McDonald's warns Iran war costs will dent future demand
McDonald's beat quarterly profit estimates but warned that rising costs from the Iran war are weighing on demand. The chain is now expanding value menu options.
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McDonald's warned that rising supply chain costs and fuel inflation linked to the conflict in Iran will pressure long-term consumer demand. The fast-food leader reported first-quarter revenue of $6.52 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $6.47 billion. For investors, the warning signals a deepening squeeze on low-income discretionary spending that is beginning to erode franchisee margins.
