Capitalized Computer Software, Net
McDonald's Capitalized Computer Software, Net increased by 17.0% to $1.06B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.0%, from $907.00M to $1.06B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Capitalized Computer Software, Net shows an upward trend with a 8.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increasing balance indicates a strong commitment to digital infrastructure, e-commerce capabilities, and operational automation.
Detailed definition
This represents the net book value of costs incurred to develop or purchase internal-use or external-use software. By ca...
Peer comparison
Modern retailers are increasingly showing higher capitalized software balances as they invest heavily in omnichannel and digital customer experiences.
capitalized_software_netHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $795.00M | $864.00M | $836.00M | $907.00M | $1.06B |
| QoQ Change | — | +8.7% | -3.2% | +8.5% | +17.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +8.7% | -3.2% | +8.5% | +17.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's capitalized computer software, net?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported capitalized computer software, net of $1.06B in Q4 2025.
- How has McDonald's's capitalized computer software, net changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's capitalized computer software, net increased by 17.0% year-over-year, from $907.00M to $1.06B.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's capitalized computer software, net?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's capitalized computer software, net has grown at a 8.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $691.20M to $1.06B.
- What does capitalized computer software, net mean?
- The net value of software developed or purchased for internal business use.