McDonald's Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance increased by 4.7% to $960.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.7%, from $917.00M to $960.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance shows an upward trend with a 3.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
An increase signals management's reduced confidence in utilizing tax credits, while a decrease suggests improved prospects for tax savings.
This is a contra-asset account established against deferred tax assets related to tax credit carryforwards when it is mo...
Varies significantly based on profitability and tax jurisdiction; peers with stable earnings typically maintain lower valuation allowances.
tax_credit_carryforward_valuation_allowance| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.08B | $1.08B | $1.15B | $917.00M | $960.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.1% | +6.7% | -20.2% | +4.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.1% | +6.7% | -20.2% | +4.7% |