McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Free Cash Flow CAGR:5.00%(TTM)
The free cash flow cagr for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is +5.00% over the latest trailing 12-month period. Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
The free cash flow cagr for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) stock is 5.00% over the past 12 months. The 3 year average growth rate is 7.46% and the 5 year cagr is 5.78%. Free cash flow CAGR measures how McDonald's Corporation's cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
MCD Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
MCD Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.67B | $7.19B | +$514.00M | +7.70% | +7.70% |
| 2024 | $7.25B | $6.67B | $-582.50M | -8.03% | -8.03% |
| 2023 | $5.49B | $7.25B | +$1.77B | +32.20% | +32.20% |
| 2022 | $7.10B | $5.49B | $-1.61B | -22.73% | -22.73% |
| 2021 | $4.62B | $7.10B | +$2.48B | +53.57% | +53.57% |
| 2020 | $5.73B | $4.62B | $-1.10B | -19.27% | -19.27% |
| 2019 | $4.22B | $5.73B | +$1.50B | +35.58% | +35.58% |
| 2018 | $3.70B | $4.22B | +$527.50M | +14.27% | +14.27% |
| 2017 | $4.24B | $3.70B | $-541.00M | -12.76% | -12.76% |
| 2016 | $4.73B | $4.24B | $-486.70M | -10.30% | -10.30% |
| 2015 | $4.15B | $4.73B | +$578.30M | +13.95% | +13.95% |
| 2014 | $4.30B | $4.15B | $-149.10M | -3.47% | -3.47% |
| 2013 | $3.92B | $4.30B | +$379.10M | +9.68% | +9.68% |
| 2012 | $4.42B | $3.92B | $-503.40M | -11.39% | -11.39% |
| 2011 | $4.21B | $4.42B | +$214.20M | +5.09% | +5.09% |
| 2010 | $3.80B | $4.21B | +$407.20M | +10.72% | +10.72% |
| 2009 | $3.78B | $3.80B | +$17.40M | +0.46% | +0.46% |
| 2008 | $2.93B | $3.78B | +$851.80M | +29.07% | +29.07% |
| 2007 | $2.60B | $2.93B | +$330.10M | +12.70% | +12.70% |
| 2006 | $2.73B | $2.60B | $-130.40M | -4.78% | -4.78% |
| 2005 | $2.33B | $2.73B | +$395.40M | +16.94% | +16.94% |
| 2004 | $1.59B | $2.33B | +$749.00M | +47.24% | +47.24% |
| 2003 | $337.90M | $1.59B | +$1.25B | +369.25% | +369.25% |
| 2002 | $450.50M | $337.90M | $-112.60M | -24.99% | -24.99% |
| 2001 | $380.90M | $450.50M | +$69.60M | +18.27% | +18.27% |
| 2000 | $800.40M | $380.90M | $-419.50M | -52.41% | -52.41% |
| 1999 | $768.60M | $800.40M | +$31.80M | +4.14% | +4.14% |
| 1998 | $217.50M | $768.60M | +$551.10M | +253.38% | +253.38% |
| 1997 | $-52.00M | $217.50M | +$269.50M | +0.00% | N/A |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow — QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.73B | +5.6% | -7.8% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.64B | -32.2% | -10.2% |
| Q3 2025 | $2.42B | +92.7% | +24.5% |
| Q2 2025 | $1.25B | -33.2% | +18.2% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.88B | +2.9% | +1.8% |
| Q4 2024 | $1.82B | -6.1% | +5.3% |
| Q3 2024 | $1.94B | +83.0% | -21.0% |
| Q2 2024 | $1.06B | -42.4% | -7.5% |
| Q1 2024 | $1.84B | +6.4% | -3.9% |
| Q4 2023 | $1.73B | -29.6% | +3.5% |
| Q3 2023 | $2.46B | +114.4% | +29.2% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.15B | -40.2% | +536.4% |
| Q1 2023 | $1.92B | +14.6% | +10.7% |
| Q4 2022 | $1.67B | -12.1% | -15.5% |
| Q3 2022 | $1.90B | +955.9% | -10.1% |
| Q2 2022 | $180.20M | -89.6% | -85.6% |
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