Starbucks Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) reported Q4 FY2025 and full-year results for the period ended September 28, 2025. Q4 consolidated net revenues rose 5% to $9.6 billion and global comparable store sales returned to growth at +1%, the first quarterly comp gain in seven quarters.

Q4 GAAP EPS was $0.12 and non-GAAP EPS was $0.52. The company closed stores under a restructuring plan (including 627 closures in Q4) and ended the quarter with 40,990 stores. The Board declared a $0.62 per-share cash dividend payable November 28, 2025.

Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) will release its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

A conference call will follow on October 29, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time, and the event will be webcast with closed captioning at https://investor.starbucks.com/. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's investor website through end of day Friday, December 12, 2025.

Company background: since 1971 Starbucks has grown to more than 40,000 stores worldwide as a roaster and retailer of specialty coffee.

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced its fifteenth consecutive annual dividend increase, raising its quarterly cash dividend from $0.61 to $0.62 per share. The increased dividend will be paid on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025, reflecting an annualized dividend rate of $2.48 per share.

Since initiating its dividend program in 2010 with a $0.05 quarterly payout, Starbucks has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. The company plans to host an investor day in fiscal year 2026 to provide more details on its capital allocation strategy.

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has been named the Official Coffee Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. As a Founding Partner, Starbucks will establish a specially designed coffeehouse in the Olympic and Paralympic Village and provide coffee service at competition venues and volunteer hubs.

The partnership includes collaboration with NBCUniversal for coverage of both the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games and LA28 Games, with Starbucks securing coffee exclusivity across NBCUniversal's national Olympic and Paralympic coverage. The company, which operates over 1,000 stores in the LA region, has demonstrated community commitment through The Starbucks Foundation, recently awarding $100,000 in Neighborhood Grants and contributing $1 million for wildfire relief efforts.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has unveiled its first Spanish flagship store inside Madrid's iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The 900-square-meter (10,000 square feet) store spans two floors and represents a significant milestone in Starbucks' Spanish expansion.

The flagship location features a digital entrance portal, Reserve Bar, mixology bar, lounge areas, and tasting rooms with stadium views. The store employs 65 new partners, adding to Starbucks' 2,800+ workforce in the region. This opening marks Starbucks' continued growth in Spain, where it now operates 222 stores across 48 cities through its partnership with Alsea.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) reported Q3 fiscal 2025 results showing mixed performance. Net revenues increased 4% to $9.5 billion, while global comparable store sales declined 2%. The company's GAAP EPS fell 47% to $0.49, while non-GAAP EPS decreased 46% to $0.50.

The company's "Back to Starbucks" strategy showed progress with store expansion, reaching 41,097 total stores globally. North America saw a 2% decline in comparable store sales, while International segment remained flat. China showed positive momentum with a 2% comparable sales increase.

Operating margins contracted significantly, with GAAP operating margin declining 680 basis points to 9.9%. The company completed a $1.75 billion bond issuance and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share.

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.61 per share of outstanding Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.

The company, which operates over 40,000 stores worldwide, continues its position as the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee globally. This dividend announcement demonstrates Starbucks' commitment to delivering shareholder value while maintaining its focus on ethical sourcing and high-quality arabica coffee production.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has scheduled its Q3 fiscal year 2025 earnings conference call for July 29, 2025, after market close. The call will begin at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time and will be accessible via webcast on the company's investor relations website.

The webcast recording will remain available until September 12, 2025. Starbucks currently operates more than 40,000 stores worldwide and maintains its position as the world's premier specialty coffee roaster and retailer.

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced the election of two prominent business leaders, Dr. Dambisa Moyo and Marissa Mayer, to its Board of Directors, effective June 25, 2025. Dr. Moyo, co-founder of Versaca Investments and former Goldman Sachs executive, brings over 30 years of macroeconomic expertise. Mayer, founder of Sunshine AI and former Yahoo! CEO, contributes significant consumer technology experience.

Both directors will support Starbucks' Back to Starbucks strategy, focusing on brand strengths while embracing digital innovation. They join nine other board members, bringing the total to eleven directors under Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol's leadership.