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McDonald's CEO warns high inflation and flat traffic will keep pressuring the restaurant industry.

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23 Sep 2026, 17:19 WIB
CNBC
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McDonald's CEO warns high inflation and flat traffic will keep pressuring the restaurant industry.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that ongoing high inflation and stagnant customer traffic will continue to challenge the restaurant industry. Despite efforts like discounts, rising costs for beef, labor, and construction are squeezing margins. McDonald's plans to focus on gaining market share from competitors, with more details to be shared during its upcoming investor day. This outlook signals continued pressure on sales growth and profitability in the near term.

McDonald's CEO's comments on persistent inflation and flat customer traffic come as the stock faces selling pressure on Pluang. As of Sep 23, 2026 21:31 WIB, McDonald's shares trade at USD 240.61, down 3.89% for the day, with a market cap of $177.16 billion. Investor sentiment on Pluang shows 87% of order activity as sell, reflecting cautious positioning despite a dividend yield of 3.08%.

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