Why Investors Should Love McDonald's Dividend
Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have crushed the market this year. The stock is up about 2% year to date; the S&P 500, meanwhile, has declined about 17%.
While there are a number of factors contributing to the stock's solid performance this year, one helpful factor is the company's dividend. Its cash payout, which has helped shareholders achieve nearly a 5% total return after adding in the dividends paid, offers investors some reassurance during a tough market. By rewarding shareholders with cash payments while still reinvesting in the business, McDonald's regularly reminds them that it knows how to consistently create shareholder value.
But exactly how attractive is McDonald's dividend?
Source Fool.com
