Starbucks Down 15% in a Year: Time to Buy the Stock or Stay Cautious?

Key Takeaways Starbucks' shares are down 15% amid margin pressure and a slow U.S. traffic recovery.Higher coffee costs, labor investments and store closures continue to weigh on results.Global comps turned positive, with stronger international revenues and improving U.S. momentum.Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has struggled to regain investor confidence, with shares down roughly 15% over the past year. Despite returning to positive same-store sales growth in the latest quarter, profitability remains under pre ...