IPO date
April 21, 1965
Total splits
9
Cumulative multiple
121.5
Split likelihood
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Stock splits history for McDonald's (MCD) from 1971 to 1999
Cumulative multiple is the running product of split factors from the oldest row through each date.
| Type | Ratio | Pre-split | Post-split | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 1999 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x121.5 | $94.32 | $46.38 |
| June 27, 1994 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x60.75 | $59 | $29.50 |
| June 19, 1989 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x30.375 | $56.88 | $29.24 |
| June 23, 1987 | Stock split | 3:2 | x1.5 | x15.1875 | $85.68 | $57.76 |
| June 26, 1986 | Stock split | 3:2 | x1.5 | x10.125 | $105.66 | $70.92 |
| September 25, 1984 | Stock split | 3:2 | x1.5 | x6.75 | $74.52 | $49.50 |
| October 7, 1982 | Stock split | 3:2 | x1.5 | x4.5 | $86.27 | $62.10 |
| June 6, 1972 | Stock split | 2:1 | x2 | x3 | $111.78 | $54.68 |
| June 14, 1971 | Stock split | 3:2 | x1.5 | x1.5 | $82.88 | $55.50 |
- March 8, 1999x121.5
- June 27, 1994x60.75
- June 19, 1989x30.375
- June 23, 1987x15.1875
- June 26, 1986x10.125
- September 25, 1984x6.75
- October 7, 1982x4.5
- June 6, 1972x3
- June 14, 1971x1.5
▸▾Row notes (9)
- March 8, 1999—A historic 2-for-1 forward split executed at the peak of the 90s bull market; this remains the final stock split in McDonald's history to date.
- June 27, 1994—Strategic forward split following a period of massive global expansion as the brand solidified its position as a worldwide cultural and retail icon.
- June 19, 1989—Traditional 2-for-1 split implemented to maintain an attractive trading range during the high-growth consumer boom of the late 1980s.
- June 23, 1987—Market-driven 3-for-2 adjustment reflecting the company's steady earnings momentum and consistent market share gains in the fast-food sector.
- June 26, 1986—Growth-oriented split utilized to manage the share price as McDonald's successfully expanded its breakfast and value menu offerings.
- September 25, 1984—Periodic capital adjustment executed to reward long-term shareholders as the company celebrated several years of record-breaking systemwide sales.
- October 7, 1982—Strategic 3-for-2 split designed to enhance market liquidity after the stock successfully navigated the economic shifts of the early 1980s.
- June 6, 1972—Early-era 2-for-1 split following the company's rapid post-IPO valuation growth and the success of the "Billion Served" milestone.
- June 14, 1971—Foundational 3-for-2 share distribution conducted during the formative years of the franchise’s nationwide dominance and menu diversification.
Pre-split price is the final regular-session close on a trading day strictly before the split calendar date. Post-split price is the first session open on or after that date. Both values come from unadjusted end-of-day bars for the company's primary listing.
The Type column reflects the data feed's event category (for example stock split vs stock dividend). When the feed labels a generic split but the ratio is reverse (e.g. 1:10), we show reverse stock split. Optional editorial context for a row appears next to the split ratio as an info icon (hover or keyboard focus on desktop; tap on mobile). The same text is listed under Row notes when that block is expanded.
Wondering why some rows show ratios like 51:50 or 2000:1973? Read: stock split ratios explained → How the cumulative column is computed: cumulative split multiplier explained. For ratios driven by spin-offs, see spin-offs explained. Or read the methodology for how prices and cumulative multiples are computed.
Split likelihood score for McDonald's (MCD)
Computed through June 13, 2026.
| Factor | Detail | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute price | Price $284.81 → 22% of the price band | +9 |
| Personal split threshold | Price is 313% of the company's typical pre-split price ($90.86) | +28 |
| Split track record | 9 prior splits on record | +20 |
| Proximity to 52-week high | Price is 83% of the 52-week high | +5 |
| Timing | Last split over 20 years ago | ×0.70 |
An educational, rule-based score — not a prediction of any split and not investment advice. Splits are at the sole discretion of a company's board. How it's calculated · Will a stock split?
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