Starbucks reports Q4 EPS 52c, consensus 55c

Reports Q4 revenue $9.57B, consensus $9.35B. Global comparable store sales increased 1%, primarily driven by a 1% increase in comparable transactions. North America and U.S. comparable store sales were flat, driven by a 1% increase in average ticket, offset by a 1% decline in comparable transactions. International comparable store sales increased 3%, driven by a 6% increase in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 3% decline in average ticket; China comparable store sales increased 2%, driven by a 9% increase in comparable transactions, partially offset by a 7% decline in average ticket.