McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has announced a significant 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, reinforcing its dedication to shareholders. The company has declared a dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock, which will be paid on December 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2023.

This noteworthy 10% dividend hike underscores McDonald’s confidence in its “Accelerating the Arches” growth strategy, which places a strong emphasis on long-term profitability for all stakeholders. McDonald’s has a rich history of returning capital to its shareholders, consistently increasing its dividend for an impressive 47 years since it initiated dividend payouts in 1976.

Following this dividend increase, the company’s new annualized dividend amounts to $6.68 per share, providing a yield of 2.6%. In 2022, McDonald’s raised its dividend by 10%. The company’s current payout ratio stands at 55%, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 6.4%.

McDonald’s remains steadfast in its capital allocation approach, prioritizing reinvestment in its business to fuel sustainable growth. The company is committed to returning all free cash flow to shareholders over time, achieved through a balanced combination of dividends and share repurchases.

We commend McDonald’s for its consistent efforts to enhance shareholder returns, even in the face of high inflation affecting numerous industries. These initiatives underscore the company’s business strength and the sustainability of its cash flows.

Over the past year, McDonald stock has recorded a 9% gain, outperforming the industry’s 5.2% growth.

Expansion Strategy Drives Growth

Remaining steadfast in its growth strategy, McDonald’s is highly confident in its ability to foster sustained, long-term profitable growth for its shareholders. As the world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain, operating in over 100 countries, McDonald’s has achieved the status of a billion-dollar brand through continuous product innovations and global expansions.

Despite facing challenging market conditions, the company continues to expand its global footprint. McDonald’s plans to open more than 1,900 restaurants worldwide in 2023, including 400 openings in the United States and the IOM segment, as well as 1,500 inaugurations (including nearly 900 in China) in the IDL market. It expects net restaurant unit expansion to contribute approximately 1.5% to 2023 systemwide sales growth in constant currencies.

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