McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) — Long-term Investment Intensity
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 4.8% as of March 2026. Long-term investments of $2.87 Billion represent 4.8% of total assets of $60.04 Billion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. Check McDonald’s Corporation liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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McDonald’s Corporation Long-term Investment Intensity (2009–2025)
This chart shows how McDonald’s Corporation's Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2009 to 2025. As of March 2026, the intensity stands at 4.8%, reflecting long-term investments of $2.87 Billion against total assets of $60.04 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MCD current and non-current assets.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for McDonald’s Corporation (2009–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for McDonald’s Corporation from 2009 to 2025, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Read McDonald’s Corporation total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (USD) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.7% | $2.82 Billion | $59.52 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2024 | 4.9% | $2.71 Billion | $55.18 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2023 | 1.9% | $1.08 Billion | $56.15 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 2.1% | $1.06 Billion | $50.44 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 2.2% | $1.20 Billion | $53.85 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 2.5% | $1.30 Billion | $52.63 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2019 | 2.7% | $1.27 Billion | $47.51 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2018 | 3.7% | $1.20 Billion | $32.81 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 3.2% | $1.09 Billion | $33.80 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2016 | 2.3% | $725.90 Million | $31.02 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 2.1% | $792.70 Million | $37.94 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2014 | 2.9% | $1.00 Billion | $34.28 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 3.9% | $1.38 Billion | $35.39 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 4.3% | $1.43 Billion | $32.99 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 4.2% | $1.34 Billion | $31.98 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2009 | 4.0% | $1.21 Billion | $30.22 Billion | — |