11 Best Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Invest in Now

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8. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 75

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is among the best dividend aristocrat stocks to buy now. The stock is among the select group of constituents that have delivered a total return of at least 10 times since the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index was launched. From May 2005 to May 2025, it posted a cumulative return of 1,735%, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%.

In the first quarter of 2025, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)’s global comparable sales declined by 1.0%. However, when adjusted for the extra Leap Day in the prior year, sales were effectively unchanged. Systemwide sales to loyalty program members across 60 markets exceeded $31 billion over the past twelve months, with approximately $8 billion generated in the first quarter alone.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has remained committed to its shareholders’ value, growing its payouts for 48 consecutive years. Its quarterly dividend comes in at $1.77 per share for a dividend yield of 2.43%, as of June 27.

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