Company / Dividends Paid
McDonald's Dividends Paid History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Dividends Paid
$5.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.6B / $5.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+5.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 123
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 123 Consumer Discretionary companies, McDonald's is in the top 2% for dividends paid. Dividends Paid has increased for 7 consecutive years, from $3.1B in FY2018 to $5.1B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.5%. Ranks 2nd among 123 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Improved from $4.5B to $5.1B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Dividends Paid over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1285.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- McDonald's's dividends paid has grown for 7 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +9.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, dividends paid increased 5.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 123 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.08 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 32.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Dividends PaidValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.1B | +5.0% |
| FY2024 | $4.9B | +7.4% |
| FY2023 | $4.5B | +8.8% |
| FY2022 | $4.2B | +16.4% |
| FY2021 | $3.6B | +10.0% |
| FY2020 | $3.3B | +5.4% |
| FY2019 | $3.1B | +1.0% |
| FY2018 | $3.1B | -5.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.2B | +0.4% |
| FY2016 | $3.2B | +3.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026