Operating
Accrued liabilities
McDonald's Accrued liabilities remained flat by 0.0% to $38.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 171.0%, from -$54.25M to $38.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accrued liabilities shows a downward trend with a -14.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase acts as a source of cash, suggesting deferred payments, while a decrease acts as a use of cash, indicating the settlement of accrued obligations.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in short-term obligations that have been incurred but not yet paid, excluding standard ac...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric found in the operating section of the cash flow statement for all public companies.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_other_accrued_liabilitiesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $284.00M | $129.00M | $206.00M | -$217.00M | $154.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -54.6% | +59.7% | -205.3% | +171.0% |
Range-$217.00M – $284.00M
CAGR-14.2%
Avg YoY Growth-7.3%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's accrued liabilities?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported accrued liabilities of $38.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has McDonald's's accrued liabilities changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's accrued liabilities increased by 171.0% year-over-year, from -$54.25M to $38.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's accrued liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), McDonald's's accrued liabilities has grown at a -14.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $284.00M to $154.00M.
- What does accrued liabilities mean?
- The net change in short-term debts owed for services or expenses that have not yet been paid in cash.