Non-Current Liabilities

Accrued Employee Benefits (Non-Current)

McDonald's Accrued Employee Benefits (Non-Current) increased by 1.9% to $421.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.9%, from $413.00M to $421.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Employee Benefits (Non-Current) shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate rising long-term pension or benefit obligations, while a decrease suggests settlement of these liabilities or changes in actuarial assumptions.

Detailed definition

This represents long-term obligations owed to employees, such as pension liabilities, post-retirement healthcare, or def...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the maturity of the company's workforce and the existence of defined benefit pension plans.

Metric ID: accrued_employee_benefits_noncurrent

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$456.80M$380.00M$403.00M$413.00M$421.00M
QoQ Change-16.8%+6.1%+2.5%+1.9%
YoY Change-16.8%+6.1%+2.5%+1.9%
Range$380.00M$456.80M
CAGR-7.8%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current)?
McDonald's (MCD) reported accrued employee benefits (non-current) of $421.00M in Q4 2025.
How has McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current) changed year-over-year?
McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current) increased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $413.00M to $421.00M.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current) has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $431.20M to $421.00M.
What does accrued employee benefits (non-current) mean?
Long-term financial obligations owed to employees for benefits and retirement plans.