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Oct 30, 2024 5:06 AM - Alex Lavoie
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Starbucks Corporation, listed as NASDAQ:SBUX, is a global coffeehouse chain known for its specialty coffee and beverages. The company operates thousands of stores worldwide, offering a variety of products including coffee, tea, and food items. Starbucks competes with other major coffee brands like Dunkin' and McDonald's in the fast-food and beverage industry.
On October 30, 2024, Starbucks reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80, which was below the expected $1.02. The company's revenue for the period was $9.1 billion, also missing the estimated $9.37 billion. This shortfall in earnings and revenue has raised concerns among investors and analysts about the company's financial health and future prospects.
Adding to the company's challenges, Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a shareholder rights law firm, is investigating Starbucks on behalf of its long-term stockholders. This investigation follows a class action complaint filed on August 28, 2024, covering a class period from November 2, 2023, to April 30, 2024. The focus is on whether Starbucks' board of directors breached their fiduciary duties.
Starbucks is also undergoing a strategic shift, aiming to refocus on its core offerings and streamline operations. This move comes as the company faces disappointing global comparable store sales, which could further impact its financial performance. Investors are weighing their options on whether to buy, sell, or hold Starbucks stock amid these challenges.
Despite these issues, Starbucks has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.1, indicating the market's valuation of its earnings. The company's price-to-sales ratio is 3.03, and its enterprise value to sales ratio is 3.63, reflecting investor confidence in its revenue and sales. However, the negative debt-to-equity ratio of -2.14 and a current ratio of 0.89 suggest potential financial risks.
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