McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) Beginning Cash Position: $774.00 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is McDonald's Beginning Cash Position?

McDonald's PFTS:MCD 74 Beginning Cash Position is $774.00 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 Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $774.00 Mil.

McDonald's's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($1,877.00 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,411.00 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($2,411.00 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($774.00 Mil).

McDonald's's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($2,584.00 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,580.00 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($4,580.00 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,084.00 Mil).

McDonald's Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

McDonald's Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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McDonald's Beginning Cash Position Chart

McDonald's Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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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
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McDonald's Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $774.00 Mil mean?
McDonald's (PFTS:MCD) has a Beginning Cash Position of $774.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors.
Is McDonald's' Beginning Cash Position too high?
McDonald's' current Beginning Cash Position is $774.00 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' Beginning Cash Position compare to SBUX and YUM?
McDonald's' Beginning Cash Position of $774.00 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 Beginning Cash Position for a Restaurants company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on McDonald's and its competitors. McDonald's's current Beginning Cash Position is $774.00 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 Beginning Cash Position of $774.00 Mil. The current Beginning Cash Position is $774.00 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 Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McDonald's (PFTS:MCD), the current Beginning Cash Position is $774.00 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%).