Current Assets
Inventories
McDonald's Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to $61M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.6%, from $51M to $61M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 3.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Rising inventory levels relative to sales can signal slowing demand or overproduction, while declining levels may suggest strong sales or supply chain constraints.
Detailed definition
This encompasses the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company for sale in the or...
Peer comparison
Highly industry-specific; restaurant operators typically maintain low inventory levels compared to retail or manufacturing peers.
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inventoriesHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $47.8M | $50.1M | $55.6M | $49.6M | $43.3M | $43.4M | $52M | $51.5M | $52.4M | $53M | $46M | $46M | $54M | $56M | $51M | $55M | $55M | $61M | $61M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.8% | +11.0% | -10.8% | -12.7% | +0.2% | +19.8% | -1.0% | +1.7% | +1.1% | -13.2% | +0.0% | +17.4% | +3.7% | -8.9% | +7.8% | +0.0% | +10.9% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -9.4% | -13.4% | -6.5% | +3.8% | +21.0% | +1.9% | -10.7% | -12.2% | — | +5.7% | +10.9% | +19.6% | +1.9% | +8.9% | +19.6% |
Range$43.3M – $61M
CAGR+5.6%
Avg YoY Growth+2.9%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's inventories?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported inventories of $61M in Q1 2026.
- How has McDonald's's inventories changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's inventories increased by 19.6% year-over-year, from $51M to $61M.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's inventories?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's inventories has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $51.1M to $61M.
- What does inventories mean?
- The total value of all goods and materials currently held by the company for production or sale.