McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Operating Cash Flow CAGR:11.09%(TTM)
The operating cash flow cagr for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is +11.09% over the latest trailing 12-month period. Operating cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history (cash from operations, before capital expenditures).
The operating cash flow CAGR for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) stock is 11.09% over the past 12 months. The 3 year CAGR is 11.14% and the 5 year CAGR is 9.01%.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Operating cash flow CAGR measures the compound annual growth rate of the cash McDonald's Corporation generates from its core business operations, before capital expenditures, computed from rolling-twelve-month cash-flow statement history.
MCD Operating Cash Flow CAGR Chart
McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
MCD Quarterly Operating Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Operating Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
MCD Operating Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start OCF | End OCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.45B | $10.55B | +$1.10B | +11.69% | +11.69% |
| 2024 | $9.61B | $9.45B | $-164.90M | -1.72% | -1.72% |
| 2023 | $7.39B | $9.61B | +$2.23B | +30.12% | +30.12% |
| 2022 | $9.14B | $7.39B | $-1.75B | -19.20% | -19.20% |
| 2021 | $6.27B | $9.14B | +$2.88B | +45.91% | +45.91% |
| 2020 | $8.12B | $6.27B | $-1.86B | -22.86% | -22.86% |
| 2019 | $6.97B | $8.12B | +$1.16B | +16.58% | +16.58% |
| 2018 | $5.55B | $6.97B | +$1.42B | +25.50% | +25.50% |
| 2017 | $6.06B | $5.55B | $-508.40M | -8.39% | -8.39% |
| 2016 | $6.54B | $6.06B | $-479.50M | -7.33% | -7.33% |
| 2015 | $6.73B | $6.54B | $-191.20M | -2.84% | -2.84% |
| 2014 | $7.12B | $6.73B | $-390.40M | -5.48% | -5.48% |
| 2013 | $6.97B | $7.12B | +$154.60M | +2.22% | +2.22% |
| 2012 | $7.15B | $6.97B | $-184.00M | -2.57% | -2.57% |
| 2011 | $6.34B | $7.15B | +$808.50M | +12.75% | +12.75% |
| 2010 | $5.75B | $6.34B | +$590.60M | +10.27% | +10.27% |
| 2009 | $5.92B | $5.75B | $-166.20M | -2.81% | -2.81% |
| 2008 | $4.88B | $5.92B | +$1.04B | +21.35% | +21.35% |
| 2007 | $4.34B | $4.88B | +$534.80M | +12.32% | +12.32% |
| 2006 | $4.34B | $4.34B | +$4.70M | +0.11% | +0.11% |
| 2005 | $3.90B | $4.34B | +$433.20M | +11.10% | +11.10% |
| 2004 | $3.27B | $3.90B | +$634.80M | +19.42% | +19.42% |
| 2003 | $2.89B | $3.27B | +$378.70M | +13.10% | +13.10% |
| 2002 | $2.69B | $2.89B | +$201.80M | +7.51% | +7.51% |
| 2001 | $2.75B | $2.69B | $-63.20M | -2.30% | -2.30% |
| 2000 | $3.01B | $2.75B | $-257.40M | -8.55% | -8.55% |
| 1999 | $2.77B | $3.01B | +$242.60M | +8.77% | +8.77% |
| 1998 | $2.44B | $2.77B | +$324.00M | +13.27% | +13.27% |
| 1997 | $2.46B | $2.44B | $-18.70M | -0.76% | -0.76% |
Quarterly Operating Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.41B | -10.6% | -0.7% |
| Q4 2025 | $2.70B | -21.3% | +2.5% |
| Q3 2025 | $3.43B | +71.6% | +25.3% |
| Q2 2025 | $2.00B | -17.7% | +18.3% |
| Q1 2025 | $2.43B | -7.7% | +1.6% |
| Q4 2024 | $2.63B | -3.8% | +5.7% |
| Q3 2024 | $2.74B | +62.0% | -9.7% |
| Q2 2024 | $1.69B | -29.3% | +0.9% |
| Q1 2024 | $2.39B | -4.0% | -1.2% |
| Q4 2023 | $2.49B | -17.8% | +13.1% |
| Q3 2023 | $3.03B | +81.0% | +24.5% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.67B | -30.9% | +170.7% |
| Q1 2023 | $2.42B | +9.9% | +13.4% |
| Q4 2022 | $2.20B | -9.6% | -17.4% |
| Q3 2022 | $2.43B | +293.8% | -7.0% |
| Q2 2022 | $618.10M | -71.0% | -64.3% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from offerings like biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hotcakes. Additionally, the company provides oatmeal, an assortment of desserts including milkshakes, sundaes, and soft-serve ice cream, plus a selection of baked goods. A wide array of soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages completes their offering. By December 31, 2021, the corporation's global network encompassed 40,031 establishments. McDonald's Corporation, founded in 1940, has its main corporate office located in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Christopher J. Kempczinski