Balance Sheet: Assets
Quarterly Data
The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.
Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.
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- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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McDonald’s Corp., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)
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Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several key trends and notable changes across various asset categories over the examined periods.
- Cash and Equivalents
- This category exhibits significant fluctuations over the periods, with notable peaks at the end of 2021 and a steep decline afterward, reaching the lowest levels around early 2024, then showing moderate recovery toward mid-2025. The volatility suggests variability in cash management or operational cash flows.
- Accounts and Notes Receivable
- Receivables display moderate variability with a general upward trend toward the end of the timeline, indicating potential growth in credit sales or longer collection cycles. There are no sharp declines, pointing to relatively stable receivables management throughout the quarters.
- Inventories
- Inventory levels remain relatively stable with minor fluctuations within a moderate range. There is a slight increase toward the later periods, which may reflect a buildup in anticipation of higher sales or strategic inventory management.
- Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
- This category experiences considerable variation, especially notable around 2022, where there is a marked increase, followed by some fluctuations afterward. Such movements can indicate shifts in payment timing or adjustments in prepaid expenditures.
- Current Assets
- Current assets demonstrate moderate volatility with a general pattern of increase and decrease aligning with cash and receivables trends. A notable decline occurs in early 2024, before some recovery, reflecting changes in liquidity components.
- Investments in Affiliates
- Investments remain fairly steady initially but show a notable increase starting in early 2024, almost doubling by mid-2025. This sharp rise suggests significant new investments or growth in affiliate valuations during this period.
- Goodwill
- Goodwill values show gradual growth over the examined timeline, indicating acquisitions or other factors leading to increased intangible assets. The increase is steady and does not exhibit sharp fluctuations.
- Miscellaneous Assets
- There is a general upward trend in miscellaneous assets, with intermittent increases, particularly in the later periods, reflecting possible accruals or other miscellaneous asset accumulations.
- Other Assets
- Other assets steadily increase over time, signaling ongoing accumulation or recognition of longer-term assets, which could include deferred charges or intangible items.
- Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Net
- The lease right-of-use asset reflects relative stability with slight declines and some increases; the trend is somewhat cyclical but remains within a narrow range, indicating consistent lease obligations.
- Property and Equipment, At Cost
- Property and equipment costs increase steadily with some minor declines, suggesting ongoing capital expenditures and property investments. A significant upward move appears toward the end of the timeline, reflecting major asset acquisitions or expansions.
- Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
- Accumulated depreciation and amortization steadily increase in magnitude (more negative), consistent with the aging of fixed assets and ongoing depreciation expenses over time.
- Net Property and Equipment
- The net value of property and equipment shows moderate growth with periodic declines, maintaining an overall upward trajectory indicative of ongoing asset additions exceeding depreciation losses.
- Long-term Assets
- Long-term assets experience a gradual increase, with a significant jump around early 2024 continuing through mid-2025, mirroring trends seen in investments and property additions. This suggests a strategic build-up of long-term investments.
- Total Assets
- Total assets fluctuate slightly, with a gradual growth trend peaking toward mid-2025 after a dip in early 2024. The overall increase in total assets reflects accumulation in both current and long-term asset categories, supporting expansion or strengthening of the asset base.