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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Coca-Cola’s Costa Coffee was also evaluated but is no longer viewed as a likely acquisition target, according to the report.&nbsp;</li><li>The talks come amid broader changes, including Luckin’s overseas expansion and efforts toward a U.S. relisting.</li><li>Despite the selloff, retail sentiment stayed upbeat and traders framed the drop as a buying opportunity.</li></ul>Luckin Coffee shares slid on Tuesday, putting the stock on track for its worst day in about eight months, as investors weighed reports that the Chinese coffee chain is exploring acquisitions in the premium segment at a time when it is also working toward a return to U.S. public markets.The stock fell 7.6% to $31.89 on Tuesday, before edging up about 0.3% in after-hours trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Speculation Spurs Selloff</h2>Luckin and its backer, Centurium Capital, are reportedly holding early-stage discussions around potential acquisitions, including Nestle’s Blue Bottle Coffee. While the talks are preliminary and may not result in a deal, the possibility of a move into higher-end coffee appeared to unsettle investors, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-16/luckin-coffee-is-said-to-consider-bidding-for-nestle-s-blue-bottle">noted</a>.Shares fell as the market digested what such a shift could mean for a company best known for its low-priced drinks and rapid store expansion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Premium Brands Said To Be Under Review</h2>Luckin has supposedly been evaluating several options to raise its profile in the premium coffee space. In addition to Blue Bottle, the company has looked at the China operator of % Arabica coffee stores. Coca-Cola’s Costa Coffee was also considered but is no longer seen as a likely target, Bloomberg said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Nestle has been reviewing strategic options for Blue Bottle with advisers, according to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/nestl-explores-sale-blue-bottle-coffee-sources-say-2025-12-01/">report</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Relisting Plans Take Shape</h2>The talks of the acquisition emerged weeks after Luckin said it is&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/chinas-luckin-coffee-prepares-to-relist-shares-in-us/cLPIsUvRE5n">actively exploring the option of relisting in the U.S.</a>, less than half a decade after it was forced off Nasdaq following an accounting fraud. At an event organized by the government in Xiamen in November, Luckin’s CEO Jinyi Guo said the company is actively pushing to go back onto a U.S. main board, though Luckin later said that no timeline had been set.Luckin was on Nasdaq’s list from 2019 to 2020 before being kicked off the exchange after it admitted that it had fabricated more than $310 million in revenue. It subsequently paid $180 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle charges, and has since gone through a restructuring that includes exiting Chapter 15 bankruptcy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">From Discount Coffee To Bigger Ambitions</h2>Luckin has since re-emerged with a model focused on low prices and breakneck expansion, rapidly opening thousands of stores and eventually surpassing Starbucks’ store count in China. The chain has also expanded overseas, with cafes in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and, more recently, the U.S.Luckin’s foray into premium coffee would mark a shift for the company as it looks to widen its appeal and position itself as a global challenger even as Starbucks sold a majority stake in its China business to a local investor last month.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for Luckin was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:969/146;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/lkncy_ss_png_2d7314b7b6.webp" alt="lkncy ss.png" width="969" height="146"><figcaption>LKNCY sentiment and message volume as of December 16| Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One bullish user said they went all in on Luckin, selling other holdings to buy more shares on the dip.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/LuckinMillionaire/message/639365383</stembedurl>Another user speculated, “Luckin like it will settle in the low $20 by EOY. Still time to scratch up what is left.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BradHudson/message/639359027</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKNCY">Luckin’s stock</a> has risen 24% so far in 2025.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

An illustration photo shows the Luckin Coffee LOGO displayed on a smartphone with the American flag in the background in Chongqing, China on July 1, 2025. (Photo credit CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Luckin Coffee Stock Logs Worst Day In Over 8 Months On Blue Bottle Deal Talk — Retail Goes All In On The Dip

