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Clear earnings-related upgrades and a labor-cost management plan support earnings visibility; near-term PSL-driven traffic and menu momentum provide catalysts, offsetting prior margin concerns from staffing investments.
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Starbucks will bring back the Pumpkin Spice Latte on Aug 25 and debut several pumpkin-flavored drinks and fall items, expanding the menu’s seasonal pull. The company also raised its full-year guidance to near 6% comps with EPS of $2.55-$2.65 following solid Q3 results, while pursuing cost cuts—including 300 US job eliminations—to protect margins amid growth investments. The mix of a stronger top-line outlook and disciplined cost actions highlights a near-term upside catalyst for SBUX stock.
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