Starbucks also gave an upbeat profit forecast, banking on its updated store technology and menu enhancements.

Demand for its pricey coffees remained strong despite sticky inflation.

The return of pumpkin and fall-themed drinks as well as new menu items helped drive U.S. same-store sales 8% higher in the quarter.

Starbucks said the fall-season launch led to record average weekly sales.

Traffic at the coffee chain has also benefited from its younger, more affluent customer base prioritizing their morning coffee fix even as the wider U.S. restaurant industry grapples with an inflation-driven slowdown.

In the U.S, average spending per customer jumped, as demand for its breakfast sandwiches, wraps and bakery items increasingly became a regular part of orders.

In China, sales rose 5%, which was in line with expectations.

Globally, sales climbed 8%, exceeding forecasts.