Shares fell as investors weighed the risks of a potential shift into premium coffee through acquisitions.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Luckin Coffee is planning to open a cafe in Taipei City, Taiwanese outlets reported.</li><li>The development comes as the Chinese chain expanded internationally, opening its first U.S. outlet in June.</li><li>The LKNCY ticker drew heavy chatter on Stocktwits early Wednesday.</li></ul>U.S.-listed shares of Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee drew buzz on Stocktwits early Wednesday, with the ticker climbing to the platform’s fifth-most-trending spot after users flagged Taiwanese media reports about the company opening its first cafe in the island country.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Luckin Opening In Taipei?</h2>Luckin is expected to debut an outlet in Taipei City next month, according to Taiwanese outlets&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://news.ebc.net.tw/news/living/524171">EBC News</a> and&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6249664">CNYES</a>, which noted growing social-media chatter and references to new job listings tied to the launch.The reports said that social media users noted Luckin’s job postings by a Taiwanese company called Shunyu Holdings Co., Ltd. Meanwhile, the country’s economic affairs ministry has said it has not approved Luckin’s investment in Taiwan, the CNYES report noted.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Another Showdown With Starbucks</h2>The potential development would mark another showdown with Starbucks, which also has a cafe in Taipei City.&nbsp;Luckin opened its first cafe in the United States in June and is planning to relist its shares on a major stock exchange in the country (Luckin’s was listed on Nasdaq between May 2019 and June 2020).&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Stock Relisting</h2>As of now,&nbsp;Luckin’s&nbsp;shares trade over-the-counter in the U.S. A relisting of its American depository receipts (ADRs), which trade on a major stock exchange, unlike the OTC shares, would have certain implications.Investors and analysts could compare Starbucks’ performance and stock with Luckin’s, and retain the option to invest in another multinational coffee chain besides Starbucks.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Lunkin is expanding internationally. It opened cafes in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong over the last two years.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKNCY">LKNCY</a> was ‘bearish,’ with ‘low’ message volume as of the last reading.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-urban-outfitters-stock-rising-in-premarket-today/cL5311DREgv">Why Is Urban Outfitters Stock Rising In Premarket Today?</a>

A take-out paper bag in a Luckin Coffee store. (Photo by Zhang Peng/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Luckin Coffee Draws Retail Buzz Over Reported Plans Of Taiwan Debut

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>China’s Luckin Coffee plans to relist its shares on a main U.S. exchange, although a timeline has not been defined yet.</li><li>Luckin was delisted from the Nasdaq in 2020 after the company overreported its revenue, resulting in a regulatory fine.</li><li>Luckin has lately expanded overseas, with cafe launches in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.</li></ul>China’s Luckin Coffee, a fast-emerging Starbucks challenger, plans to relist its shares in the U.S. after they were delisted five years ago following an accounting scandal.Starbucks shares were up 0.2% in premarket trading on Wednesday.Speaking at a government-hosted event in Xiamen, where Luckin is headquartered, CEO Jinyi Guo said that “under the municipal government’s guidance, we are actively pushing the process of relisting on a U.S. main board,” according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/12/luckin-coffee-us-nasdaq-relisting-five-year-turnaround-fraud-scandal-starbucks-jinyi-guo-xiamen.html">CNBC’s translation</a> of his speech in Mandarin published by a Xiamen government-backed industry and commerce group.<h2 class="st-heading-2">U.S. Listing After Five Years</h2>There were a few other details, including a timeline. In a response to the news network, Luckin Coffee later said it “remains committed to the U.S. capital markets, though we have no clear timeline for returning to the main board listing.”Luckin’s was listed on Nasdaq between May 2019 and June 2020. During that time, revelations emerged that the coffee chain had fabricated over $310 million in revenue for 2019. Following this, the company agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.&nbsp;In the aftermath of the fraud, Guo replaced the then-CEO, Charles Zhengyao Lu, and, in 2022, the company announced that it had completed restructuring its financial debt and emerged from Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceedings.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Does It Mean For Starbucks?</h2>The development is notable as Lukin opened its first cafe in the U.S. in July this year, entering the home turf of Starbucks. Meanwhile, Starbucks just sold a majority stake in its China business to a local investor.&nbsp;As of now, Lunkin’s shares trade over-the-counter in the U.S. A relisting of its American depository receipts (ADRs), which trade on a major stock exchange, unlike the OTC shares, would have certain implications.Investors and analysts could compare Starbucks’ performance and stock with Luckin’s, and retain the option to invest in another multinational coffee chain besides Starbucks. Meanwhile, Lunkin is expanding internationally. It opened cafes in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong over the last two years. A U.S. listing would lead to a bigger company presence in the country, ultimately helping it launch more stores.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.&nbsp;

