Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Inclusive)
McDonald's Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Inclusive) decreased by 29.6% to $774.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Inclusive) shows a downward trend with a -59.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved liquidity and capacity for investment or debt repayment, while a decrease may indicate aggressive capital allocation or operational cash burn.
Detailed definition
This represents the total liquidity available to the company, including cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash bala...
Peer comparison
Consumer staples companies typically maintain moderate cash buffers to manage working capital and dividend obligations.
cash_and_equivalents_total_inclusiveHistorical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.60B | $1.10B | $774.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -76.1% | -29.6% |
| YoY Change | — | -76.1% | -29.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (inclusive)?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (inclusive) of $774.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (inclusive)?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), McDonald's's total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (inclusive) has grown at a -59.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.60B to $774.00M.
- What does total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (inclusive) mean?
- The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets the company holds.