3 Must-Know Facts About Starbucks Before Buying the Stock

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) dominates the retail coffee industry, with its massive store base and global presence. Since its initial public offering in 1992, the business has usually been a wildly successful investment. But this hasn't been the case recently, with shares generating a negative 8% total return in the past three years. Adding Starbucks to your portfolio might be something you're considering. Here are three facts about this top restaurant stock that investors must know before buying.Anyone following this company knows that Starbucks has hit a rough patch. The business has reported three straight quarters of declining year-over-year revenue. This has been driven by falling same-store sales (comps), with the most recent period -- the 2024 fourth quarter, ended Sept. 29 -- showing a 7% dip on a worldwide basis.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool