Pictured here is a McDonald's store in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on July 30, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — A theme emerging in the latest slew of U.S. companies' earnings reports is a drag from the China market.The Chinese economy — home to more than four times the population of the U.S. — has attracted multinational corporations for decades given its large, fast-growing market. But slower growth and intense local competition, amid tensions with the U.S., are now weighing on corpora ...

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Starbucks Corporation ("Starbucks" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SBUX) for violations of the securities laws.The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Starbucks announced its second quarter, 2024, results on May 1, 2024. The C ...

Starbucks (SBUX) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this coffee chain have returned -1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -6.7% change. The Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, to which Starbucks belongs, has lost 2.5% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Although m ...

Core Viewpoint - Starbucks is experiencing challenges in its key markets, the U.S. and China, but is implementing a turnaround plan that shows early signs of progress, particularly in the U.S. [1][7] Group 1: Recent Performance - In the U.S., same-store sales fell by 2% in the fiscal third quarter, compared to a 7% increase a year ago, with store traffic down by 6% and average ticket price up by 4% [2] - In China, comparable-store sales dropped by 14%, a significant decline from a 46% increase a year ago, with both traffic and average ticket price decreasing by 7% [2] - Overall revenue declined by 1% to $9.1 billion, with global comparable-store sales falling by 3%, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 7% to $0.93 [3] Group 2: Turnaround Initiatives - Management reported "green shoots" in the U.S. due to an action plan aimed at improving scheduling, employee turnover, and inventory management [4] - The introduction of the Siren Craft System is expected to reduce wait times by 10 to 20 seconds, potentially leading to a 1% to 1.5% increase in comparable-store sales [4] - The company plans to accelerate new store builds and remodels, focusing on tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and is expanding its partnership with Gopuff to open 100 delivery-only kitchens across the U.S. [5] Group 3: Product Developments and Strategic Moves - The launch of Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers beverages achieved the highest first-week sales in the company's history, contributing positively to the Refreshers lineup [5] - Starbucks is exploring strategic partnerships in China to enhance its competitive position and accelerate growth, while maintaining its premium brand status [5][6] - Elliott Investment Management has taken a stake in Starbucks, indicating constructive discussions that may support the company's turnaround efforts [6] Group 4: Market Outlook - Despite the struggles in the U.S. and China, there are signs of progress in the U.S. turnaround plan, which could positively impact future results [7] - The forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Starbucks is approximately 19 based on fiscal year 2025 estimates, suggesting potential value given the brand's expansion opportunities [7][8] - While challenges in China may persist due to competitive pressures, the long-term growth potential remains significant [7]

＃市场ma数rk据etData＃ 市场数据日期 2024.07.31 收盘价（美元） 77.95 总股本（亿股） 11.33 总市值（亿美元） 883.33 净资产（亿美元） -79.45 总资产（亿美元） 301.12 每股净资产（美元） -7.01 数据来源：Wind，兴业证券经济与金融研究院整理 主要财务指标 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------| | ＄会计zy年cw度zb|主要财务指标＄ | FY2020A | FY2021A | FY2022A | FY2023A | | 营业收入(百万美元) | 23,518 | 29,061 | 32,250 | 35,976 | | 同比增长(%) | -11.3 | 23.6 | 11.0 | 11.6 | | 净利润(百万美元) | 928 | 4,199 | 3,282 | 4,125 | | 同比增长(%) | -74.2 | 352.4 | -21.9 | 25.7 | | ...

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Dutch Bros is a fast-growing coffee chain that consumers love.One of the hardest areas to invest in is consumer discretionary goods. Consumer shopping patterns and preferences can change frequently. Macroeconomic factors can also affect demand.Right now, there are two completely different narratives being written among leading coffee chain companies, Starbucks (SBUX -3.64%) and Dutch Bros (BROS -0.68%).While Starbucks grapples with decelerating growth, its smaller rival is thriving.Let's dig into why Dutch ...

Starbucks' sales results were pretty dismal in the second quarter of 2024. This is what investors need to be watching right now.There's no way around it, Starbucks (SBUX -3.64%) had a rough second quarter. The large coffee chain simply isn't resonating as well with customers right now. While there are a number of reasons why this could be happening, investors should be paying extra close attention to sales and, more to the point, same-store sales, right now. Here's why.What went wrong at StarbucksStarbucks ...

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CEO of Starbucks Howard Schultz back stage with soon to be Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan at Starbucks Headquarters during Investor Day in Seattle, Washington Tuesday September 13, 2022.Days before reports surfaced that Elliott Management had amassed a significant stake in Starbucks, the activist investor proposed a settlement that would involve board expansion and governance improvements but would allow CEO Laxman Narasimhan to keep his job, according to people familiar with the matter.Elliott submitted i ...