China’s Luckin Coffee Prepares To Relist Shares In US – Can It Brew Fresh Competition For Starbucks?

Luckin was delisted from the Nasdaq in 2020 after the company overreported its revenue, resulting in a regulatory fine.

Luckin Coffee Prepares To Relist Shares In US – Can It Brew Fresh Competition For Starbucks?

Starbucks Corp. shares fell for a second consecutive session on Thursday but edged up after hours, with retail traders remaining largely optimistic about the coffee chain's turnaround under new CEO Brian Niccol.There could be more upside heading into Friday, as a Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/starbucks-china-valued-about-5-billion-by-bidders-sources-say-2025-09-05/">report</a>, citing two people familiar with the matter, stated that Starbucks' China operations have attracted multiple bidders, valuing the business at up to $5 billion. A deal would help the company monetize a stake in its second-largest market, where it faces sluggish economic growth and fierce competition from local brands.Bloomberg previously&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/Starbucks-china-operations-jd-tencent-kkr-among-potential-investors/chr3YU9RdGt">reported</a> that Starbucks had shortlisted about a dozen firms, including private equity giants Carlyle and KKR, to bid for a potential investment or partnership in China. Starbucks has not publicly commented on the reports.Despite being the U.S. chain's key growth market, China has seen Starbucks lose ground to rivals like&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKNCY">Luckin Coffee</a> (LKNCY) and Cotti Coffee, both of which have grown rapidly with cheaper offerings and frequent product launches.On Thursday, Macquarie analyst Linda Huang initiated coverage of Luckin with an 'Outperform' rating and a $52 price target, citing China's coffee boom as per-capita consumption rises.&nbsp;Luckin has already surpassed Starbucks as China's largest coffee chain, operating 26,000 stores as of mid-2025, and is expected to post annual net profit growth of at least 20%, according to Huang.Valuations reflect the divergence:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SBUX">Starbucks</a> trades at a forward P/E of 34.8x compared with Luckin's 17x. U.S.-listed shares of Luckin have gained more than 44% this year, while Starbucks shares have slipped by over 4.5%, according to Koyfin.On Stocktwits, sentiment has been contrarian: Starbucks retains a largely ‘bullish’ retail following, while investors remain mostly ‘bearish’ on Luckin.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-warns-of-substantial-chip-tariffs-on-foreign-firms/chw4yVVRdpI">Trump Warns Of ‘Substantial’ Chip Tariffs On Foreign Firms, Says Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘In Pretty Good Shape’</a>

The Starbucks logo on a white column at the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo. (Photo by Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Starbucks Said To Have Landed $5B Valuation For China Business Amid Intense Battle With Luckin Coffee

Luckin has already surpassed Starbucks as China's largest coffee chain, operating 26,000 stores as of mid-2025, and is expected to post annual net profit growth of at least 20%, according to an analyst.

