Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options
McDonald's Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options increased by 9.3% to $228.19 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.3%, from $208.72 to $228.19. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options shows an upward trend with a 10.4% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests that the strike price of new grants is rising, potentially reflecting higher market expectations, while a decrease may indicate a lower cost basis for employees.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the average price at which all currently outstanding employee stock options can be converted into...
Peer comparison
Standard across public companies with equity-based compensation plans; peers typically disclose this in the footnotes of their annual reports.
weighted_avg_exercise_price_options_outstandingHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $156.13 | $172.27 | $189.78 | $208.72 | $228.19 |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.3% | +10.2% | +10.0% | +9.3% |
| YoY Change | — | +10.3% | +10.2% | +10.0% | +9.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported weighted average exercise price of outstanding options of $228.19 in Q4 2025.
- How has McDonald's's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $208.72 to $228.19.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options has grown at a 10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $139.44 to $228.19.
- What does weighted average exercise price of outstanding options mean?
- The average price employees must pay to purchase company stock through their outstanding options.