McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) Accounts Payable: $1,091.00 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is McDonald's Accounts Payable?

McDonald's PFTS:MCD 74 Accounts Payable is $1,091.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PFTS:MCD with a GF Score™ of 74/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

McDonald's's Accounts Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,091.00 Mil.

McDonald's's quarterly Accounts Payable increased from Sep. 2025 ($972.00 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,149.00 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($1,149.00 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,091.00 Mil).

McDonald's's annual Accounts Payable declined from Dec. 2023 ($1,103.00 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,029.00 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($1,029.00 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,149.00 Mil).

McDonald's Accounts Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McDonald's's Accounts Payable can be seen below:

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McDonald's Accounts Payable Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Payable
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McDonald's Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Accounts Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 882.00 838.00 972.00 1,149.00 1,091.00

McDonald's Accounts Payable Calculation

Accounts Payable represents any money that a company owes its suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year or operating cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Payable →
What does a Accounts Payable of $1,091.00 Mil mean?
McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) has a Accounts Payable of $1,091.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts Payable is any money that a company owes for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Accounts Payable too high?
McDonald's' current Accounts Payable is $1,091.00 Mil. Overall, McDonald's has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's' Accounts Payable compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Accounts Payable of $1,091.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable for a Restaurants company?
A good Accounts Payable depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Accounts Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Payable mean?
A high Accounts Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts Payable is any money that a company owes for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Accounts Payable is $1,091.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDonald's stock overvalued right now?
McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) has a current Accounts Payable of $1,091.00 Mil. The current Accounts Payable is $1,091.00 Mil. McDonald's' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable calculated?
Accounts Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (PFTS:MCD), the current Accounts Payable is $1,091.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

McDonald's Business Description

Address 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine worldwide. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 62%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (39% of systemwide sales), international operated markets (35%), and international developmental/licensed markets (26%).