Current Liabilities
Short-Term Borrowings
McDonald's Short-Term Borrowings increased by 199.0% to $1.80B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 202.0%, from $596.00M to $1.80B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
High levels may indicate a reliance on short-term credit markets for operational cash flow, which can increase liquidity risk.
Detailed definition
Short-term borrowings consist of debt obligations that are due within one year, excluding the current portion of long-te...
Peer comparison
Varies by industry; pharmaceutical firms often maintain access to short-term credit for operational flexibility.
Metric ID:
short_term_borrowingsHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $524.20M | $2.19B | $604.00M | $0.00 | $596.00M | $0.00 | $80.00M | $602.00M | $1.80B |
| QoQ Change | — | — | +318.2% | -72.4% | -100.0% | — | -100.0% | — | +652.5% | +199.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +15.2% | — | — | -100.0% | -86.8% | — | +202.0% |
Range$0.00 – $2.19B
Avg YoY Growth+7.6%
Median YoY Growth-35.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's short-term borrowings?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported short-term borrowings of $1.80B in Q3 2025.
- How has McDonald's's short-term borrowings changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's short-term borrowings increased by 202.0% year-over-year, from $596.00M to $1.80B.
- What does short-term borrowings mean?
- Debt that must be repaid within the next twelve months.