Bernstein analyst Danilo Gargiulo has maintained their bullish stance on SBUX stock, giving a Buy rating on June 26.
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Danilo Gargiulo’s rating is based on the potential strategic moves Starbucks could make with its China business. The company is considering selling a majority stake in its China operations, which could unlock significant value. This move is expected to make Starbucks more asset-light, reducing its exposure to geopolitical risks and potentially increasing its valuation multiples, similar to past examples in the industry.
Furthermore, the potential $10 billion valuation of the China business could provide substantial proceeds that Starbucks might reinvest to accelerate its turnaround strategy or distribute to shareholders. This strategic flexibility, combined with the expectation of continued growth in the Chinese market, supports a positive outlook for Starbucks’ stock. Gargiulo anticipates that these factors could lead to a significant upside in the stock price, projecting a 42% increase over the next three years.
In another report released on June 26, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $108.00 price target.
SBUX’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $92.250 to $95.150, which is a 3.14% increase.