Starbucks issued a statement Monday denying it plans to acquire Chipotle, following a report that it had explored a potential deal. Chipotle shares fell 4.1% on the news.
Financial Times reported on October 8 that Starbucks had explored a potential acquisition
Chipotle market cap exceeded $41 billion last week; analysts estimated deal value near $50 billion
Chipotle stock fell 4.1% on the denial; Starbucks rose 0.5%
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol previously led Chipotle from 2018 to 2024
Starbucks is investing $500 million in staffing and closing underperforming locations as part of its turnaround
Starbucks plans to report Q4 results and fiscal 2027 guidance later this month
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