McDonald’s Shares Fall 1.11% with $900M Volume Ranking 148th Amid Supply Chain Hurdles and Digital Shift

McDonald’s (MCD) fell 1.11% on October 1, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.90 billion, ranking 148th in market activity for the day. The decline followed reports of supply chain disruptions affecting key menu items, including a temporary shortage of premium burgers due to regional beef procurement issues. Analysts noted that the company’s reliance on perishable ingredients has amplified vulnerability to logistical bottlenecks, particularly as holiday demand approaches.

Recent earnings guidance highlighted margin pressures from rising labor costs and inflation-adjusted menu pricing. While same-store sales growth remained resilient in international markets, domestic performance lagged due to shifting consumer preferences toward value-driven competitors. A strategic shift toward digital ordering and delivery services is underway, though execution delays have drawn scrutiny from short-term investors.

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