Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21

Non-Current Liabilities

Accrued Employee Benefits (Non-Current)

McDonald's Accrued Employee Benefits (Non-Current) increased by 1.9% to $421.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.9%, from $413.00M to $421.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Employee Benefits (Non-Current) shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

An increase may reflect growing long-term pension obligations or changes in actuarial assumptions, while a decrease may indicate plan funding or reduced future liabilities.

Detailed definition

This represents long-term liabilities related to employee compensation, pension plans, or post-retirement benefits that...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on industry labor practices and the maturity of the company's pension plans compared to peers.

Metric ID: accrued_employee_benefits_noncurrent

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$456.80M$380.00M$402.70M$413.00M$421.00M
QoQ Change—-16.8%+6.0%+2.6%+1.9%
YoY Change—-16.8%+6.0%+2.6%+1.9%
Range$380.00M – $456.80M
CAGR-7.8%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current)?
McDonald's (MCD) reported accrued employee benefits (non-current) of $421.00M in Q4 2025.
How has McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current) changed year-over-year?
McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current) increased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $413.00M to $421.00M.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's accrued employee benefits (non-current) has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $431.20M to $421.00M.
What does accrued employee benefits (non-current) mean?
Long-term debts the company owes for employee retirement or benefit programs that are not due within the next year.

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