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McDonald's Announces Quarterly Dividend of $1.77 per Share
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025 12:20 am ET1min read
McDonald's declared a quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share, in line with previous dividends. The forward yield is 2.37%. The dividend will be payable on September 16 for shareholders of record on September 2 and ex-dividend on September 2.
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share, payable on September 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025 [1]. This dividend is consistent with the company's previous dividend payments and represents a 2.37% forward yield [2].The dividend will be ex-dividend on August 29, 2025, meaning that shares purchased after this date will not be eligible for the dividend. The annualized dividend amount is $7.08 [2].
McDonald's has a strong global presence with over 44,000 locations in over 100 countries, and approximately 95% of its restaurants are owned and operated by independent local business owners [1]. The company's diverse revenue streams, including franchise royalty fees and lease payments, contribute to its financial stability.
Analysts have provided varying opinions on McDonald's stock. Citigroup maintains a Buy rating with a price target of $365, while B of A Securities holds a Neutral rating with a target of $322. Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating to Buy with a target of $345, and Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating with a target of $356. Keybanc also maintains an Overweight rating with a target of $325 [4].
Options activity for McDonald's has shown a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments, with significant investors aiming for price targets between $270.0 and $310.0 [3]. The trading volume for McDonald's stands at 2,128,330, with the stock down by -0.4% as of July 2, 2025, and an RSI indicator suggesting the stock may be approaching overbought territory [4].
McDonald's is expected to release its earnings announcement in 16 days, which could provide further insights into the company's financial performance and influence its stock price.
References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mcdonalds-announces-quarterly-cash-dividend-302511273.html
[2] https://www.streetinsider.com/Dividends/McDonalds+%28MCD%29+Declares+%241.77+Quarterly+Dividend%3B+2.4%25+Yield/25082816.html
[3] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4470329-mcdonalds-declares-1_77-dividend
[4] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/mcdonaldss-options-look-what-big-money-thinking
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