McDonald's just gave income investors another reason to pay attention

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. McDonald's Corp. (MCD, Financials), the global restaurant chain known for its franchise-heavy business model, has reached a milestone few companies manage to achieve. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with ORCL. Is MCD fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator.MCD GF Value chart The company raised its quarterly dividend to $1.93 a share, up from $1.86. That increase is fairly modest. The streak behind it is much more interesting. McDonald's has now increased its dividend for 50 consecutive years, putting half a century of uninterrupted annual dividend growth behind the company. At the new payout, the stock carries a forward yield of about 3.1%. The dividend will be paid Dec.