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Compensation and benefits
McDonald's Compensation and benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $168.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $168.00M to $168.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows a downward trend with a -2.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with higher stock-based compensation or pension accruals, while a decrease reflects the realization of these tax benefits.
Detailed definition
This represents the deferred tax asset created by timing differences between the recognition of compensation and benefit...
Peer comparison
Standard across most large corporations, though sensitive to the mix of cash vs. equity-based compensation.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_cd49bfHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $153.60M | $180.60M | $192.00M | $168.00M | $168.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +17.6% | +6.3% | -12.5% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +17.6% | +6.3% | -12.5% | +0.0% |
Range$153.60M – $192.00M
CAGR+9.4%
Avg YoY Growth+2.8%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's compensation and benefits?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported compensation and benefits of $168.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has McDonald's's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's compensation and benefits decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $168.00M to $168.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's compensation and benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's compensation and benefits has grown at a -2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $190.80M to $168.00M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The tax savings expected from future deductions related to employee compensation and benefits.