Starbucks has shortlisted a dozen firms, including private equity and technology companies, to bid for a potential investment or partnership for the coffee chain's China operations, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SBUX">report</a>, which cited people familiar with the situation, named Boyu Capital, Carlyle Group, EQT AB, FountainVest Partners, KKR, Hillhouse Investment, and Primavera Capital, as well as Chinese tech giants JD.com (JD) and Tencent Holdings (TCEHY).The shortlisted firms will be given access to the coffee chain's China financials,&nbsp;allowing them to&nbsp;evaluate and prepare bids in the coming months.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for the company's shares was 'extremely bullish' as of the last reading.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SBUX">SBUX shares</a> are down 2.3% year-to-date.For months, Starbucks has been evaluating options for its China business, which include a partial or complete stake sale,&nbsp;as well as a financial and&nbsp;operational partnership with a local firm.Some earlier reports valued the business at up to $10 billion, though analysts have called that figure overstated.China is the second-largest market for the U.S. coffee chain. Still, Starbucks has recently lagged behind local chains like Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) and Cotti Coffee, which have boomed with much cheaper alternatives and frequent product launches. Starbucks has responded by lowering prices and offerings such as fruit teas and sugar-free options on its China menus.The process comes amid significant weakness in the business and a company-wide turnaround effort. In recent years, inflation-weary consumers have&nbsp;shied away from Starbucks coffee and food, amid a broader&nbsp;trend of cutting back on&nbsp;dining out.Since CEO Brian Niccol took over in September last year,&nbsp;Starbucks has been cutting costs, boosting staffing at U.S. stores, and refreshing its menu and cafe designs.In the last quarter, Starbucks' global same-store sales&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/starbucks-q3-print-largely-disappoints-even-as-ceo-pitches-a-wave-of-innovation-in-2026-retail-isnt-convinced-yet/choQVrgR5yr">dropped</a> at a more-than-expected 2% rate, deaccelerating for the sixth straight quarter, although comparable sales rebounded in the Chinese market.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/uniqlo-adidas-latest-to-warn-us-price-hikes-as-trump-slaps-tariffs-on-asian-manufacturing-hubs/chr3FPXRdGV">Uniqlo, Adidas Latest To Warn US Price Hikes As Trump Slaps Tariffs On Asian Manufacturing Hubs</a>

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Starbucks China Operations: JD, Tencent, KKR Among Potential Investors To Submit Bids - Report

The U.S. coffee chain’s China deal may include a partial or complete stake sale, or a financial and operational partnership with a local firm.

Could China’s Luckin Coffee rival Starbucks in the U.S.? Bernstein weighs in

Investing.com - Luckin Coffee has rapidly grown in recent years, particularly in its home market of China, where the chain has moved to entice customers with cheaper prices and speedy digital payments.

Starbucks is&nbsp;considering a partial or full sale of its China business, with a recent news report&nbsp;suggesting that it could be <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/starbucks-china-bidding-heats-up-coffee-giant-reportedly-weighs-offers-for-controlling-stake/chFUo7vR5Lf">valued at</a> up to $10 billion. However, analysts caution that&nbsp;this may be an ambitious figure, given the rising competition in the Chinese market and waning consumer interest in Starbucks cafes."This may be overvaluing the business and not placing enough weight on how competitive China's coffee market is, or how much Starbucks is currently struggling to create a clear identity in the market," Ben Cavender, managing director of China Market Research Group,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/why-investors-think-starbucks-china-business-may-be-overvalued.html">told CNBC</a> on Thursday.Starbucks is engaged in talks with potential investors, and a bidding process is underway. The plan to&nbsp;explore strategic options for the China business&nbsp;began as early as late last year,&nbsp;according to media reports, and now Starbucks may be considering a complete sale, rather than its earlier plan to bring in a minority investor."We expect $10B would need to reflect the buyer's view that there is room to quickly recoup sales lost during COVID," or improve its profitability, analysts at Citi said in a note Thursday.TD Cowen said a valuation range of $2.6 billion to $4.7 billion is "more realistic."Starbucks, which opened its first cafe in China in 1999, has faced increasing competition from lower-priced local rivals, such as Luckin and Cotti, in recent years. Globally, the company is also navigating headwinds as consumers pull back on discretionary spending due to frail economic conditions in several places.Starbucks' revenue from China has declined from $3.7 billion in 2021 to $3 billion in the previous year, despite opening hundreds of new stores. Last month, Starbucks cut prices on some of its beverages in China.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for the coffee chain's stock remained 'bullish,' unchanged from a week ago.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SBUX">SBUX shares</a> have gained 4% year-to-date.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:594/71;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_11_at_11_35_39_AM_png_294d1b2c55.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-11 at 11.35.39 AM.png" width="594" height="71"><figcaption>SBUX sentiment and message volume as of July 10 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>"Consumers are rejecting their products at current prices," and Starbucks will need to cut prices, one user said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/edemilla/message/620547617</stembedurl>The plan for the China business is part of a business revival strategy under Brian&nbsp;Niccol, who took over as&nbsp;Starbucks CEO in October last year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nike-replaces-converse-chief-to-revive-iconic-canvas-sneaker-brand/ch8Ty9ZR5lQ">Nike Replaces Converse Chief To Revive Iconic Canvas Sneaker Brand</a>

