On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that activist investor Elliott Management had taken a large stake in Starbucks (NYSE: SBUX ). The exact size of the position is unknown, although Elliott has already engaged in talks with the company about how to push up the price of SBUX stock.
Starbucks (SBUX) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Starbucks (SBUX) shares jumped nearly 7% on Friday to log their highest one-day percentage gain in more than eight months after the Wall Street Journal reported that activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a sizable stake in the global coffee chain and discussed ways to improve its lagging stock price.
Nike and Starbucks are facing headwinds to growth in the near term.
Elliott Global Management, run by famous activist investor Paul Singer, has taken a position in Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), the troubled coffee shop company.
According to a media report, an activist investor is about to become a shareholder of the coffee chain operator. This entity has apparently been talking to management about potential changes.
The coffee giant has been struggling to combat long lines and steep competition.
Elliott has taken a big stake in Starbucks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It is engaging with management to find ways to improve performance at the struggling coffee chain, the report said.
Elliott Investment Management has built a sizable stake in Starbucks SBUX 5.64%increase; green up pointing triangle, and the activist has been pushing the coffee giant privately on ways to boost its stock price, according to people familiar with the matter.
Starbucks possesses one of the world's strongest brands. Besides generating steady profits, Starbucks still has meaningful growth prospects.
Mercedes-Benz is installing fast EV charging stations at 100 Starbucks locations across the nation. The partnership will help reduce range anxiety and could also drive more Starbucks sales.
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