“This (law) is notoriously challenging to manage and this isn't just Starbucks issue, nearly every retailer in the city faces these roadblocks,” a company spokeswoman said.
Starbucks remains a hold due to persistent margin pressure, inflationary headwinds, and a premium valuation despite recent operational improvements. SBUX's Q4 showed modest revenue growth and positive comparable store sales, but operating margins declined significantly year-over-year, limiting near-term upside. Dividend growth has slowed to a penny increase, with a payout ratio above 100% and declining free cash flow raising concerns about future dividend sustainability.
Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
CNBC's Kate Rogers joins 'Money Movers' with the latest news on Starbucks.
Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail her latest buys in some consumer stocks.
The holiday season usually means peak sales, driven by the return of seasonal favorites, increased high-margin specialty drinks, and a surge in gift card sales that secure future revenue. It's a time when busy cafes and iconic red cups lead to the company's strongest quarterly results.
A New York beanery joined the labor stoppage that has so far impacted more than two dozen locations.
One week into what baristas have threatened to make the “largest, longest” strike in Starbucks' history, the Workers United union said it is adding more than two dozen new cities and stores to its strike count. The union said Thursday it will now be striking at 95 stores in 65 cities, with some 2,000 baristas now engaged in the action.
One week into the Starbucks Workers United strike over unfair labor practices, union protests have expanded to 30 stores in 25 new cities, including disruptions at the company's largest East Coast distribution facility in York, PA, bringing the total to 95 stores across 65 cities participating in the open-ended ULP strike.
SBUX slips 15% as rising costs, soft traffic and a slow turnaround pressure margins despite early signs of stabilization.
Starbucks stock (NASDAQ: SBUX) has had difficulty keeping up in 2025. In the last year, the S&P 500 has outpaced it by 14%, while Starbucks has declined by 14%.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Starbucks (SBUX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.