Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Investors Heavily Search Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Here is What You Need to Know
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.
Starbucks To Pay $38.9 Million To Settle Violations Of New York City Labor Law
With allegations of unfair labor practices a major point of contention in the ongoing “Red Cup Rebellion” strike, Starbucks has agreed to pay $35.5 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers, plus $3.4 million in civil penalties, for violating New York City's Fair Workweek Law, according to New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).
Starbucks: Over-Caffeinated Valuation, Foamy Dividend Safety - Sell
Starbucks (SBUX) is rated a sell due to ongoing margin pressure, weak earnings, and an unattractive risk/reward profile despite operational improvements. SBUX posted its first positive global comp in seven quarters, but operating margins collapsed to 9.4% and EPS declined, with the dividend barely covered. Competitive pressures in China and the U.S., high coffee costs, and a premium valuation (35x trailing earnings) further challenge the turnaround story.
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it denied them regular shifts, cut hours
“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: Turnaround Brewing, But Margin Squeeze And Valuation Keep Me At A Hold
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.
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Starbucks baristas escalate strike on Black Friday: Here's what to know
CNBC's Kate Rogers joins 'Money Movers' with the latest news on Starbucks.
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Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail her latest buys in some consumer stocks.
Red Cups or Red Flags: Starbucks' Bet on a Holiday Recovery
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.
Starbucks barista strike expands nationwide days after NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's boycott call
A New York beanery joined the labor stoppage that has so far impacted more than two dozen locations.
Starbucks union escalates strike across the U.S.
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.
Starbucks ‘Red Cup Rebellion' Strike Spreads To More Stores, Cities And Key East Coast Hub
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.
