What is McDonald's's change in receivables?

McDonald's (MCD) reported change in receivables of -$57.75M in Q4 2025.

How has McDonald's's change in receivables changed year-over-year?

McDonald's's change in receivables decreased by 2210.0% year-over-year, from -$2.50M to -$57.75M.

What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's change in receivables?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), McDonald's's change in receivables has grown at a -7.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$309.90M to -$231.00M.

What does change in receivables mean?

The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.

Operating

Change in receivables

McDonald's Change in receivables remained flat by 0.0% to -$57.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2210.0%, from -$2.50M to -$57.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in receivables shows an upward trend with a -7.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOperating

CategoryLiquidity

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2013

Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a use of cash, while a decrease represents a source of cash from improved collections.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the net change in accounts and other receivables during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on industry payment cycles; energy companies often see fluctuations based on seasonal demand and contract terms.

Metric ID: change_in_receivables

Historical Data

5 years

	FY'21	FY'22	FY'23	FY'24	FY'25
Value	-$309.90M	$264.00M	$161.00M	-$10.00M	-$231.00M
YoY Change	—	+185.2%	-39.0%	-106.2%	<-999%

Range-$309.90M – $264.00M

CAGR-7.1%

Avg YoY Growth-542.5%

Median YoY Growth-72.6%

Current Streak3 years decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's change in receivables?: McDonald's (MCD) reported change in receivables of -$57.75M in Q4 2025.
How has McDonald's's change in receivables changed year-over-year?: McDonald's's change in receivables decreased by 2210.0% year-over-year, from -$2.50M to -$57.75M.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's change in receivables?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), McDonald's's change in receivables has grown at a -7.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$309.90M to -$231.00M.
What does change in receivables mean?: The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers and other parties.