McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has raised its dividend for 50 consecutive years, qualifying as a Dividend King, and its forward yield is nearly 3.2%. Buying 65 shares for nearly $16,000 would generate about $500 in annual dividends, with the quarterly payout recently raised to $1.93 per share. The stock is down nearly 30% from its February record peak amid food price inflation and cautious consumers, with U.S. same-store sales up just 0.8% in Q2 and revenue up 4% to $7.1 billion, still below analyst estimates. The article says the risks remain, especially with longer-term Treasuries yielding above 5%, but concludes McDonald's could be a solid addition to many income-growth portfolios.
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Original headline: McDonald Is Crowned a Dividend King . Is Owning 65 Shares Worth It for $500 in Yearly Dividend Income ?
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