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Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation - Due After Year Five

McDonald's Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation - Due After Year Five increased by 7.3% to $14.42B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation - Due After Year Five shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

Significant amounts indicate substantial long-term financial commitments that are not immediately visible in current liabilities.

Detailed definition

Reflects the total value of unconditional purchase obligations that are not recognized on the balance sheet and are due...

Peer comparison

Often found in the footnotes of financial statements for companies with long-term infrastructure or service contracts.

Metric ID: unrecorded_purchase_obligation_after_year_5

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$14.22B$13.44B$14.42B
QoQ Change-5.5%+7.3%
YoY Change-5.5%+7.3%
Range$13.44B$14.42B
Avg YoY Growth+0.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation - due after year five?
McDonald's (MCD) reported unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation - due after year five of $14.42B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation - due after year five?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), McDonald's's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation - due after year five has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.22B to $14.42B.
What does unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation - due after year five mean?
Contractual purchase obligations due more than five years into the future.