McDONALD'S ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of common stock payable on June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2026. Upcoming Communications For important news and information regarding McDonald's, including the timing of future investor conferences and earnings calls, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Internet home page at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

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