Pedestrians walk past a Starbucks Coffee store on May 20, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

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Investment advisor TD Cowen said a valuation range of $2.6 billion to $4.7 billion is "more realistic."

China-based coffee chain Luckin Coffee is back on retail’s radar after opening its first U.S. stores in New York City. The fundamental news helped spark a breakout to multi-year highs in the stock, and Stocktwits Sentiment implies retail is betting on even higher prices ahead.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stocktwits.onelink.me/NjIT/e7ym059n">Stocktwits Sentiment</a> and Message Volume have been rising steadily since mid-May, before prices began to move higher. Now, sentiment is at its highest level of the year, sitting firmly in ‘Extremely Bullish’ territory as the stock picks up steam.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:644/525;" src="https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/759e2999-bb73-4d67-9438-d5b6e9526d66/Luckin_Coffee_Stocktwits_Chart.png?t=1751404397" width="644" height="525" alt="Luckin Coffee Stocktwits Sentiment &amp; Activity Meter"><figcaption>Source: Stocktwits.com</figcaption></figure>This social signal appears to confirm the stock’s breakout to nearly five-year highs. Shares are now firmly above their 2024 weekly closing highs, near $35.80, and appear to be targeting the $50 all-time highs achieved just before the pandemic. These factors will likely keep the stock at the top of the Stocktwits trending list this week.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1292/716;" src="https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/9b2ca322-e0e1-4c7a-8631-fa90dbf7f478/image.png?t=1751403929" width="1292" height="716" alt="Luckin Coffee 5-Year Stock Chart"><figcaption>Source: TradingView.com</figcaption></figure>Add <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKNCY">$LKNCY</a> to your watchlist to monitor this setup. More importantly, to source these trade ideas yourself, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stocktwits.onelink.me/NjIT/e7ym059n">subscribe to Stocktwits Edge</a> to unlock all the historical sentiment data for equities and crypto.Find your next trade idea with Stocktwits Edge — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stocktwits.onelink.me/NjIT/e7ym059n">subscribe now.</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Retail Is Charged Up About Luckin Coffee ($LKNCY)

China-based coffee chain Luckin Coffee opened its first U.S. stores in New York City, sparking a fresh breakout. Stocktwits Sentiment implies retail is betting on even higher prices ahead.

