Mcdonalds (MCD) Cash from Investing Activities (2009 - 2026)
Mcdonalds' (MCD) quarterly Cash from Investing Activities came in at -$868.0 million in Q2 2026, little changed on a YoY basis from -$867.0 million in Q2 2025, and down 11.71% quarter-over-quarter from -$777.0 million in Q1 2026.
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Mcdonalds (MCD) Cash from Investing Activities (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Mcdonalds (MCD) has reported Cash from Investing Activities for 18 consecutive years, with -$868.0 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Cash from Investing Activities changed 0.12% year-over-year to -$868.0 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at -$3.8 billion (down 4.88% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was -$3.8 billion, up 28.51% from the prior year.
- Cash from Investing Activities retreated to -$868.0 million in Q2 2026 per MCD's latest filing, from -$777.0 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Cash from Investing Activities topped out at -$319.2 million in Q2 2022 and bottomed at -$2.5 billion in Q1 2024.
- Historically, Cash from Investing Activities has averaged -$926.4 million across 5 years, with a median of -$843.0 million in 2023.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2024 and 2025: Cash from Investing Activities tumbled 236.44% in 2024, then surged 69.07% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Cash from Investing Activities stood at -$1.1 billion in 2022, then increased by 21.58% to -$840.0 million in 2023, then climbed by 11.67% to -$742.0 million in 2024, then sank by 44.07% to -$1.1 billion in 2025, then grew by 18.8% to -$868.0 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Cash from Investing Activities over the past three periods registered -$868.0 million, -$777.0 million, and -$1.1 billion for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cash from Investing (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 168.67 Bn | 167.85 Bn | 6.42 Bn | -868.00 Mn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 107.32 Bn | 103.72 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 2.22 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 41.40 Bn | 40.73 Bn | 2.35 Bn | -45.28 Mn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 38.39 Bn | 37.72 Bn | 1.47 Bn | -89.00 Mn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.02 Bn | 25.51 Bn | 1.89 Bn | -27.00 Mn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 24.39 Bn | 24.17 Bn | 3.68 Bn | -188.30 Mn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.01 Bn | 15.95 Bn | 1.89 Bn | -27.00 Mn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 14.09 Bn | 13.41 Bn | 2.22 Bn | -32.00 Mn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 10.81 Bn | 10.63 Bn | 1.44 Bn | -95.23 Mn |
| 10 | Dominos Pizza | 9.81 Bn | 9.60 Bn | 478.23 Mn | -16.58 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | -868.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -777.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -1.07 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -1.11 Bn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -869.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | -771.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -742.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -1.27 Bn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -846.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -2.49 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -840.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | -933.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | -670.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | -741.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | -1.07 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | -733.10 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | -319.20 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | -554.50 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -1.12 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | -384.90 Mn |
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Mcdonalds Cash from Investing Activities API
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const data = await res.json();