Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>Starbucks' second quarter fiscal year 2024 results reflect the challenges and opportunities the company faces in a changing marketplace.</li><li>While global comparable store sales declined by 4% year-over-year and the company’s total revenue dipped by 1% to $8.6 billion, a decline in foot traffic in North America and a hefty decline of 11% in China being a few of the contributing factors.</li><li>The company was also affected by severe weather conditions, causing a nearly 3% impact on both US and total company comp during the quarter.</li></ul>

Starbucks' second quarter fiscal year 2024 results reflect the challenges and opportunities the company faces in a changing marketplace.While global comparable store sales declined by 4% year-over-year and the company’s total revenue dipped by 1% to $8.6 billion, a decline in foot traffic in North America and a hefty decline of 11% in China being a few of the contributing factors.The company was also affected by severe weather conditions, causing a nearly 3% impact on both US and total company comp during the quarter.

Starbucks Corporation: A Major Disappointment But These 6 Factors That Can Help Them Recover! - Major Drivers

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<li>Xiaomi’s global market increased to 15% in 2Q24 compared with 13% in 2Q23.</li>
<li>GAC Aion began to be produced in Thailand to bypass the new tariff barriers from the US and the European Union.</li>
<li>Cotti Coffee plans to extend its “RMB9.90” sales to three years.</li>
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Xiaomi’s global market increased to 15% in 2Q24 compared with 13% in 2Q23.
GAC Aion began to be produced in Thailand to bypass the new tariff barriers from the US and the European Union.
Cotti Coffee plans to extend its “RMB9.90” sales to three years.


China Consumption Weekly (2024 Jul 22): Xiaomi, Guangzhou Automobile, NIO, AAPL, Starbucks

<ul><li>Starbucks Corporation on its First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 earnings call provided a detailed account of the firm's financial performance and future projections, endorsing its growth strategy despite short-term challenges.</li><li>Positively, the company managed to increase its Q1 total company revenue by 8% year-over-year to a record $9.4 billion.</li><li>Further, the firm's global comparable store sales witnessed a growth of 5% year-over-year, backed by a 5% comp growth in North America and a 10% comp growth in China.</li></ul>

Starbucks Corporation on its First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 earnings call provided a detailed account of the firm's financial performance and future projections, endorsing its growth strategy despite short-term challenges.Positively, the company managed to increase its Q1 total company revenue by 8% year-over-year to a record $9.4 billion.Further, the firm's global comparable store sales witnessed a growth of 5% year-over-year, backed by a 5% comp growth in North America and a 10% comp growth in China.

Starbucks Corporation: Substantial Growth Through New Store Openings & Innovation!  - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Starbucks Corporation delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter.</li><li>In the fourth quarter, their total revenue surged to an unprecedented $9.4 billion, showcasing an impressive 11% year-over-year increase.</li><li>Starbucks' stronghold in the US was evident, with a remarkable 12% revenue increase in the fourth quarter, supported by a significant 8% in comparable store sales.</li></ul>

Starbucks Corporation delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter, their total revenue surged to an unprecedented $9.4 billion, showcasing an impressive 11% year-over-year increase.Starbucks' stronghold in the US was evident, with a remarkable 12% revenue increase in the fourth quarter, supported by a significant 8% in comparable store sales.

Starbucks Corporation: A Tale Of U.S. Resilience

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<li>In June quarter Starbucks comparable store sales increased 46% YoY and reached to 80% of the level in the same period of 2021.</li>
<li>China revenue increase purely came from transaction, but not average ticket.</li>
<li>We believe Starbucks China data can be a good monitor of Chinese economy.</li>
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In June quarter Starbucks comparable store sales increased 46% YoY and reached to 80% of the level in the same period of 2021.
China revenue increase purely came from transaction, but not average ticket.
We believe Starbucks China data can be a good monitor of Chinese economy.


Starbucks (SBUX): Another Monitor of China Consumption

United States

Las Vegas Sands Corp. owns and operates casino resorts and convention centers. The Company operates in the United States, Macau and Singapore. Las Vegas Sand Corp's casinos offer a wide range of gaming activities and entertainment as well as overnight accommodations, while its expo centers host a wide range of entertainment shows, expositions, and other activities.

