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CHICAGO - McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) announced Tuesday a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock, maintaining its impressive 49-year streak of consecutive dividend increases. The dividend, yielding 2.37% annually, will be payable on September 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 2, 2025.
The fast-food giant, which operates more than 44,000 locations across over 100 countries, made the announcement via a press release statement. With a market capitalization of $213.79 billion and strong EBITDA of $13.9 billion, McDonald’s maintains a GOOD financial health score according to InvestingPro analysis. Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
The company directs investors to its investor relations website for future updates regarding investor conferences and earnings calls. This website serves as McDonald’s primary channel for disclosing key information to investors. For deeper insights, investors can access comprehensive analysis and 8 additional ProTips through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports.
McDonald’s describes itself as the world’s leading global foodservice retailer, with a significant presence in the international market through its extensive network of restaurants spanning more than 100 countries.
The dividend announcement comes following the company’s first quarter results ending March 31, 2025, details of which were previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, McDonald’s has seen a series of analyst updates reflecting varied perspectives on its stock performance and future prospects. Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on McDonald’s, maintaining a price target of $350, despite the company’s shares underperforming the S&P 500 index. Similarly, KeyBanc also reaffirmed its Overweight rating, projecting a 2% growth in same-store sales in the U.S. for the second quarter of 2024, which it considers respectable amidst existing challenges.
Conversely, Melius initiated coverage with a Sell rating, expressing concerns over McDonald’s value proposition and pricing strategies. In contrast, Truist Securities raised its price target to $356, maintaining a Buy rating and expressing optimism about the upcoming Snack Wrap launch, which is expected to boost sales momentum. Additionally, Citi increased its price target to $365, expecting U.S. comparable sales to meet or exceed 2%, driven by easing comparisons and an improving sales trajectory. These developments highlight the diverse analyst opinions and expectations surrounding McDonald’s current and future performance.
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