Starbucks’ Sales Decline, Margins Shrink—Is the ‘Back to Starbucks’ Strategy Enough?

Starbucks Corporation recently reported its first-quarter fiscal year 2025 results, revealing key insights into its current business performance and strategic direction. The company registered revenue of $9.4 billion, a result that was flat compared to the previous year. This came alongside a 4% decline in global comparable store sales, a global operating margin of 11.9%, and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69. The quarter’s performance underscores Starbucks’ ongoing turnaround efforts and its focus on stabilizing its business operations.