Announcement no. 19 - 6 May 2025 Q1 2025 Revenue up 8% to DKK 7.5bn. Organic growth was -1%EBIT reduced DKK 317m to DKK -117mAdjusted free cash flow increased DKK 573m to DKK 246mCO2 ferry emission intensity from own fleet lowered 5.9% Outlook 2025, unchanged EBIT of around DKK 1.0bnRevenue growth of around 5%Adjusted free cash flow of around DKK 1.0bn “In March, the earnings trend started to improve following the execution of multiple turnaround actions during the quarter,” says Torben Carlsen, CEO. ...

Core Viewpoint - Starbucks' stock price declined following Q2 results and outlook, attributed to investment in the turnaround strategy led by Brian Niccol, focusing on atmosphere, throughput, and customer satisfaction [1][5][8] Financial Performance - Q2 results showed a 3% FX-neutral growth driven by an increase in store count, falling short of consensus estimates [5] - Globally, comparable store sales (comps) decreased by 1% due to a 2% year-over-year decline in transactions, offset by a 1% increase in ticket average [6] - North America experienced a 1.5% growth in comps, supported by a 3.1% increase in store count, while International business grew by 6.2% [6] Store Expansion - The store count increased by 6.1% year-over-year at the end of Q2, with plans for continued growth, targeting a 100% increase relative to Q2 totals [7] Margin Concerns - Operating margin contracted by 450 basis points to 8.2%, significantly impacting earnings, primarily due to the rollout of Green Apron operations, which involves hiring more staff and technological advancements [7] - Niccol expressed confidence that margins will recover as turnaround expenses decrease and increased traffic and higher check averages are realized [8] Analyst Sentiment - Analysts have downgraded Starbucks from Moderate Buy to Hold, with several price target reductions, leading to a consensus target decline [8][9] - Current stock price is $80.05, with a 12-month price forecast of $98.15, indicating a potential upside of 22.62% [8] Market Reaction - Following the Q2 results, Starbucks' stock price fell sharply but showed signs of support at critical levels, indicating potential for a rebound [9][10]

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