McDonald's Dividend Powerhouse | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

McDonald’s just hit a major milestone—its 49th consecutive year of dividend increases—while quietly powering through with a rock-solid business model: 95% of its 45,000+ global locations are franchises, turning the brand into a giant rent-and-royalty machine. Despite a recent stock dip near its 52-week low, Q1 2026 earnings jumped 6% and revenue rose 9%, proving its resilience. Not a high-growth play, but a dependable long-term dividend champion with a 2.8% yield and a forward P/E under 21. The episode also reminds investors that risk is ever-present—like the Union Carbide tragedy—and…