What could your McDonald's investment become?

Is McDonald's a dividend stock?

Yes — McDonald's (MCD) pays a dividend yield of 2.4%, paid quarterly. It pays out about 55% of its earnings as dividends — a balance between rewarding shareholders and reinvesting in the business. McDonald's is also a dividend aristocrat — a company with a long track record of raising its dividend year after year.

McDonald's pays dividends quarterly, so investors receive income quarterly.

What sector is McDonald's in?

McDonald's (MCD) is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. Consumer discretionary covers non-essential goods and services people buy when they feel confident — retail, travel, restaurants, and cars. It tends to rise and fall with consumer spending. McDonald's trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 18, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.

💡 Burgers around the world. Actually more of a real-estate business.

⚡ Owns the land under most of its restaurants — that's the secret.

How is this projection calculated?

The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from McDonald's's current 2.4% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.