Worried About AI Stock Prices? This Beaten-Down Alternative Is Potentially the Smarter Bet

Starbucks has spent two years in the doldrums but its new CEO Brian Niccol seems to have turned things around. Its latest results saw revenue and sales grow for the first time in two years.

The Motley Fool • 5 hours ago

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy in February and Hold for the Long Term

Starbucks' improving sales make its 2.51% dividend yield more attractive. PepsiCo boasts a 60-year streak of consecutive dividend payments, currently offering a 3.52% forward yield.

The Motley Fool • Feb 13, 2026

Prediction: This Iconic Stock Will Slash Its Dividend in 2026

Starbucks' dividend grew at a hefty average annual rate of 24.5% for a decade, but has slowed dramatically since 2021. The company's 1.6% payout increase last year reflects some distressing fundamentals.

The Motley Fool • Feb 11, 2026

The Great AI Squeeze: High Costs Take Center Stage In Hyperscalers' Earnings Reports

With more than half of S&P 500® companies reporting thus far, EPS growth for Q4 2025 currently stands at 13%. This week, 1,662 companies are expected to report, including results from McDonald's, Cisco, CVS, Shopify, and Coca-Cola. Potential earnings surprises this week: Ford, T-Mobile, Quest Diagnostics, American Electric Power and more.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 10, 2026

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: HIMS Loses Weight In Premarket Trade

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) drops 15% premarket after halting compounded Wegovy pill sales amid FDA scrutiny and Novo Nordisk pressure. Samsung (SSNLF) surges on imminent HBM4 chip mass production, reportedly shipping to Nvidia for next-gen AI accelerators.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

Starbucks: There Is Still Upside After The Rally Despite Technical Caution

Starbucks Corporation remains resilient, demonstrating robust fundamentals and strong brand loyalty, despite ongoing industry headwinds and cost pressures. SBUX delivered 5.5% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2026, with rising average sales per restaurant and effective expansion strategies supporting its dominance. Valuation remains attractive, with a target price of $111.71 and SBUX trading below its five-year average P/S ratio, indicating further upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

3 Things to Know Before You Buy This Stock That's Up More Than 27,000% Since Its IPO

After two years of declines, foot traffic turned positive for this popular beverage chain in the latest quarter. Management is partnering with a local investment group to accelerate success in the world's second-biggest economy.

The Motley Fool • Feb 7, 2026

Starbucks Shares Are Up 13.7% Year-to-Date: Is It a Buy?

Starbucks shares are rallying in 2026, though down about 24% from their mid-2021 all-time high. Eighteen months after former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol took over, there are signs the turnaround effort is working.

The Motley Fool • Feb 5, 2026

Can Starbucks Open Another 10,000 Stores in the U.S.?

Starbucks impressed investors with its recovery progress in the 2026 fiscal first quarter. It's opening stores more deliberately as it recovers.

The Motley Fool • Feb 4, 2026