McDonalds Financials

MCD Stock  USD 309.25  3.22  1.05%   
Based on the key indicators related to McDonalds' liquidity, profitability, solvency, and operating efficiency, McDonalds may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average chance of going through some form of financial crunch next quarter. At present, McDonalds' Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Property Plant And Equipment Net is expected to grow to about 46.7 B, whereas Total Current Liabilities is forecasted to decline to about 3.1 B.
 
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McDonalds Balance Sheet Chart

At present, McDonalds' Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Property Plant And Equipment Net is expected to grow to about 46.7 B, whereas Total Current Liabilities is forecasted to decline to about 3.1 B.
Key indicators impacting McDonalds' financial strength include:
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Net Profit Margin0.30.29
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.0880.13
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Operating Income14.1 B13.5 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Current Ratio0.821.07
Way Down
Pretty Stable
The financial analysis of McDonalds is a critical element in measuring its lifeblood. Investors should not minimize McDonalds' ability to pay suppliers or employees on time, ensuring interest payments are not accumulating.

Cash And Equivalents

1.19 Billion

  
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McDonalds Earnings Geography

Please note, the presentation of McDonalds' financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, McDonalds' management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of McDonalds' management manipulating its earnings.

McDonalds Stock Summary

McDonalds competes with Chipotle Mexican, Dutch Bros, Dominos Pizza, Yum Brands, and Starbucks. McDonalds Corporation operates and franchises McDonalds restaurants in the United States and internationally. McDonalds Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. McDonalds Corp operates under Restaurants classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. It employs 100000 people.
Specialization
Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Services
InstrumentUSA Stock View All
ExchangeNew York Stock Exchange
ISINUS5801351017
Business Address110 North Carpenter
SectorHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
IndustryConsumer Discretionary
BenchmarkDow Jones Industrial
Websitewww.mcdonalds.com
Phone630 623 3000
CurrencyUSD - US Dollar

McDonalds Key Financial Ratios

McDonalds Key Balance Sheet Accounts

202120222023202420252026 (projected)
Total Assets53.9B50.4B56.1B55.2B63.5B66.6B
Other Current Liab1.7B1.6B1.9B1.6B1.9B1.4B
Net Debt44.6B46.1B48.5B50.9B58.5B61.4B
Retained Earnings57.5B59.5B63.5B66.8B76.9B80.7B
Cash4.7B2.6B4.6B1.1B1.2B1.7B
Net Receivables1.9B2.1B2.5B2.4B2.7B2.9B
Inventory55.6M52M53M56M64.4M86.8M
Other Current Assets511.3M673.4M866M1.1B1.2B1.3B
Total Liab58.5B56.4B60.9B59.0B67.8B71.2B
Total Current Assets7.1B5.4B8.0B4.6B5.3B3.5B
Short Term Debt705.5M661.1M2.9B636M731.4M694.8M
Intangible Assets3.6B3.8B836M907M1.0B1.7B
Accounts Payable1.0B980.2M1.1B1.0B1.2B810.5M
Good Will2.8B2.9B3.0B3.1B3.6B2.3B
Other Liab5.2B5.8B5.5B4.5B5.2B2.7B
Other Assets8.2B8.7B2M(1M)(1.2M)(1.1M)
Long Term Debt35.6B35.9B37.2B38.4B44.2B46.4B
Treasury Stock(66.3B)(67.1B)(67.8B)(71.6B)(64.5B)(61.2B)
Net Tangible Assets1.9B2.7B(4.6B)3.2B2.9B3.3B
Long Term Debt Total35.6B35.9B38.7B40.2B46.2B28.8B
Capital Surpluse8.2B8.5B8.9B9.3B10.7B7.8B

McDonalds Key Income Statement Accounts

202120222023202420252026 (projected)
Interest Expense1.2B1.2B1.4B1.5B1.7B1.8B
Total Revenue23.2B23.2B25.5B25.9B29.8B18.5B
Gross Profit12.6B13.2B14.6B14.7B16.9B8.9B
Operating Income10.4B9.4B11.6B11.7B13.5B14.1B
Ebit10.3B9.0B11.9B11.9B13.6B14.3B
Ebitda12.2B10.9B13.9B13.9B16.0B16.8B
Cost Of Revenue10.6B10.0B10.9B11.2B12.9B9.6B
Income Before Tax9.1B7.8B10.5B10.3B11.9B12.5B
Net Income7.5B6.2B8.5B8.2B9.5B9.9B
Income Tax Expense1.6B1.6B2.1B2.1B2.4B1.4B
Tax Provision1.6B1.6B2.0B2.1B1.9B1.6B
Interest Income1.2B1.2B148.1M103M118.5M112.5M
Net Interest Income(1.2B)(1.2B)(1.2B)(1.4B)(1.3B)(1.3B)

