What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), McDonald's's deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration has grown at a 63.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $174.60M to $764.00M.

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Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject To Expiration

McDonald's Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject To Expiration increased by 0.3% to $764.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject To Expiration shows an upward trend with a 63.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

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CategoryProfitability

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2022

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the accumulation of tax-deductible losses, while a decrease suggests the company is successfully utilizing these to offset taxes.

Detailed definition

This represents the value of tax benefits from operating losses that can be carried forward indefinitely to offset futur...

Peer comparison

Often higher in companies that have recently undergone restructuring or experienced significant market volatility.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_operating_loss_carryforwards_n_3e7db9

Historical Data

4 periods

	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$174.60M	$924.80M	$762.00M	$764.00M
QoQ Change	—	+429.7%	-17.6%	+0.3%
YoY Change	—	+429.7%	-17.6%	+0.3%

Range$174.60M – $924.80M

Avg YoY Growth+137.4%

Median YoY Growth+0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration?: McDonald's (MCD) reported deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration of $764.00M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), McDonald's's deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration has grown at a 63.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $174.60M to $764.00M.
What does deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration mean?: Tax savings from past losses that can be used indefinitely to lower future tax bills.