Once upon a time, if you wanted a coffee stock you could rely on, that stock would be Starbucks. Starbucks has embarked on a journey back to its roots, and it still offers value for shareholders. But lately, if you've been looking for a high-octane coffee chain stock, Dutch Bros (BROS 4.15%) has been the go-to brand. Its all-American (despite its name), down-to-earth story is just getting started.Here are three reasons to buy it now and one thing investors should watch carefully.1. Customers keep coming bac ...

Starbucks Corporation SBUX is one of many companies that benefitted from Super Bowl LIX’s record viewership on Sunday Feb. 9.What Happened: Instead of airing a Super Bowl commercial, the restaurant and coffee giant introduced "Starbucks Monday." The Feb. 10 event allowed Starbucks Rewards members to get a free 12 oz. hot or iced brewed coffee at U.S. locations."No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks said ahead of the promotion.Over 100 million people watched Super Bowl LIX and many of ...

Starbucks (SBUX 0.14%) is a double-edged sword for investors right now. Shares have been on a run thus far in 2025, and the company managed to beat on earnings in its most recent quarter, but there's still a lot of work to be done. Despite the beats on estimates, revenue and earnings are still down, and same-store sales declined in the most recent quarter.Let's assess where the coffee chain could go from here -- and what it means for investors.Despite the beats, these were weak resultsGlobal comparable-stor ...

Brian Niccol, Starbucks' CEO, said the company is considering a large expansion in the Middle East and China.The brand will open 500 new outlets in the Middle East in the next five years, he said.Starbucks' sales in the Middle East have taken a hit due to boycotts over the war in Gaza.Brian Niccol, Starbucks' CEO, said the coffee chain is eyeing a major expansion into the Middle East and Chinese markets. In a Friday interview with Bloomberg, Niccol said that the chain's franchise operator in the Middle East ...

Thanks to recent strong Q1 earnings and major expansion plans in China, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock is flying high right now.Since January 28, when it traded at $100.41, the SBUX price has increased by 13.2%. On Wednesday, February 12, the closing price was set at $113.04—a solid 1.81% increase from the previous close. Also, the stock reached a day high of $113.19 and a low of $110.40.SBUX 5-day stock price chart. Source: FinboldThe widely popular coffeehouse chain’s market cap stands at $128.4 billion—w ...

The state of Missouri has sued Starbucks, claiming its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies have led to customers paying more and waiting longer for their coffees.The US state alleged the coffee chain used a commitment to diversity as a pretext to systematically discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientation. In the complaint, filed in St Louis federal court, Missouri also claimed executive pay was tied to the company achieving race and gender-based hiring quotas."Starbucks has decided ...

Dunkin' roasted Starbucks in its Super Bowl advertisement.The ad, starring Ben and Casey Affleck, took shots at Starbucks' long wait times and over-customization.The ad ended with the bold slogan, "America runs on Dunkin'."Dunkin' used the biggest ad space of the year to take shots at Starbucks. The Super Bowl advertisement, which featured actor-siblings duo Ben and Casey Affleck and NFL coach Bill Belichick decked out in Dunkin' merch, depicted a competition among coffee brands.The Affleck brothers and Bel ...

Dutch Bros (BROS 1.54%) shares are soaring, up 87% just in the past three months. Investors are clearly energized about the company's prospects. Starbucks (SBUX -0.28%) shares are on the upswing as well. Bringing in a top restaurant executive to lead the business has sparked investor enthusiasm.Between these two, which is the top coffee stock to buy right now? The answer might surprise you.Betting on growthDutch Bros is making a name for itself thanks to its customer service and highly customizable menu tha ...

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Core Insights - Starbucks stock has increased by 21% year-to-date, reaching approximately $111 per share, outperforming the S&P 500 which grew by 3% in the same period [1] - The company's first-quarter earnings showed a decline in net income to $780.8 million, or $0.69 per share, compared to $1.02 billion, or $0.90 per share, in the previous year [2] - Same-store sales decreased by 4%, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of decline, with significant drops in both U.S. and Chinese markets [2] - Operating expenses surged, compressing margins by 390 basis points to 11.9%, below the ten-year average of 15.1% [2] - Starbucks' revenue for fiscal year 2025 is forecasted to be $37.9 billion, a 5% year-over-year increase, with earnings per share expected at $3.05 [4] Financial Performance - Net sales for the fiscal first quarter remained unchanged at $9.4 billion [2] - Same-store sales in the U.S. fell by 4%, with an 8% decline in store traffic, while in China, same-store sales decreased by 6% [2] - The decline in net income and same-store sales indicates a need for strategic adjustments, particularly in international markets [2] Market Position - Starbucks' stock has shown inconsistent performance over the last four years, with annual returns of 11% in 2021, -13% in 2022, -1% in 2023, and -2% in 2024 [3] - The company's stock has outperformed peers like McDonald's, which has remained flat this year [1] Valuation - The revised valuation for Starbucks is set at $100 per share, based on a projected EPS of $3.05 and a P/E multiple of 32.9x for fiscal year 2025, which is nearly 8% lower than the current market price [4]