- Analysts predict an EPS of $0.49 and revenue of $8.85 billion for the upcoming quarterly earnings.
- The company’s shares have seen a 28% decline from their 52-week high, amidst concerns over higher tariffs and slower global sales.
- Despite challenges, Starbucks is expected to report a 2% increase in sales and a 5% growth in international revenue.
Starbucks Corporation, listed as NASDAQ:SBUX, is a global coffeehouse chain known for its premium coffee and beverages. As it gears up to release its quarterly earnings on April 29, 2025, analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 and revenue of approximately $8.85 billion. This release is crucial as investors look for signs of a stock rebound amidst a 10% year-to-date decline.
The company’s shares have dropped 28% from their 52-week high of $117, raising concerns among investors. Analysts are particularly focused on the impact of higher tariffs and slower global same-store sales, especially in China. Despite these challenges, Starbucks’ sales for the second quarter are projected to reach $8.79 billion, a 2% increase from the previous year’s $8.56 billion.
International revenue is expected to grow by 5%, reaching $1.84 billion compared to $1.75 billion in the prior year. This growth is attributed to net new company-operated store openings and a streamlined menu. Starbucks’ operational excellence is also anticipated to play a significant role in shaping its quarterly results.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter’s EPS has been revised downward from 52 cents to 49 cents, indicating a 27.9% decrease compared to the previous year’s 68 cents per share. Despite this, the consensus estimate for revenues reflects a 2.6% increase from the same quarter last year, highlighting the company’s resilience in a challenging market.
Starbucks’ financial metrics provide further insight into its current standing. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 27.04, and a price-to-sales ratio of about 2.63. Its enterprise value to sales ratio is around 3.25, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 20.30. The debt-to-equity ratio is notably negative at -3.46, and the current ratio is approximately 0.75, suggesting potential liquidity challenges.
