Company / Free Cash Flow
McDonald's Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$7.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$5.5B / $7.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 222 Consumer Discretionary companies, McDonald's is in the top 3% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.7B in FY2019 to $7.3B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$7.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.2%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Remained stable around $7.2B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+832.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +11.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 7.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.08 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 32.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.2B | +7.7% |
| FY2024 | $6.7B | -8.0% |
| FY2023 | $7.3B | +32.2% |
| FY2022 | $5.5B | -4.2% |
| FY2021 | $5.7B | +35.6% |
| FY2020 | $4.2B | +14.3% |
| FY2019 | $3.7B | -12.8% |
| FY2018 | $4.2B | -10.3% |
| FY2017 | $4.7B | +13.9% |
| FY2016 | $4.1B | -3.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026