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Restructuring Reserve

McDonald's Restructuring Reserve increased by 3.8% to $55.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.7%, from $73.00M to $55.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests active cost-cutting or operational transformation, while a decrease indicates the completion of restructuring phases.

Detailed definition

This represents the liability recorded for costs associated with restructuring activities, such as severance, facility c...

Peer comparison

Common in mature industrial companies undergoing periodic operational optimization.

Metric ID: other_restructuring_reserve

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$163.20M$93.20M$75.60M$59.00M$39.00M$40.00M$42.00M$53.00M$73.00M$60.00M$50.00M$53.00M$55.00M
QoQ Change-42.9%-18.9%-22.0%-33.9%+2.6%+5.0%+26.2%+37.7%-17.8%-16.7%+6.0%+3.8%
YoY Change-76.1%-57.1%-44.4%-10.2%+87.2%+50.0%+19.0%+0.0%-24.7%
Range$0.00$163.20M
Avg YoY Growth-6.2%
Median YoY Growth-10.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's restructuring reserve?
McDonald's (MCD) reported restructuring reserve of $55.00M in Q1 2026.
How has McDonald's's restructuring reserve changed year-over-year?
McDonald's's restructuring reserve decreased by 24.7% year-over-year, from $73.00M to $55.00M.
What does restructuring reserve mean?
The amount of money set aside to pay for planned company reorganization or downsizing costs.