In October 2012 , its monthly sales fell for the first time in nine years .
Notably , McDonald 's has increased shareholder dividends for 25 consecutive years , making it one of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats .
In October 2012 , McDonald 's ' monthly sales fell for the first time in nine years .
Notably , McDonald 's has increased shareholder dividends for 25 consecutive years , making it one of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats .