How is Starbucks Navigating Tariffs and Price Volatility in FY25?

Key Takeaways SBUX saw a 450-bps drop in operating margin in Q2 FY25 due to tariffs and commodity inflation. A cross-functional team and supply-chain shifts aim to offset tariff exposure and rising input costs. Starbucks plans to hold prices steady in FY25 while boosting app transparency for customer trust.Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is facing a challenging mix of rising input costs and shifting trade dynamics in fiscal 2025. Heightened tariff exposure—especially on merchandise from China and imported be ...