Starbucks Posts 0.41% Gains Despite 119th Trading Volume Rank on Mixed Q3 Results and China Growth Push

On August 28, 2025, Starbucks (SBUX) traded a volume of $0.70 billion, ranking 119th in daily trading activity. The stock rose 0.41%, outperforming its recent trend of a 5.5% decline since the last earnings report.

Starbucks reported mixed Q3 FY2025 results, with earnings missing estimates but revenue rising year-over-year. The company cited a one-time investment and tax charges impacting EPS by 11 cents. Despite a 23.1% miss in EPS, net revenue exceeded expectations by 1.7%. Global comparable store sales declined 2%, driven by a 2% drop in transactions, partially offset by a 1% rise in average ticket size. The company opened 308 new stores globally, expanding its total to 41,097.

The company is pursuing a strategic partnership in China to accelerate growth, with over 20 potential partners showing interest. China's market delivered its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with 2% higher comparable sales and a 6% increase in transactions. Management aims to leverage local expertise to expand store count and enhance cultural relevance, while retaining a significant stake to ensure long-term profitability.

Despite recent investments in the U.S. "Back to Starbucks" strategy, including $0.5 billion in labor costs and elevated G&A expenses, the company is optimizing cost structures to offset pressures. Analysts note that while estimates for FY2025 EPS have declined 12% over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus projects a 22.4% rise for FY2026. However, the stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), reflecting a bearish near-term outlook.

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