Company / Operating Cash Flow
McDonald's Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$10.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$7.4B / $10.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 234
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 234 Consumer Discretionary companies, McDonald's is in the top 3% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $5.6B in FY2019 to $10.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$10.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $9.6B to $10.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+505.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +8.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 11.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 234 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2019.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $10.6B | +11.7% |
| FY2024 | $9.4B | -1.7% |
| FY2023 | $9.6B | +30.1% |
| FY2022 | $7.4B | -9.1% |
| FY2021 | $8.1B | +16.6% |
| FY2020 | $7.0B | +25.5% |
| FY2019 | $5.6B | -8.4% |
| FY2018 | $6.1B | -7.3% |
| FY2017 | $6.5B | -2.8% |
| FY2016 | $6.7B | -5.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026