ToplineThe S&P 500 surpassed 7,000 points as trading opened Wednesday, the latest milestone for the nearly 70-year-old index as big tech has boosted the market in recent years. The index, tracking the largest American companies, is fueled by big tech's skyrocketing growth.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe S&P 500 briefly rose to 7,001 shortly after trading commenced on Wednesday, before gains pared back to just 0.2% below the 7,000-point threshold.Broader gains were headlined by Intel, whose shares surged 9. ...

Core Insights - Starbucks reported strong top-line growth driven by transactions in Q1 of fiscal 2026, with a focus on improving margins and earnings over time [3][4] Financial Performance - North America revenue increased by 3% to $7.3 billion, with comparable store sales growing by 4% [2] - Global revenue rose by 5% to $9.9 billion, with comparable sales up by 4% and 128 net new stores opened [6] - International revenue increased by 10% to $2.1 billion, with comparable sales up by 5%, particularly strong in China [14] Strategic Initiatives - The "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan and the rollout of the Green Apron service standard contributed to accelerating comparable sales growth and improving transaction trends [4][6] - Starbucks is investing in its in-store environment through the Coffeehouse Uplift program, with about 200 uplifts completed so far [11] Digital Engagement - Starbucks Rewards reached a record 35.5 million active members, with transactions growing year over year for the first time in eight quarters [12] - The company aims to enhance marketing strategies to appeal to both frequent and infrequent customers, focusing on engagement rather than discounting [13] Cost Management and Future Outlook - Starbucks plans to track down about $2 billion in costs over the next couple of years, focusing on G&A, procurement, and technology-driven efficiencies [20] - For fiscal 2026, the company targets global comparable sales growth of 3% or better, with net new stores expected to be around 600-650 [5][18] - EPS is projected to be between $2.15 and $2.40, with expectations for margin improvement in the latter half of the fiscal year [19]

Group 1 - Starbucks aims to engage both loyalty and non-loyalty members, addressing a decline in non-rewards customers as a critical business issue [3] - The company focuses on personalizing the experience for loyalty program members rather than relying on coupons and discounts, while also enhancing relationships with non-loyalty customers [3] - The Green Apron strategy, launched in August, introduces new customer interaction standards, staffing models, and technology to improve order fulfillment speed [4] Group 2 - Customer satisfaction has improved, with higher scores for convenience and connection, and a reduction in complaints to the lowest level in recent years [4] - Global comparable store sales increased by 4% year over year in Q1 2026, driven by a 3% rise in comparable transactions and a 1% increase in average ticket [5] - The turnaround plan has led to increases in both Starbucks Rewards and non-Rewards transactions for the first time since Q2 2022, with average service times reduced to under four minutes during peak hours [6] - Active Starbucks Rewards members rose by 3% year over year to a record 35.5 million [6]

Texas Instruments - Texas Instruments reported an adjusted EPS of $1.27, slightly below expectations, with revenue at $4.42 billion, aligning with estimates. The Q1 revenue guidance is between $4.32 billion to $4.68 billion, which is better than market expectations [2][3] - Data center revenue surged 70% last quarter, indicating strong growth in this segment, which is becoming a new growth engine for the company. Management plans to break out data center revenue separately in future reports [3][4] - The industrial market showed recovery, with growth in the high teens percentage in Q4, driven by factory automation, industrial controls, and embedded systems. However, personal electronics revenue fell in the upper teens percentage [5] Starbucks - Starbucks reported an adjusted EPS of $0.56, which was below expectations, but revenue exceeded estimates at $9.92 billion compared to the expected $9.63 billion. The company is seeing a turnaround with traffic growth for the first time in two years [8][9] - Global same-store sales increased by 4%, and traffic grew by 3%, indicating positive momentum. The holiday season also contributed to strong sales, particularly with viral marketing efforts [10][11] - Despite some margin pressure due to turnaround costs and higher coffee prices, the overall sales and traffic growth are seen as key positive indicators for the company's future [9][10] AT&T - AT&T reported an adjusted EPS of $0.52, beating expectations of $0.46, with revenue at $33.47 billion, surpassing the anticipated $32 billion. The company added 421,000 new post-paid phone customers, in line with estimates [13][14] - The churn rate remained below 1%, indicating customer retention amidst a competitive pricing environment. The company also experienced growth in broadband, adding 283,000 new fiber customers [15][16] - However, the wireline business saw a decline of 7.5%, but overall growth in other segments helped offset this loss [16]

Earnings Performance - Starbucks reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share, and down from $0.69 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -2.90% [1] - The company posted revenues of $9.92 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.82%, compared to year-ago revenues of $9.4 billion [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Starbucks shares have increased by approximately 13.7% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.9% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.42 on revenues of $9.03 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.34 on revenues of $38.33 billion [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Restaurants industry, to which Starbucks belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Another company in the same industry, Shake Shack, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +38.5% [9]

Starbucks just reporting earnings of 56 cents per share. It did miss estimates of 59. Now revenue coming in at $9.9% billion.That topped street expectations of $9.7% billion. Global comp store sales rose by 4% beating estimates of 2.3% and US comp store sales were also up 4%. China comps rising by 7%.CEO Brian Nichols said the Q1 results demonstrate that it is back to Starbucks strategy is working and they believe they are now ahead of schedule. As for guidance, the company sees fullear earnings of $2 to5 $ ...

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Core Insights - Starbucks stock increased by over 6% following the release of quarterly results indicating a return to sales growth [1] Financial Performance - Revenue rose by 6%, while overall earnings declined; global same-store sales increased by 4% with higher ticket sizes in North America and internationally [2] - China sales showed strong performance with a 7% growth, driven by increased order sizes and same-store sales [2] - Year-over-year figures indicate a return to growth, with an increase of approximately 700 stores, bringing the total to over 41,000 worldwide, with 48% licensed and 52% company-operated [3] Strategic Initiatives - Earnings contraction was attributed to labor investments for the "Back to Starbucks" initiative and inflationary pressures, particularly from elevated coffee prices and tariffs [4] - The "Back to Starbucks" strategy aims to revitalize the brand by focusing on creating a welcoming coffeehouse environment and serving high-quality coffee, with the CEO stating that the strategy is ahead of schedule [4] Labor Relations - The ongoing Starbucks Workers United strike, which began in November 2025, seeks to address staffing levels, pay increases, and labor-law violations, representing around 11,000 workers across 550 stores [5] - The earnings release did not address the strike directly, only mentioning inherent risks associated with operating a global business, including labor strikes [6]