Starbucks Q4 Earnings Preview: Weak Sales and Margin Pressures Weigh on SBUX Stock
Starbucks (SBUX) is set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings after markets close on October 29, with Wall Street bracing for a 30% year-over-year decline in EPS to $0.56. Revenue is projected to rise modestly by 3% to $9.33 billion, but investor sentiment remains cautious as the stock has slipped 4% year-to-date amid sluggish sales and competitive pressures.
Analysts highlight concerns around the company's "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan, with UBS's Dennis Geiger cutting his price target to $94 while maintaining a Hold rating. Same-store sales in the U.S. are expected to stagnate or dip slightly, reflecting broader industry headwinds and margin compression.