Starbucks reported a smaller-than-expected fall in first-quarter comparable sales on Tuesday, in early signs of the struggling coffee chain benefiting from CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to revive demand.

Starbucks has reported better-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as some of its turnaround efforts start to take hold.

Quarterly profit and same-store sales decline, but CEO Brian Niccol cites “positive response” to chain’s efforts to woo back customers.

Starbucks is scheduled to report earnings after today’s close. Here's a closer look at what the Street expects from SBUX.

Starbucks reported a smaller-than-expected fall in first-quarter comparable sales on Tuesday, indicating early signs of success for CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround efforts for the coffee chain battling sluggish demand.

Brian Niccol, who is four months into his new role, has set forth a raft of measures to improve the coffee chain's business.

Shares of Starbucks Corp. rallied after hours Tuesday after the coffee chain reported quarterly results that beat expectations, as it tries to revive sales following a year marked by cautious consumers.

Starbucks (SBUX) reported a decline in same-store sales for the fourth straight quarter. However, the company’s earnings and revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations. Shares of Starbucks popped by more than 4% in after hours trading.