Jefferies Upgrades Starbucks to Hold as China Franchise Exit and U.S. Stabilization Improve Visibility

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Jefferies Upgrades Starbucks to Hold as China Franchise Exit and U.S. Stabilization Improve Visibility

The post Jefferies Upgrades Starbucks to Hold as China Franchise Exit and U.S. Stabilization Improve Visibility appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. Quick Read Starbucks (SBUX) stock gained on a Jefferies upgrade to Hold from Underperform with a $92 price target (up from $86). Starbucks faces valuation headwinds despite turnaround progress, while Investor Day (April 14) is a near-term catalyst. The analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named hi…

Starbucks invests $500 million in Green Apron Service, its strategy to improve the customer experience

COURTESY: STARBUCKS Starbucks has launched one of its most significant operational initiatives in years: Green Apron Service, a model designed to transform the customer experience in its coffee shops. Introduced as part of the “Back to Starbucks” strategic plan during the 2026 Annual Meeting, this approach combines investment, talent, and operations to elevate service standards. The company has allocated more than $500 million to this strategy, …

Analyst updates Starbucks stock price target

In the early hours of April 13, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock received a quaint rating and price target upgrade. Specifically, Jefferies’ Andy Barish issued a note revealing that his firm no longer ranks SBUX shares as a ‘Sell,’ while simultaneously raising the 12-month forecast from the previous $86. Despite the positive change, the Wall Street expert stopped short of taking a bullish stance as his new Starbucks rating came in the form of a ‘H…