SBUX

Several workers say they're opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year

Starbucks agreed on Thursday to settle a discrimination lawsuit by the state of Florida, pledging not to ​adopt race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring, ‌promotion and pay decisions.

The coffee giant will pay $1M and submit annual compliance certifications for four years under the agreement.

SBUX plans 600-650 net new stores in fiscal 2026, leaning on international growth, licensing and disciplined development to expand globally.

SBUX's improving traffic, margins and earnings outlook strengthen its recovery story, but a 31.02X P/E and execution risks complicate the buy case.

Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale ​of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated ‌market at about $3 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

The latest trading day saw Starbucks (SBUX) settling at $96.52, representing a -2.57% change from its previous close.

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Brian Niccol just declared the turnaround complete on national television, and the stock has already moved 30% to prove it.

Starbucks is betting on Refreshers to drive afternoon traffic, but rising competition from Dutch Bros and McDonald's could test its momentum.