McDonald's CDR (CAD Hedged) Goes Ex-Dividend, Cutting Off New Shareholders
McDonald's CDR (CAD Hedged) (MCDS.TO) went ex-dividend on September 1, 2026. This is a crucial date for dividend investors because it marks the cutoff point after which new shareholders will not receive the upcoming CA$0.1559 CAD dividend payment.
The record date was also September 1, meaning only those who owned shares by this date will qualify for the payout on September 23, 2026. The dividend amount is slightly lower than the previous payment of CA$0.1562, but McDonald's has a solid history of consistent payments, with 11 dividends issued over the past three years and six increases noted.
The ex-dividend date may seem like a minor detail, but it can have significant implications for investors who want to earn dividend income. It's essential for Canadian retail investors planning their strategies in registered accounts like TFSAs or RRSPs to know this date.