Mcdonalds (MCD) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Mcdonalds' (MCD) quarterly Net Cash Flow came in at $410.0 million in Q1 2026, up 259.65% YoY from $114.0 million in Q1 2025, and up 125.42% on a QoQ basis from -$1.6 billion in Q4 2025.
Mcdonalds (MCD) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Mcdonalds (MCD) has 18 years of Net Cash Flow data on file, last reported at $410.0 million in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly Net Cash Flow rose 259.65% year-over-year to $410.0 million in Q1 2026, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 was -$99.0 million (down 120.54% YoY) and the FY2025 annual result came in at -$396.0 million, up 88.33% from the prior year.
- Net Cash Flow climbed to $410.0 million in Q1 2026, from -$1.6 billion in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Net Cash Flow ranged from a high of $2.0 billion in Q3 2023 to a low of -$3.8 billion in Q1 2024.
- A 5-year average of -$188.2 million and a median of $114.0 million in 2025 frame the typical range for Net Cash Flow.
- The widest YoY moves for Net Cash Flow: up 2307.69% in 2025, down 14763.64% in 2025.
- Tracing MCD's Net Cash Flow over 5 years: stood at -$386.3 million in 2022, then surged by 375.17% to $1.1 billion in 2023, then slumped by 98.97% to $11.0 million in 2024, then plunged by 14763.64% to -$1.6 billion in 2025, then surged by 125.42% to $410.0 million in 2026.
- The last three Net Cash Flow figures came in at $410.0 million (Q1 2026), -$1.6 billion (Q4 2025), and $530.0 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 193.05 Bn | 192.23 Bn | 6.42 Bn | -448.00 Mn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 122.77 Bn | 119.16 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 1.35 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.40 Bn | 41.73 Bn | 2.35 Bn | -18.64 Mn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 40.42 Bn | 39.75 Bn | 1.47 Bn | 36.00 Mn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.11 Bn | 27.59 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 56.00 Mn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.70 Bn | 25.48 Bn | 3.68 Bn | -18.50 Mn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 56.00 Mn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 16.42 Bn | 15.74 Bn | 2.22 Bn | 8.00 Mn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 13.58 Bn | 13.40 Bn | 1.44 Bn | -12.13 Mn |
| 10 | Dominos Pizza | 11.46 Bn | 11.32 Bn | 478.23 Mn | -51.85 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | -448.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -448.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 410.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 410.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -1.61 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -1.61 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 530.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 530.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 574.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 574.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 114.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 114.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 11.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 11.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 383.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 383.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -26.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -26.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -3.76 Bn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -3.76 Bn |