Yum! Brands, Inc, owns and franchises quick-service restaurants worldwide.  The Company develops, operates, franchises and licenses a worldwide system of restaurants which prepare, package and sell a menu of food items.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise company operating a fleet of vessels in the cruise vacation industry. The Company operates through brands which primarily serve the contemporary, premium and deluxe segments of the cruise vacation industry, which also includes the budget and luxury segments.

Hyatt Hotels Corp. is a global hospitality company. The Company manages, franchises, owns, and develops branded hotels, resorts and residential and vacation ownership properties around the world.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. owns and operates quick serve Mexican restaurants. The Company manages restaurants throughout the United States.

Marriott International Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of hotels. The Company franchises lodging facilities and vacation timesharing resorts under various brand names. Marriott also provides services to home and condominium owner associations for projects associated with several of its brands.

Wingstop Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The Company specializes in cooked-to-order, hand-sauced, and tossed chicken wings. Wingstop serves customers worldwide.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. operates a network of Company-owned and franchise Domino's Pizza stores, located throughout the United States and in other countries.  The Company also operates regional dough manufacturing and distribution centers in the contiguous United States and outside the United States.

Carnival Corporation owns and operates cruise ships offering cruises to all major vacation destinations including North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Southern  Europe, South America and Asia/Pacific. The Company, through a subsidiary also owns and operates hotels and lodges.  Dually-listed company with CCL LN.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides hospitality services. Hilton Worldwide Holdings owns and manages hotels, resorts, and time share properties worldwide.

Sands China Ltd. develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts, retail malls, and casinos. The Company also manages convention and exhibition halls in Macau.

Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited, through its subsidiary, operates casino, hotel and other entertainment facilities in Macau. The company also manufactures sells and distributes construction materials.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited manufactures and sells gaming machines in Australia and internationally.  The Company also supplies gaming systems, software, table gaming equipment and other gaming related products and services to casinos, clubs and hotels.

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation Limited engages in sales of duty free goods and tax goods. The Company sells tobacco, wine and spirits, perfume, cosmetics, fashion and accessories, watches, jewelry, food, luggage products,and other products. China Tourism Group Duty Free also engages in investment and development of tourism destination commercial complexes.

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)

ORIENTAL LAND CO., LTD. operates Tokyo Disney Resort.  The Company also operates restaurants within the complex and sells Disney merchandise.

Sodexo SA designs, manages and delivers comprehensive on-site service solutions for its clients.  The Company offers food, construction management, reception, technical maintenance and housekeeping services; maintains scanners and laboratory equipment; and operates river and harbor cruises and correctional facilities.  Sodexo also designs employee benefit and incentive programs.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC owns and operates a portfolio of hotel businesses. The Company manages hotel loyalty and priority club rewards programs. InterContinental Hotels Group serves customers worldwide.

Evolution AB operates as a gaming company. The Company develops, produces, markets and licenses fully integrated B2B live casino solutions to online casino operators. Evolution serves customers worldwide.

Flutter Entertainment Public Limited Company provides mobile and online gambling services.

Starbucks Corporation retails, roasts, and provides its own brand of specialty coffee. The Company operates retail locations worldwide and sells whole bean coffees through its sales group, direct response business, supermarkets, and on the World Wide Web. Starbucks also produces and sells bottled coffee drinks and a line of ice creams.

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Starbucks Corp (SBUX US)

Starbucks Corporation: A Major Disappointment But These 6 Factors That Can Help Them Recover! - Major Drivers

Starbucks' second quarter fiscal year 2024 results reflect the challenges and opportunities the company faces in a changing marketplace. While...

Baptista Research

China Consumption Weekly (2024 Jul 22): Xiaomi, Guangzhou Automobile, NIO, AAPL, Starbucks

Xiaomi’s global market share increased to 15% in 2Q24 from 13% in 2Q23. GAC Aion began to produce in Thailand. Cotti Coffee extended its sales to...

Ming Lu

Starbucks Corporation: Substantial Growth Through New Store Openings & Innovation! - Major Drivers

Starbucks Corporation on its First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 earnings call provided a detailed account of the firm's financial performance and...

Baptista Research

Starbucks Corporation: A Tale Of U.S. Resilience

Starbucks Corporation delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter, their total revenue surged to an unprecedented...

Baptista Research

Starbucks (SBUX): Another Monitor of China Consumption

In June quarter Starbucks comparable store sales increased 46% YoY and covered to 80% of the level in the same period of 2021. China revenue...

Ming Lu

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