McDonalds Trading Volume Drops 39.72 Percent to $1.223 Billion Despite Stock Price Rise and Insider Sale

On June 23, 2025, McDonald's (MCD) saw a trading volume of $1.223 billion, marking a 39.72% decrease from the previous day. The company's stock price rose by 0.70%.

Joseph M. Erlinger, the President of McDonald's USA, sold 939 shares of the company's common stock on June 23, 2025. The transaction was executed at a price of $288.52 per share, totaling $270,920. This sale was reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through a Form 4 filing.

Erlinger's sale of shares comes at a time when McDonald's is focusing on expanding its footprint with 900 new locations. The company's strategy includes offering value meals to attract customers, with the $5 meal deal being a notable example. This move has reportedly generated significant enthusiasm and helped the chain regain customers.