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The company met with investment banks to explore structural options for its Japan division.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is reportedly reviewing strategic alternatives for its business in Japan, including a possible partial divestment or public listing, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The coffee chain has held early-stage discussions with investment banks as it assesses options for its Japanese subsidiary, one of the company’s most significant international operations.

Starbucks has reportedly started early talks with advisers about potential deals involving its Japan business.

Executives overseeing Oatly's China business are reportedly pursuing a buyout as the company reviews strategic options.

Starbucks wants to be your place of wellness in addition to your caffeine source. The coffee giant is building its protein and energy-drink offerings, and exploring the addition of drinks with collagen and creatine. “It is wellness, it is hydration and it is energy,” Starbucks Chief Executive Brian Niccol said during an investor forum Tuesday, when asked about his beverage priorities.

Matt Damon teamed up with Water.org and companies like Starbucks, Gap and Amazon to donate portions of their profit to the organization.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is included among the Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Top 11 Dividend Stock Picks. On May 28, CNBC reported that afternoon traffic is playing a larger role in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)’s growth. The company has moved forward with a key element of CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround strategy. According to data shared exclusively with CNBC, […]

One brand boasts a vast global reach, while the other delivers higher margins and faster growth. Explore how their fundamentals stack up for investors.

SBUX leans on a $2B savings plan as Q2 margins expand and FY26 EPS guidance rises, aiming to turn sales momentum into steadier earnings.

Warren Buffett has a great deal to worry about at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B). Among them is that his net worth has dropped by $5 billion this year to $146 billion, placing him behind Steve Ballmer and Jim Walton, both at $147 billion. He is one of the few people on the Bloomberg Billionaires list ... Will Warren Buffett Return As Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO?

The deal, which is expected to close in July, brings Nebraska-based Pump & Pantry into two new states: Iowa, where it’s acquiring 18 stores, and Minnesota, where it’s picking up one.

Starbucks, NasdaqGS:SBUX, is tying part of its technology workers’ bonuses to the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence. The company’s Board also approved further actions under the "Back to Starbucks" plan aimed at refreshing the in store customer experience. These moves reflect a new phase in how Starbucks uses technology and reshapes its workforce priorities. Starbucks enters this phase with a share price of $95.29 and mixed recent performance. The stock is down 3.9% over the...

How Starbucks stock has been performing With no single headline event driving the latest move, Starbucks (SBUX) is drawing interest on recent performance and fundamentals. The stock closed at US$95.29, with returns mixed across different time frames. Over the past month, Starbucks stock declined 9.2%, and it is down 4.5% over the past 3 months. In the shorter term, the stock is down 3.9% over the past week, while it gained 1.2% in the last trading day. Looking at longer horizons, Starbucks...

For decades, one coffee chain built a loyal following with specialty beverages, premium teas, and a strong presence across the U.S. and international markets. At its peak, the company operated more than 1,100 cafés worldwide and was considered one of the largest coffee-focused brands outside the ...

The artificial intelligence boom that’s pushing market caps to records is reshaping employment. Challenger, Gray & Christmas data highlighted on CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime on June 4 indicates that more than 87,000 layoffs this year have been tied to AI, already eclipsing all of 2025’s full-year total just five months in. Chip leader NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) ... AI Layoffs Already Have Surpassed Last Year’s Total. Tech Workers Are Being Cut First.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is one of the 10 Best American Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade. On May 28, 2026, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) was reported to be tying part of most tech workers’ bonuses to AI usage, according to Bloomberg’s Daniela Sirtori. The report said one quarter of bonuses paid to tech […]

Two beaten-down restaurant names, one decision: should a retirement-focused investor put fresh capital into Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) or Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) right now? Both stocks have been punished, but for opposite reasons. Starbucks has rallied off its lows as a turnaround takes hold, while Chipotle has cratered as its growth story collapsed into ... Chipotle vs Starbucks: One Turnaround Is Real, One Is Just Smoke

Starbucks' shares fall 9% in a month, but improving traffic, rewards growth, innovation and margin recovery efforts may support a turnaround.

Starbucks (SBUX) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

Starbucks is taking steps to crack the code on the afternoon business.

Black Rock Coffee Bar (NASDAQ:BRCB) executives outlined the company’s growth strategy, unit economics and near-term sales trends during a Baird investor session, emphasizing the brand’s store experience, barista engagement and expanding development pipeline. Chief Executive Officer Mark Davis said

Growth is a tricky proposition for consumer companies. At some point, it’s a necessity: Having enough location density to encourage loyalty is key, economies of scale are a tailwind, and no one ever complains that Walmart is too big. The latter is what Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma believes is hurting a number of retailers today.

Starbucks has outperformed the Consumer Discretionary industry over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Starbucks has already reintroduced its fan-favorite S'mores Frappuccino, discontinued in 2019, and launched a new s'mores-inspired cold brew at participating U.S. stores from June 30, 2026, as part of its "Back to Starbucks" strategy to strengthen brand identity and customer experience. This product comeback highlights how Starbucks is leaning on proven, nostalgia-driven menu items to reinforce customer loyalty amid mixed traffic and sales trends. We’ll now examine how leaning on nostalgic,...

The smart money signal on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is unambiguously bullish, with institutions holding 86.8% of the float and Wall Street’s consensus price target 10.4% above where the stock currently trades. After Brian Niccol’s turnaround delivered its first clean earnings beat in four quarters, analyst coverage has tilted toward conviction, even as retail discussion on ... Smart Money Owns 87% of Starbucks. Should Retail Investors Follow?

40% of nearly 1,000 major companies surveyed by Bain & Company found cost reductions from AI use of just 10% or less.

One dominates globally with billions in free cash flow; the other accelerates U.S. growth with a lean drive-thru model. Their financial paths diverge sharply.

After nearly seven years off the menu, Starbucks is reportedly bringing back one of its most requested summer beverages, signaling a notable shift in how the company balances nostalgia-driven offerings with modern menu innovation. Following years of rotating limited-time drinks and discontinuing ...

The consumer discretionary sector is split. While McKinsey reports that up to 50% of consumers are cutting big-ticket retail like apparel, the broader slowdown is partially masked by a classic substitution effect: consumers priced out of major luxuries are redirecting cash into affordable, small premium indulgences. [1.

SBUX's turnaround gains momentum as revenues and earnings rise for the first time in over two years, backed by stronger traffic and engagement.