Starbucks(US:SBUX) ZACKS·2025-10-24 14:16Core Viewpoint - Starbucks is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, a 30% decline year-over-year, with revenues projected at $9.35 billion, reflecting a 3% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 10%, indicating a reassessment by analysts of their initial forecasts [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts predict 'Net Revenues- Company-operated stores' to be $7.70 billion, a 3.4% increase year-over-year [5]. - The estimate for 'Net Revenues- Licensed stores' is $1.13 billion, suggesting a 0.5% year-over-year increase [5]. - 'Net Revenues- Other' is expected to reach $523.41 million, indicating a 4.2% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Net Revenues- Channel Development' is forecasted at $474.41 million, reflecting a 1.9% year-over-year increase [6]. - 'Net Revenues- North America' is projected to be $6.85 billion, a 2.4% increase from the prior year [6]. - 'Net Revenues- Company-operated stores- International' is expected to reach $1.54 billion, indicating an 8.5% increase year-over-year [6]. Store Metrics - 'Net Revenues- Licensed stores- International' is estimated at $477.96 million, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year increase [7]. - 'Net Revenues- Licensed stores- North America' is projected to be $670.80 million, indicating a slight decline of 0.4% year-over-year [7]. - The total number of stores is expected to reach 41,207, up from 40,199 in the previous year [7]. - The consensus estimate for 'Total Stores - International' stands at 22,691, compared to 21,775 last year [8]. - 'Total Stores - North America' is expected to reach 18,570, up from 18,424 year-over-year [8]. - 'Total Licensed stores EOP' is projected to be 19,520, an increase from 19,181 in the same quarter last year [8]. Stock Performance - Starbucks shares have increased by 1.9% over the past month, compared to a 1.3% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [8].