SBUX
SBUX
NASDAQ · Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

Starbucks Corp

$94.14
-0.97 (-1.02%)
As of Sep 23, 9:31 PM ET ·
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UK Minimum Wage Set at £12.71 for 2026; £13.18 Is a 2027 Projection
The UK’s adult minimum wage is £12.71 an hour in 2026. A £13.18 figure often cited is a 2027 projection, not law. Investors should assess payroll impact.
Economy
CAVA's Traffic Growth Justifies Seaport's Bullish Call Despite Industry Headwinds
Seaport Research initiates CAVA Group with a Buy rating and $58 target, citing 5.3% traffic growth despite industry slowdown. Neutral on Wendy's, Chipotle, Starbucks, McDonald's.
Analysis
Starbucks Snoopy Cup Launch Tests Scarcity Strategy
Starbucks rolls out a limited Snoopy collection on Sept. 15, led by a $39.95 glass cup with a two-item cap, testing whether scarcity can drive store traffic.
Analysis
Starbucks Shares Slip 2.4% Ahead of Snoopy Drop: Can a $40 Cup Move the Needle?
Starbucks shares fell 2.4% to $102.01 ahead of its Snoopy cup launch. The real test is whether the collectible drives transactions, not just social media buzz.
Analysis
Starbucks Holiday Hours Vary; Q4 Sales Test Looms
Starbucks (SBUX) kept many stores open on Labor Day with varied hours, but the real test is Q4 comparable sales growth of at least 6.5%. Traffic data will be key.
Earnings
Starbucks Snoopy Collection Launch Aims to Sustain Traffic Growth
Starbucks unveiled a 10-piece Snoopy collection, with a full set priced at $293.50, as it seeks to sustain a 4.5% rebound in customer traffic. Shares closed down 0.84%.
Earnings
Starbucks' Autumn Menu Launch Tests North American Profitability
Starbucks launched its fall menu with six pumpkin drinks, aiming to boost traffic and margins. North America revenue hit $7.40B with a 13.6% margin.
Earnings
Starbucks Trims 224 Corporate Roles in $2B Efficiency Drive
Starbucks eliminates 224 corporate positions in a broader $2B cost-saving initiative, focusing on operational efficiency without compromising store-level growth.
Earnings
McDonald's Hello Kitty-Godzilla Happy Meal Tests U.S. Traffic Woes
McDonald's new Hello Kitty-Godzilla Happy Meal aims to reverse sluggish U.S. foot traffic. Shares dropped 2.68% Monday, underperforming the S&P 500, as analysts watch for execution.
Earnings
Starbucks Shares Near Record High as Unicorn Frappuccino Drives Traffic, Not Profit
Starbucks reintroduces its Unicorn Frappuccino for a weekend, aiming to drive foot traffic as shares hover near record highs. Q3 transactions rose 4.2%, but the drink's direct revenue impact is small.
Earnings
El Niño Threat Looms Over Starbucks' Margin Recovery as Coffee Costs Surge
Starbucks' margin rebound faces a new threat from a likely strong El Niño and rising coffee costs, even as the stock nears analyst price targets.
Commodities
Dutch Bros Shares Tumble 18% Despite Raised Guidance, Traffic Concerns Loom
Dutch Bros (BROS) shares plunged 18% after the coffee chain raised guidance but reported slowing traffic, raising concerns about organic growth.
Earnings
Starbucks Beats Earnings but Margin Growth Stays Modest
Starbucks delivered strong Q3 sales and earnings beats, yet North American margins improved only slightly. Shares rose 1.9% for the week as guidance was raised.
Earnings
Starbucks Q3 Beats Estimates, Shares Jump 5.6% After Hours
Starbucks shares surged 5.6% in after-hours trading after the coffee chain reported better-than-expected Q3 results, driven by higher customer traffic. Global same-store sales rose 7.9%, topping forecasts.
