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Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here’s how it pulled off its turnaround.

First publishedJul 29, 20:16 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 13:02 UTC · 3m ago
11 outletCNBC Top News22 outletsSeattle Times, MarketWatch11 outletSeattle Times
CNBC Top News7Starbucks stock jumps as coffee giant raises full-year outlookOpen ↗Seattle Times6Starbucks reports strong quarterly sales and raises annual outlookOpen ↗MarketWatch7Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here’s how it pulled off its turnaround.Open ↗Seattle Times6Starbucks beats Wall Street expectations in quarterly resultsOpen ↗
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Answer

Trendier products, faster service and more food options boost Starbucks’ earnings.

Reported by 4 outlets — MarketWatch, CNBC Top News, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Starbucks reported better-than-expected sales and profit in its latest quarter. The company says trendier drinks, faster service and more food helped improve results. Because of this, Starbucks raised its full-year outlook and its stock price rose.

Why it matters

This shows that a big coffee chain can win back customers by changing its menu and service. It also signals that consumer spending on coffee and snacks is still strong.

In brief
What helped Starbucks improve its sales?
Trendier drinks, faster service and more food options boosted its results.
How did investors react to the news?
Starbucks' stock price went up after the company raised its yearly forecast.
What was Starbucks' actual revenue in the last quarter?
It was $9.3 billion, higher than the expected $9.1 billion.
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Some outlets highlight the operational changes behind the turnaround, while others focus on the financial results and stock reaction. A few also give specific revenue numbers to show the beat.

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    Scouting report

    Emphasizes trendier products, faster service and more food as key to the turnaround.

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    MarketWatchfocuses on menu and service improvements.
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    Scouting report

    Highlights the stock jump and raised full-year outlook under CEO Brian Niccol.

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    CNBC Top Newsstresses investor reaction and leadership.
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    Scouting report

    Notes that shares soared after better-than-expected revenue and profit.

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    Seattle Timesstresses share price rise and earnings beat.
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    Scouting report

    Provides exact Q3 revenue figure of $9.3 billion versus $9.1 billion expected.

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    Seattle Timesgives specific revenue numbers to show the beat.
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