McDonald's (MCD) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from McDonald's (MCD) based on its 7.3% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~7.3%).

Initial dividend yield
2.364%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,135.58113.6%

Annual Dividend Income

$62.69141.2%

Monthly Dividend Income

$5.22141.2%

Yield on Cost

6.27%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,136 (+113.6%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

46.8%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$411

19.3%

Stock Price Growth

$724

33.9%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    3.26
    Annual DPS
    $7.2600
    Annual dividend
    $23.64
    Yield on cost
    2.36%
    Stock price
    $307.14
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,076.07
    Shares
    3.34
    Annual DPS
    $7.7900
    Annual dividend
    $25.99
    Yield on cost
    2.60%
    Annual investment
    $25.60
    Stock price
    $322.50
    Total profit
    $76.07
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,158.55
    Shares
    3.42
    Annual DPS
    $8.3586
    Annual dividend
    $28.60
    Yield on cost
    2.86%
    Annual investment
    $28.16
    Stock price
    $338.62
    Total profit
    $158.55
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,248.04
    Shares
    3.51
    Annual DPS
    $8.9688
    Annual dividend
    $31.48
    Yield on cost
    3.15%
    Annual investment
    $30.99
    Stock price
    $355.55
    Total profit
    $248.04
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,345.19
    Shares
    3.60
    Annual DPS
    $9.6236
    Annual dividend
    $34.68
    Yield on cost
    3.47%
    Annual investment
    $34.12
    Stock price
    $373.33
    Total profit
    $345.19
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,450.73
    Shares
    3.70
    Annual DPS
    $10.3261
    Annual dividend
    $38.22
    Yield on cost
    3.82%
    Annual investment
    $37.59
    Stock price
    $392.00
    Total profit
    $450.73
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,565.46
    Shares
    3.80
    Annual DPS
    $11.0799
    Annual dividend
    $42.14
    Yield on cost
    4.21%
    Annual investment
    $41.43
    Stock price
    $411.60
    Total profit
    $565.46
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,690.28
    Shares
    3.91
    Annual DPS
    $11.8887
    Annual dividend
    $46.50
    Yield on cost
    4.65%
    Annual investment
    $45.70
    Stock price
    $432.18
    Total profit
    $690.28
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,826.16
    Shares
    4.02
    Annual DPS
    $12.7566
    Annual dividend
    $51.34
    Yield on cost
    5.13%
    Annual investment
    $50.44
    Stock price
    $453.79
    Total profit
    $826.16
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,974.19
    Shares
    4.14
    Annual DPS
    $13.6878
    Annual dividend
    $56.71
    Yield on cost
    5.67%
    Annual investment
    $55.70
    Stock price
    $476.47
    Total profit
    $974.19
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,135.58
    Shares
    4.27
    Annual DPS
    $14.6870
    Annual dividend
    $62.69
    Yield on cost
    6.27%
    Annual investment
    $61.55
    Stock price
    $500.30
    Total profit
    $1,135.58

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$14.87 (31.1% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
125.3625.99
227.2128.60
329.2031.48
431.3334.68
533.6238.22
636.0742.14
738.7146.50
841.5351.34
944.5756.71
1047.8262.69

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will McDonald's pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 7.3% annual dividend growth, McDonald's (MCD) could generate $62.69/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is McDonald's's projected dividend growth rate?

McDonald's (MCD) has grown its dividend at a 7.3% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with McDonald's dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional McDonald's shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in McDonald's to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At McDonald's's current yield of 2.36%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $507,669 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.