Is Starbucks’ Expansion Amid Strikes and New Dividend Altering The Investment Case For Starbucks (SBUX)?
In early December 2025, Comstock Holding Companies Inc. reported that Starbucks opened an approximately 1,800-square-foot store at Loudoun Station in Ashburn, Virginia, while the company continued to face large-scale barista strikes, regulatory scrutiny, and a new quarterly cash dividend of US$0.62 per share payable on February 27, 2026. These developments highlight a company in transition, balancing expansion, labor disputes, and leadership-driven transformation efforts that could reshape...