Understanding the bull and bear arguments can help investors make a decision.Just like that first cup of coffee in the morning, Starbucks (SBUX 3.11%) received a jolt of energy when it announced a surprise leadership change less than two weeks ago. Laxman Narasimhan, who was the CEO for less than two years, is being replaced by someone many view as a superstar in the restaurant industry.But what might look like a positive development doesn't mask the fact that this top coffee stock trades 26% off its peak p ...

He can take his experience from running other multinational restaurant chains to create value for Starbucks shareholders.Huge news hit the restaurant space this month. Brian Niccol, the CEO who righted the ship at Chipotle, announced a surprising job switch to become the CEO of Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%). Starbucks made this move quickly with the help of its board of directors and ex-CEO Howard Schultz due to deteriorating financial performance at Starbucks locations around the globe.Investors applauded the mov ...

Starbucks has been struggling with growth in recent quarters, and hopes are high that a new CEO could change that predicament.A change in leadership can have a drastic impact on a company's strategy, its vision, and ultimately, its financial performance. This month, coffee-chain giant Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%) made a big move by removing its CEO and bringing in an established leader from Chipotle Mexcian Grill, Brian Niccol.Investors reacted positively, with shares of Starbucks spiking on the development. Can ...

Did you know that Starbucks is an excellent dividend stock?Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%) has been all over the news after it snagged CEO Brian Niccol to help it get back to healthy growth. It's been struggling to meet demand and generate growth, and it's in urgent need of a makeover.But whether or not Starbucks stock gains or loses this year, one thing shareholders can hold on to is the dividend. Starbucks is actually a fabulous dividend stock, and you can buy Starbucks stock on the dip, benefit from passive incom ...

Here's what would have happened if you had jumped on the Starbucks bandwagon early on.Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%) stock shot up this month after the company announced that former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol was swapping burritos for beans. Under Niccol's leadership, Chipotle's stock increased by nearly 800%, and now investors are eager to see if he can deliver a fresh shot of success to Starbucks as well.If you've been holding on to Starbucks shares since its IPO, you're likely even more excited about what's brewi ...

Despite losing its CEO to its rival, Chipotle stock looks like the better bet.Brian Niccol, the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.49%), leaving to take the same position at Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%) created waves in the market, with Starbucks stock soaring and Chipotle stock sinking. The immediate reaction was understandable. Starbucks had been in a rut and in need of a jolt, and Niccol had a very successful run at Chipotle.However, now that the dust has settled, I predict Chipotle's stock will outperform S ...

The fast-casual stock is losing the leader who oversaw its most exciting growth.We recently learned that Chipotle's (CMG 0.49%) highly successful CEO, Brian Niccol, has been hired by Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%) to turn the slumping coffee giant around. Should Chipotle investors be worried, or is any weakness in the stock a long-term buying opportunity?*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Aug. 20, 2024. The video was published on Aug. 21, 2024. ...

Americans love their Starbucks SBUX pumpkin-spice lattes. But as popular as the drink may be, can it alone reverse the fortunes of the financially challenged coffee chain?That’s the question some might be asking in light of recent developments. The popular fall-themed beverage has returned — for the 21st year — to the chain’s menu as of Thursday. But more important: Starbucks has a new CEO, Brian Niccol, coming aboard starting Sept. 9, an announcement that’s been greeted as a positive move by Wall Street fo ...

As Starbucks struggles with comparable sales declines, the coffeehouse giant is evidently asking, “Maybe the Pumpkin Spice Latte will fix it?”The brand announced this week that the drink would be available Thursday (Aug. 22), marking the earliest yet return of the fan favorite, in addition to other returning fall menu items and its new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai.“Since its debut in 2003 the Pumpkin Spice Latte continues to be Starbucks most popular seasonal beverage and is enjoyed by customers aro ...

Should you invest in the hot fast-casual chain or the struggling coffee purveyor?Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.49%) and Starbucks (SBUX 1.72%) recently saw their stocks go in opposite directions. On Aug. 13, Chipotle announced that its CEO, Brian Niccol -- who had led the fast-casual restaurant's impressive turnaround over the past six years -- would depart at the end of the month to become the new CEO of Starbucks.Chipotle's stock has declined 6% since then, and Starbucks' stock surged 23%. That price acti ...