Earnings
McDonald's Stock Nears 52-Week Low Amid Analyst Split on Recovery
McDonald's shares fell to near a 52-week low, with analyst targets ranging from $300 to $390, reflecting uncertainty about the fast-food giant's recovery.
Markets
Starbucks Gains $2.9B Market Cap on AI Software Savings Target
Starbucks shares jumped 2.45% on Thursday, adding $2.9B in market cap, after a report highlighted its AI software cost-cutting targets.
Markets
McDonald's Stock Hovers Near 52-Week Low as Inflation Data Looms
McDonald's shares near a 52-week low amid inflation concerns and a narrowing dividend yield gap versus Treasuries. Upcoming CPI and retail sales data could determine the stock's direction.
Markets
Dow Jones Gains Led by Cisco and Goldman Sachs on Thursday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher midday Thursday, driven by strong gains in Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Goldman Sachs Group (GS).
Markets
July 4 Store Hours: Walmart, Target Open; Costco Shutters
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot stay open on July 4, while Costco closes. NRF projects record food spending and AAA forecasts 72.2 million travelers.
Markets
Coca-Cola's Tax Appeal Hearing Drives Stock Surge, Spotlight on $14 Billion IRS Dispute
Coca-Cola shares surged 2.75% Friday after a federal appeals court seemed open to its arguments in a $14 billion IRS tax dispute, with analysts noting the case could lead to billions in refunds or liabilities.
Markets
Starbucks accelerates India expansion, targets 50-100 new stores annually under Niccol
Starbucks is ramping up India expansion with plans for 50-100 new stores annually, as CEO Brian Niccol pivots from turnaround to global growth. The JV holds 30% market share but remains unprofitable.
Analysis
Starbucks Nears 52-Week High Amid Turnaround, Valuation Concerns Loom
Starbucks stock closed at $103.04, just 5% below its 52-week high. Investors await Q3 results to see if traffic growth can offset labor and coffee cost pressures.
Earnings
McDonald's Stock Edges Higher Amidst Broader Market Decline; Focus on Value Strategy
McDonald's shares closed up Friday despite a broader market selloff, as the company's value strategy and Q1 earnings beat offer some support.
Analysis
Starbucks Faces Key Resistance After Announcing $400M Restructuring
Starbucks shares hover near 52-week highs after the coffee giant revealed a $400 million restructuring plan involving 300 corporate job cuts and regional office closures, part of CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround strategy.
Markets
Wall Street Rally Halts as Fed Split and Oil Surge Test Big Tech's AI Spend
The Dow dropped 0.56% as the Fed left rates unchanged in a split vote and oil surged 7%. Focus turns to Big Tech earnings, with AI spending under the microscope.
Markets
Starbucks Shares Surge on Raised Outlook and Strong Q2 Sales
Starbucks shares surged 10% after Q2 global comparable sales rose 6.2%, beating estimates, and the company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, signaling CEO Niccol's turnaround is working.
Earnings
Nasdaq Futures Lead as Tech Earnings and Fed Decision Loom
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 98.75 points by 6:50 a.m. EDT Wednesday, leading gains as traders eye key tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision.
Markets
Q2 2026 Growth Stocks: Big Tech's AI Spending Under Scrutiny
Big Tech earnings this week will reveal if heavy AI investment is driving growth. Visa, T-Mobile, FICO, NXP, Corning, and Starbucks also feature on Q2 growth watchlists.
Earnings
Nasdaq Slides on AI Jitters; Visa, Starbucks Rally in After-Hours Trading
U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down 0.9% as AI and chip shares sold off. In after-hours trading, Visa and Starbucks rallied on strong earnings, while oil prices climbed above $100.
Markets
Shake Shack Shares Slump Amid Market Rout Despite Bullish $125 Target
Shake Shack shares declined 4.4% on Friday, underperforming the broader market, as surging oil prices and declining consumer sentiment weighed on the restaurant sector. Analyst firm D.A. Davidson maintained a Buy rating with a $125 price target, suggesting significant upside potential.
Markets