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McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Retained Earnings

The retained earnings for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is $70.28 Billion with a year-over-year change of +5.16%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.

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MCD Retained Earnings
$70.28B+198.87% 20Y
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Current Retained Earnings

$70.28B

$70.28 Billion

Year-over-Year Change

+5.16%

vs. $66.83B prior year

Historical Data

30

Years of data available

Annual Retained Earnings History

YearRetained EarningsYoY Change% Change
2025$70.28B+$3.45B+5.16%
2024$66.83B+$3.35B+5.28%
2023$63.48B+$3.94B+6.61%
2022$59.54B+$2.01B+3.49%
2021$57.53B+$3.63B+6.73%
2020$53.91B+$977.60M+1.85%
2019$52.93B+$2.44B+4.84%
2018$50.49B+$2.16B+4.47%
2017$48.33B+$2.10B+4.55%
2016$46.22B+$1.63B+3.65%
2015$44.59B+$1.30B+3.00%
2014$43.29B+$1.54B+3.70%
2013$41.75B+$2.47B+6.30%
2012$39.28B+$2.57B+7.00%
2011$36.71B+$2.90B+8.56%
2010$33.81B+$2.54B+8.13%
2009$31.27B+$2.32B+8.00%
2008$28.95B+$2.49B+9.42%
2007$26.46B+$615.90M+2.38%
2006$25.85B+$2.33B+9.91%
2005$23.52B+$1.76B+8.09%
2004$21.76B+$1.58B+7.85%
2003$20.17B+$967.90M+5.04%
2002$19.20B+$596.10M+3.20%
2001$18.61B+$1.35B+7.82%
2000$17.26B+$1.70B+10.90%
1999$15.56B+$1.68B+12.13%
1998$13.88B+$1.31B+10.43%
1997$12.57B+$1.40B+12.49%
1996$11.17B
Data as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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.

Chicago, IL
150,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
CEO
Christopher J. Kempczinski