Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD)

Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data

McDonald’s Corp., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)

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Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt 0.00 0.00 2.97 1.01 0.14 0.00 1.06 0.00 1.13 3.90 0.00 0.00 1.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.95 0.96 1.76
Accounts payable 1.82 1.93 1.60 1.41 1.57 1.86 1.68 1.76 1.75 1.96 1.66 1.60 1.56 1.94 1.64 1.50 1.41 1.87 1.47 1.41 1.31
Dividends payable 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.95 0.00 0.00
Current lease liability 1.18 1.17 1.15 1.15 1.18 1.15 1.19 1.22 1.28 1.23 1.28 1.36 1.29 1.31 1.35 1.40 1.36 1.31 1.33 1.39 1.41
Income taxes 0.65 0.42 0.61 0.04 0.99 0.65 1.40 0.86 1.63 1.26 1.03 0.76 1.53 0.55 0.80 1.02 1.17 0.67 0.49 0.54 1.41
Other taxes 0.42 0.42 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.41 0.47 0.52 0.52 0.48 0.46 0.49 0.52 0.51 0.42 0.44 0.53 0.44 0.48 0.46 0.38
Accrued interest 0.75 0.90 0.78 0.76 0.71 0.87 0.77 0.78 0.70 0.84 0.67 0.68 0.70 0.78 0.66 0.64 0.63 0.67 0.59 0.62 0.65
Accrued payroll and other liabilities 2.09 2.50 2.52 2.44 2.11 2.05 2.41 2.12 2.12 2.55 2.59 2.39 2.28 2.45 2.33 2.07 3.22 2.50 2.41 2.19 2.05
Current liabilities 6.91% 7.33% 10.03% 7.22% 7.12% 7.00% 11.23% 7.27% 9.13% 12.22% 7.68% 7.28% 8.89% 7.54% 7.19% 7.07% 8.32% 7.46% 9.66% 7.58% 8.96%
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 66.80 67.16 65.14 68.51 68.96 69.63 69.41 71.60 68.70 66.17 71.56 70.79 70.37 71.19 71.89 70.21 66.80 66.15 65.67 67.30 68.14
Long-term lease liability 23.43 23.77 22.83 23.13 23.39 23.36 23.42 23.83 23.97 23.26 22.67 23.94 23.31 24.06 24.26 25.02 25.30 24.18 24.63 25.28 25.66
Long-term income taxes 0.25 0.23 0.47 0.49 0.65 0.62 0.13 0.16 0.67 0.65 0.94 1.10 1.42 1.57 2.24 2.51 3.71 3.52 3.56 3.59 3.84
Deferred revenues, initial franchise fees 1.58 1.59 1.54 1.57 1.62 1.41 1.42 1.47 1.47 1.41 1.47 1.52 1.46 1.50 1.50 1.49 1.46 1.37 1.37 1.38 1.37
Other long-term liabilities 1.14 1.18 1.15 1.33 1.34 1.40 1.52 1.64 1.73 1.69 1.89 2.07 2.04 2.09 2.04 2.08 2.15 2.01 1.98 2.08 2.07
Deferred income taxes 2.03 1.74 2.40 2.39 3.06 3.47 2.08 2.99 3.36 2.99 3.10 3.21 3.62 3.96 4.42 4.57 4.03 3.85 3.88 3.98 4.11
Long-term liabilities 95.24% 95.68% 93.54% 97.42% 99.02% 99.88% 97.99% 101.70% 99.90% 96.17% 101.64% 102.63% 102.21% 104.36% 106.35% 105.87% 103.45% 101.08% 101.10% 103.61% 105.20%
Total liabilities 102.14% 103.01% 103.57% 104.63% 106.13% 106.88% 109.22% 108.97% 109.03% 108.38% 109.32% 109.91% 111.10% 111.90% 113.54% 112.93% 111.77% 108.54% 110.76% 111.19% 114.16%
Preferred stock, no par value; issued: none 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Common stock, $.01 par value 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Additional paid-in capital 16.31 16.20 15.77 15.95 16.73 16.82 16.37 16.83 16.82 15.84 16.94 17.32 16.60 16.95 17.44 17.01 16.33 15.28 15.41 15.50 15.57
Retained earnings 118.16 118.09 114.57 114.89 119.72 121.11 115.39 120.86 119.98 113.06 120.27 121.80 115.80 118.06 121.13 117.34 113.24 106.83 106.01 107.41 106.61
Accumulated other comprehensive loss -3.94 -4.06 -3.98 -4.08 -4.54 -4.63 -4.16 -4.58 -4.73 -4.37 -4.89 -4.87 -4.79 -4.93 -5.28 -4.56 -5.19 -4.78 -5.05 -4.95 -5.16
Common stock in treasury, at cost -132.71 -133.27 -129.96 -131.43 -138.07 -140.22 -136.85 -142.11 -141.13 -132.94 -141.68 -144.19 -138.76 -142.01 -146.87 -142.76 -136.18 -125.91 -127.17 -129.19 -131.22
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) -2.14% -3.01% -3.57% -4.63% -6.13% -6.88% -9.22% -8.97% -9.03% -8.38% -9.32% -9.91% -11.10% -11.90% -13.54% -12.93% -11.77% -8.54% -10.76% -11.19% -14.16%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).

The capital structure is characterized by a high degree of leverage and a persistent shareholders' equity deficit, although a gradual trend toward balance sheet stabilization is evident over the analyzed period. Total liabilities as a percentage of total liabilities and shareholders' equity decreased from 114.16% in March 2021 to 102.14% by March 2026, indicating a systematic reduction in the reliance on liabilities relative to the total capital base.

Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligations
Long-term debt remains the primary component of the capital structure, consistently representing between 65% and 72% of the total balance sheet. A peak in leverage was observed in September 2022 at 71.89%, followed by a gradual decline to 66.80% by March 2026. Long-term lease liabilities have remained relatively stable, fluctuating within a narrow range between 22.67% and 25.66%, reflecting a consistent approach to lease-based asset financing.
Shareholders' Equity and Treasury Stock
A significant equity deficit is maintained throughout the period, though the deficit has narrowed substantially from -14.16% in March 2021 to -2.14% in March 2026. This deficit is not driven by operational losses, as retained earnings remain strongly positive, ranging from 106.01% to 121.80%. Instead, the deficit is primarily a result of aggressive share repurchase activity, as evidenced by common stock in treasury values that consistently exceed 130% of the total balance sheet.
Current Liability Trends
Current liabilities generally represent a small fraction of the total capital structure, typically oscillating between 7% and 9%. Occasional spikes, such as the increase to 12.22% in December 2023, are observed, but the overall trend remains stable. Accounts payable and accrued payroll liabilities show minimal volatility, suggesting consistent short-term operational management.
Tax Liability Reductions
A marked downward trend is observed in long-term income taxes, which plummeted from 3.84% in March 2021 to 0.25% by March 2026. Similarly, deferred income taxes declined from a peak of 4.57% in June 2022 to 2.03% by March 2026, contributing to the overall reduction in total long-term liabilities.

In summary, the financial profile reveals a strategy of utilizing high levels of long-term debt to fund operations and aggressive shareholder returns via treasury stock acquisitions. The convergence of total liabilities toward 100% and the shrinking equity deficit suggest a gradual move toward a more balanced capital position by the end of the reporting period.

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