Will McDonald's Raise Its Dividend in 2018?

Will McDonald's Raise Its Dividend in 2018?

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has been one of the best performers in the Dow Jones Industrials in 2017, climbing more than 40% over the past 12 months. Long-term investors know that such performance is par for the course for the fast-food giant, which has produced average annual returns of roughly 14% over the past 40 years.

Equally impressive has been McDonald's commitment to shareholders who count on getting income from their investment through dividends. The company has not only paid dividends consistently for decades but has also offered steadily rising payouts over that time. Now that things are looking up for the restaurant chain, investors want to know if McDonald's will keep sharing its success through higher dividends. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at McDonald's and whether it's likely to raise its dividend in 2018.

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