Chinese coffee chains Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) and Cotti are stepping up their U.S. push, luring consumers with low prices and inventive offerings, posing a growing challenge to local players, especially Starbucks (SBUX).Luckin, China’s largest coffee chain, is set to open a location in Manhattan, while Cotti’s has recently opened outlets in both Brooklyn and Manhattan, according to a CNBC report.Inflation, tech layoffs, and shifting U.S. trade policies have created economic uncertainty, leading consumers to scale back on discretionary spending.&nbsp;That’s weighing on Starbucks, which has pledged to revamp its store experience and boost efficiency in ordering and service.Luckin is known for its innovative beverages, including coffee and bubble tea hybrids&nbsp;and alcohol-infused lattes. The company launched 119 different items in 2024 alone.According to the CNBC report, Luckin co-founder Guo Jinyi said in April that the company plans to “adopt flexible, locally tailored models” to expand overseas steadily.Luckin was listed in the U.S. from 2019 to 2020, during which it confirmed that the company fabricated revenue of $300 million.Cotti&nbsp;Coffee was founded in 2022 by former Luckin executives who were ousted during the scandal. Since then, it has expanded its footprint from Southeast Asia to Dubai and California.From electric vehicle makers to food delivery platforms, large-scale Chinese companies often follow a familiar strategy of fast growth through rapid cash burn and expansion.Despite tensions between Washington and Beijing, Gen-Z and younger Americans perceive China differently&nbsp;from older generations, who may associate Chinese products with lower quality, according to an&nbsp;expert’s comment in the CNBC report.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKNCY">LKNCY over-the-counter U.S. shares</a> were up 42% year-to-date, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SBUX">SBUX shares</a> are nearly flat.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.&nbsp;

Low‑Cost Chinese Coffee Chains Luckin And Cotti Target US Market, Raising Stakes For Starbucks

From electric vehicle makers to food delivery platforms, large-scale Chinese companies often follow a familiar fast-growth strategy through rapid cash burn and expansion.

ADR shares of Luckin Coffee ($LKNCY) rose 2.57% on Friday as reports surfaced about the company’s plans to expand into Malaysia, lifting retail sentiment.According to media reports, Luckin Coffee opened its first two stores in Malaysia as part of a ‘soft opening’ in collaboration with Hextar Industries Berhad.Sentiment on Stocktwits improved to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a week ago. Message volumes were in the ‘normal’ zone compared to ‘low’ in the same period.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1286/296;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_01_27_at_3_01_09_PM_53d2e28b5c.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-01-27 at 3.01.09 PM.png" width="1286" height="296"><figcaption>LKNCY sentiment meter and message volumes on Jan 27 as of 4:30 am ET</figcaption></figure>The new outlets in Malaysia will reportedly serve as pilots paving the way for a large expansion – up to 200 stores over the next three years. The first few Malaysia outlets are reportedly located at Sunway Pyramid and Menara EcoWorld in Kuala Lumpur and are set to open by the end of January.Luckin has grown at a rapid clip in China, giving competition to Starbucks there with more outlets than the latter. Luckin had <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.worldcoffeeportal.com/Latest/News/2024/July/Luckin-Coffee-reaches-20,000-store-milestone-with">opened </a>more than 20,000 outlets as of July 2024. &nbsp;The coffee chain may see more investor attention as Starbucks and other US coffee chains are subject to escalating trade tensions between the US and Colombia. Trump recently slapped 25% retaliatory tariffs on Colombia's imports among other measures, according to media reports.Many Stocktwits users were upbeat on Luckin Coffee amid the tariffs.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BetterBehave/message/601545816</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Shaffin786/message/601564395</stembedurl>For its fourth-quarter, Luckin is expected to report earnings per share of $0.02 on revenues of $1.34 billion, according to Stocktwits data. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKNCY">Luckin Coffee stock</a> is up 7.09% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Luckin Coffee Stock Rises On Expansion Plans: Retail Sentiment Brightens

 Sentiment on Stocktwits improved to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a week ago

Luckin Coffee, Inc. engages in providing food and beverage items, and operates coffee retail stores. It has a pioneered a technology-driven retail network to provide coffee and other products of high quality, high convenience and high affordability to customers. The company manages pick-up stores, relax stores, and delivery kitchens. It also offers tea, snacks, and light meals through its mobile application. The company was founded by Zhi Ya Qian, Fei Yang and Jin Yi Guo on June 16, 2017 and is headquartered in Xiamen, China.

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