4% | +4.3% | -5.2% | -27.3% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $4.87B | +7.4% | +24.3% | +36.0% | +117.8% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $6.78 | +8.8% | +29.1% | +43.3% | +230.7% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $6.67B | -8.0% | -6.1% | +16.4% | +75.6% | |
| Annual Revenue | $25.92B | +1.7% | +11.6% | +21.3% | +14.0% | |
| Annual EPS | $11.39 | -1.5% | +13.5% | +44.6% | +177.2% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 67.47% | N/A | -12.2% |
| 5Y | 79.33% | N/A | -25.4% |
| All | 79.33% | -25.4% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 53.52% | +10.7% | |
| 5Y | 51.94% | +14.0% | |
| All | 13.46% | +340.0% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of MCD?
As of today, MCD annual payout ratio is 59.22%
What is 1-year change in MCD annual payout ratio?
MCD annual payout ratio is up +10.65% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in MCD annual payout ratio?
MCD annual payout ratio is up +14.02% over the past 3 years
How far is MCD annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
MCD annual payout ratio is currently -25.35% below its historical high of 79.33% set on December 31, 2020
How does MCD annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MCD annual payout ratio is higher than 90.61% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is MCD next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for MCD is on
What is MCD next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MCD has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
61.15%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MCD TTM payout ratio is 61.15%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- MCD TTM payout ratio is up +2.76% year-over-year, and down -9.85% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MCD TTM payout ratio is currently -53.28% below its historical high of 130.89% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MCD TTM payout ratio is +14.15% above its 3-year low of 53.57% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MCD TTM payout ratio is higher than 90.17% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 61.15% | +1.3% | +2.8% | -9.8% | -23.5% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 55.40% | -1.3% | +4.4% | +8.2% | +4.9% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 59.22% | – | +10.7% | +14.0% | -0.4% | |
| Price | $307.32 | +4.6% | +7.1% | +15.0% | +42.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.33% | -3.3% | -1.3% | +9.9% | 0.0% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $5.06B | +1.3% | +5.2% | +23.8% | +35.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $7.17 | +1.3% | +5.8% | +26.7% | +42.3% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $7.37B | +6.9% | +12.0% | +27.2% | +73.3% | |
| TTM Revenue | $26.26B | +0.8% | +1.3% | +12.9% | +35.9% | |
| TTM EPS | $11.73 | +0.4% | +2.9% | +47.7% | +79.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 61.57% | -0.7% | |
| 3Y | 69.51% | -12.0% | |
| 5Y | 80.57% | -24.1% | |
| All | 130.89% | -53.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 59.51% | +2.8% | |
| 3Y | 53.57% | +14.2% | |
| 5Y | 52.32% | +16.9% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of MCD?
As of today, MCD TTM payout ratio is 61.15%
What is MCD TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MCD TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in MCD TTM payout ratio?
MCD TTM payout ratio is up +2.76% year-over-year
How far is MCD TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MCD TTM payout ratio is currently -53.28% below its historical high of 130.89% set on November 13, 2007
How does MCD TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MCD TTM payout ratio is higher than 90.17% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is MCD next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MCD is on
What is MCD next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MCD has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
55.40%0.70%-1.25%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MCD quarterly payout ratio is 55.40%, down -1.25% on
- Historical Performance
- MCD quarterly payout ratio is up +4.37% year-over-year, and up +8.18% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MCD quarterly payout ratio is currently -71.17% below its historical high of 192.17% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MCD quarterly payout ratio is +16.19% above its 3-year low of 47.68% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MCD quarterly payout ratio is higher than 90.49% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 55.40% | -1.3% | +4.4% | +8.2% | +4.9% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 59.22% | – | +10.7% | +14.0% | -0.4% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 61.15% | +1.3% | +2.8% | -9.8% | -23.5% | |
| Price | $307.32 | +4.6% | +7.1% | +15.0% | +42.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.33% | -3.3% | -1.3% | +9.9% | 0.0% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $1.26B | -0.2% | +5.4% | +24.4% | +35.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $7.17 | +1.3% | +5.8% | +26.7% | +42.3% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $2.42B | +92.7% | +24.4% | +27.0% | -5.2% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $7.08B | +3.4% | +3.0% | +20.5% | +30.6% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $3.18 | +1.4% | +1.6% | +18.8% | +35.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 67.77% | -18.3% | |
| 3Y | 67.77% | -18.3% | |
| 5Y | 92.82% | -40.3% | |
| All | 192.17% | -71.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 55.40% | at low | |
| 3Y | 47.68% | +16.2% | |
| 5Y | 43.41% | +27.6% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MCD?
As of today, MCD quarterly payout ratio is 55.40%
What is MCD quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MCD quarterly payout ratio was down -1.25% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in MCD quarterly payout ratio?
MCD quarterly payout ratio is up +4.37% year-over-year
How far is MCD quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MCD quarterly payout ratio is currently -71.17% below its historical high of 192.17% set on June 30, 2020
How does MCD quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MCD quarterly payout ratio is higher than 90.49% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is MCD next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MCD is on
What is MCD next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MCD has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- MCD Official Website www.mcdonalds.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390825000059/0000063908-25-000059-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390825000012/0000063908-25-000012-index.htm
- MCD Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/MCD
- MCD Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/mcd