McDonalds Key Cash Accounts

202120222023202420252026 (projected)
Change To Inventory(62.2M)5.6M16.7M71M81.7M85.7M
Change In Cash1.3B(2.1B)2.0B(3.5B)(3.1B)(3.0B)
Free Cash Flow7.1B5.5B7.3B6.7B7.7B8.1B
Depreciation1.9B1.9B2.0B2.1B2.4B1.3B
Dividends Paid3.9B4.2B4.5B4.9B5.6B5.9B
Capital Expenditures2.0B1.9B2.4B2.8B3.2B2.3B
Net Income7.5B6.2B8.5B8.2B9.5B9.9B
End Period Cash Flow4.7B2.6B4.6B1.1B1.2B1.8B
Other Non Cash Items(436.9M)162.3M(216M)(33M)(29.7M)(28.2M)
Change To Netincome180.3M(4.6M)(720.3M)(16.7M)(15.0M)(14.3M)
Investments(2.2B)(2.7B)(3.4B)(5.3B)(4.8B)(4.6B)
Net Borrowings(1.1B)1.2B3.0B(71M)(81.7M)(77.6M)

McDonalds Financial Ratios Relationships

Comparative valuation techniques use various fundamental indicators to help in determining McDonalds's current stock value. Our valuation model uses many indicators to compare McDonalds value to that of its competitors to determine the firm's financial worth. You can analyze the relationship between different fundamental ratios across McDonalds competition to find correlations between indicators driving McDonalds's intrinsic value. More Info.
McDonalds is regarded fifth in return on asset category among its peers. It is considered to be number one stock in profit margin category among its peers fabricating about  2.47  of Profit Margin per Return On Asset. At present, McDonalds' Net Profit Margin is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. Comparative valuation analysis is a catch-all technique that is used if you cannot value McDonalds by discounting back its dividends or cash flows. It compares the stock's price multiples to nearest competition to determine if the stock is relatively undervalued or overvalued.
Most accounts from McDonalds' balance sheet are interrelated and interconnected. However, analyzing balance sheet accounts one by one will only give a small insight into McDonalds current financial condition. On the other hand, looking into the entire matrix of balance sheet accounts, and analyzing their relationships over time can provide a more complete picture of the company financial strength now and in the future. Check out Correlation Analysis to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in McDonalds. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in unemployment.
For information on how to trade McDonalds Stock refer to our How to Trade McDonalds Stock guide.At present, McDonalds' Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Property Plant And Equipment Net is expected to grow to about 46.7 B, whereas Total Current Liabilities is forecasted to decline to about 3.1 B.
 2023 2024 2025 2026 (projected)
Short and Long Term Debt Total53.1B51.9B59.7B62.7B
Total Assets56.1B55.2B63.5B66.6B

McDonalds balance sheet Correlations

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McDonalds Account Relationship Matchups

McDonalds balance sheet Accounts

202120222023202420252026 (projected)
Total Assets53.9B50.4B56.1B55.2B63.5B66.6B
Other Current Liab1.7B1.6B1.9B1.6B1.9B1.4B
Net Debt44.6B46.1B48.5B50.9B58.5B61.4B
Retained Earnings57.5B59.5B63.5B66.8B76.9B80.7B
Cash4.7B2.6B4.6B1.1B1.2B1.7B
Net Receivables1.9B2.1B2.5B2.4B2.7B2.9B
Inventory55.6M52M53M56M64.4M86.8M
Other Current Assets511.3M673.4M866M1.1B1.2B1.3B
Total Liab58.5B56.4B60.9B59.0B67.8B71.2B
Total Current Assets7.1B5.4B8.0B4.6B5.3B3.5B
Short Term Debt705.5M661.1M2.9B636M731.4M694.8M
Intangible Assets3.6B3.8B836M907M1.0B1.7B
Accounts Payable1.0B980.2M1.1B1.0B1.2B810.5M
Good Will2.8B2.9B3.0B3.1B3.6B2.3B
Other Liab5.2B5.8B5.5B4.5B5.2B2.7B
Other Assets8.2B8.7B2M(1M)(1.2M)(1.1M)
Long Term Debt35.6B35.9B37.2B38.4B44.2B46.4B
Treasury Stock(66.3B)(67.1B)(67.8B)(71.6B)(64.5B)(61.2B)
Net Tangible Assets1.9B2.7B(4.6B)3.2B2.9B3.3B
Long Term Debt Total35.6B35.9B38.7B40.2B46.2B28.8B
Capital Surpluse8.2B8.5B8.9B9.3B10.7B7.8B

McDonalds Thematic Clasifications

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Price Earnings To Growth Ratio

(17.87)

At present, McDonalds' Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is projected to drop based on the last few years of reporting.

McDonalds January 24, 2026 Opportunity Range

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