Mcdonalds (MCD) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Mcdonalds (MCD) reported Net Cash Flow of $410.0 million for Q1 2026, up 259.65% on a YoY basis from $114.0 million in Q1 2025, and up 125.42% quarter-over-quarter from -$1.6 billion in Q4 2025.
Mcdonalds (MCD) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Mcdonalds has reported Net Cash Flow for 18 years, with the latest figure at $410.0 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Net Cash Flow rose 259.65% year-over-year to $410.0 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$99.0 million (down 120.54% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was -$396.0 million, up 88.33% from the prior year.
- Net Cash Flow for Q1 2026 stood at $410.0 million, up from -$1.6 billion in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Net Cash Flow was $2.0 billion in Q3 2023, with the low at -$3.8 billion in Q1 2024.
- Historically, Net Cash Flow has averaged -$188.2 million across 5 years, with a median of $114.0 million in 2025.
- The largest YoY upside for Net Cash Flow was 2307.69% in 2025 against a maximum downside of 14763.64% in 2025.
- Mcdonalds' Net Cash Flow 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.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | -1.66 Bn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | -104.21 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | -39.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | -112.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 12.00 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | -36.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 79.85 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 65.49 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | -1.65 Mn |
| 10 | Mcdonalds | 198,669.08 | -1.17 Bn | 5.84 Bn | 410.00 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.06 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.06 Bn |