McDonald's MCD Total debt

Total debt at other companies

Wendy'sWEN

$4.12B+1.0%

Nathan's FamousNATH

$52.09M-6.9%

EAT

Brinker InternationalEAT

$1.88B+1.3%

StarbucksSBUX

$22.43B-19.6%

Yum! BrandsYUM

$2.81B+43.2%

Chipotle Mexican GrillCMG

$5.42B+13.4%

FAQ

What is McDonald's's total debt?

McDonald's (MCD) reported total debt of $54.88B in Q1 2026.

How has McDonald's's total debt changed year-over-year?

McDonald's's total debt increased by 4.0% year-over-year, from $52.76B to $54.88B.

What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's total debt?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's total debt has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $51.46B to $57.89B.

What does total debt mean?

Total debt represents the aggregate sum of all interest-bearing financial obligations, including short-term borrowings, the current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt instruments. It also encompasses capitalized lease liabilities and other debt-like financing arrangements that require fixed repayment schedules. This metric serves as a comprehensive indicator of a company's total financial leverage and its reliance on external capital providers.