Current Assets
Short-Term Investments
McDonald's Short-Term Investments decreased by 49.4% to $228M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 49.4%, from $451M to $228M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows an upward trend with a 3986.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests the company is parking excess cash in liquid assets, while a decrease may indicate cash deployment into operations or acquisitions.
Detailed definition
This metric encompasses financial instruments and marketable securities that are intended to be held for less than one y...
Peer comparison
Standard line item for companies with significant cash management activities.
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short_term_investmentsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.4 | $1.8B | $4B | $451M | $228M |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | +122.2% | -88.7% | -49.4% |
| YoY Change | — | >999% | +122.2% | -88.7% | -49.4% |
Range$3.4 – $4B
CAGR>999%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+36.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's short-term investments?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported short-term investments of $228M 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 $451M to $228M.
- 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 to $228M.
- What does short-term investments mean?
- Financial investments that the company expects to convert into cash within one year.