3 Things You Need to Know About Starbucks Before You Buy the Stock

Starbucks (SBUX -1.21%) hasn't been energizing investors' portfolios in recent years. After hitting a peak in July 2021, shares dipped 43% in the 11 months that followed. It has been a volatile journey since then as the chain has gone through a period of softer demand, leadership changes, and a strategic overhaul.Even after a surge that started last summer, the restaurant stock is still trading 15% off its all-time high. That might make the shares enticing to investors who are looking to put some money to w ...