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MCD trades below the restaurant industry's average P/E as U.S. weakness weighs on shares, while global growth and new initiatives offer hope.

What began as a peek into sorority pledge season has morphed into a highly produced, brand-sponsored annual dance bonanza, with this school year’s new clips brought to you in part by Poppi, Benefit Cosmetics and Lucky Charms. To learn more about how this hyperspecific marketing niche is evolving, I tracked down Jake Motyl, founder of college marketing agency CampusLaunch, who has been shuttling between sorority houses to produce sponsored content for clients like Bodyarmor and Nike.

The coffee chain’s loyal tea drinkers are calling headquarters, emailing executives and signing petitions to try to get back their beloved chai formula.

The high-growth coffee chain is executing its playbook, but a look at the stock’s past performance after similar drops tells a more complicated story.

Starbucks has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.

As Dutch Bros and 7 Brew bid over sites, Black Rock Coffee Bar navigates publicly traded life, and Starbucks regains traction after years of choppiness, Scooter’s Coffee has steadily expanded in a category suddenly flush with growth brands. Scooter’s had 555 of its drive-thru-focused stores at the start of 2023. But that calendar proved a […]

The coffee chain is tapping into nostalgia to drive foot traffic

Dutch Bros beat Q2 estimates with 32.5% revenue growth and raised guidance, yet shares fell 19% on softer Q3 same-shop sales guidance despite analysts' bullish price targets.

SBUX's $1.8B debt paydown lowers leverage and financing costs, while strong liquidity and borrowing capacity likely reinforce financial flexibility.

The coffee chain said it will no longer use the product as it transitions from its summer to fall menu.

SBUX gains an edge with stronger traffic, margin recovery and earnings revisions, while BROS faces cost and valuation pressure.

Pfizer and Starbucks both raised their outlooks this summer, but a louder recovery and a quieter one are not the same thing, and for investors who need a portfolio to fund actual withdrawals, the difference matters enormously.

Pro-labor investors want the chain to split its board chair and CEO roles as Starbucks Workers United asks consumers to join its contract fight.

A national expansion drove outsized returns in some of the most admired stocks of the past.

The fast-food giant showered its owners with cash, yet the stock fell far behind the market. Here’s the accounting of what that trade-off actually bought.

Victoria's Secret (NYSE: VSXY) appointed Gerri Martin-Flickinger, former Starbucks EVP and CTO, to its Board of Directors. Martin-Flickinger previously held senior technology roles at Starbucks and Adobe, bringing extensive digital and operational experience to the retailer. The appointment reflects Victoria's Secret's focus on technology driven change across its business and customer experience. To put this board move in context, consider exploring other stocks where leadership and...

CNBC reported on August 21, 2026, that Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) and NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) are among several major US brands that have seen their China businesses shrink over the past few years, as domestic Chinese competitors and a lack of local relevance erode market share once considered a guaranteed growth engine. Why This Matters China […]

Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Investing.com -- The SOC Investment Group has filed a shareholder proposal asking Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) to separate its board chair and chief executive positions, both currently held by Brian Niccol.

Brands are leveraging young women's increasing spending power by jumping on the sparkly maximalism bandwagon.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is laying off more than 200 corporate employees as CEO Brian Niccol continues to streamline the company under its broader “Back to Starbucks” turnaround strategy. The latest cuts include about 120 technology employees who did not relocate to Nashville, along with 104 positions in coffeehouse design and development. Importantly, the layoffs are […]

FEATURE Coffee drinkers aren’t giving up their daily cup of joe as bean prices rise, but they are leaning toward options that offer better value. That shift is producing sharply different results for companies that sell ground coffee, pods, and made-to-order drinks.

Stewart and “Off Campus” actor Belmont Cameli feature in tongue-in-cheek social content that heralds the return of the beloved menu item.

Dutch Bros' 22% monthly decline likely reflects margin and expansion concerns. Yet transaction growth, digital engagement and new-market strength support its outlook.

Only time will tell which ends up being more exciting, but Nvidia has half a chance. The artificial-intelligence trade, and chip stocks in particular, have faltered in recent weeks and need a timely boost from the world’s most valuable company. Intuit earnings have brought the sector more pain, reigniting fears over the impact of AI disruption.

The coffee giant is also stepping up operations in a Southern U.S. city.

In August 2026, Floura Fiber announced its first national retail rollout as Starbucks began offering the Blueberry Matcha Daily Fiber Bar across its US company-operated coffeehouses, while the chain also relaunched its Unicorn Frappuccino and expanded its fall menu as part of the “Back to Starbucks” strategy. Early results show limited-time drinks and refreshed seasonal offerings have lifted customer traffic and weekend sales, reinforcing Starbucks’ focus on menu innovation and customer...

Consumer stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sec

Starbucks Workers United is seeking a contract agreement. For investors, the key question is whether the boycott move will affect customer behavior at a meaningful scale.