Investor optimism is fading ahead of Starbucks Corporation’s (NASDAQ:SBUX) fourth-quarter earnings, with fresh caution building around 2026 expectations.Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner reiterated the Perform rating on Starbucks Corporation. Bittner maintains a cautious stance ahead of October 29, fourth-quarter 2025 earnings.The analyst notes consensus earnings per share fell 37% over 12 months, with revision risks still lingering. He argues 2026 Street models understate per-store operating costs and assu ...