Short-Term Investments
McDonald's Short-Term Investments decreased by 49.4% to $228.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 49.4%, from $451.00M to $228.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows an upward trend with a 3986.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and significant 'dry powder' for acquisitions or R&D, while lower levels might suggest cash is being deployed into long-term projects or shareholder returns.
Detailed definition
Highly liquid assets and marketable securities that are expected to be converted into cash within one year. For technolo...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared against other cash-rich technology peers to assess capital preservation strategies and short-term solvency.
short_term_investmentsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.40 | $1.80B | $4.00B | $451.00M | $228.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | +122.2% | -88.7% | -49.4% |
| YoY Change | — | >999% | +122.2% | -88.7% | -49.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's short-term investments?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported short-term investments of $228.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has McDonald's's short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's short-term investments decreased by 49.4% year-over-year, from $451.00M to $228.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's short-term investments?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's short-term investments has grown at a 3986.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.00 to $228.00M.
- What does short-term investments mean?
- Investments like stocks or bonds that the company plans to sell or cash out within the next twelve months.