Best Stock to Buy and Hold Forever: Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks

Dutch Bros continues to open new stores at a brisk pace, which should lead to higher profits down the road. As it undertakes a major turnaround, Starbucks is working on ways to drive customer excitement.

The Motley Fool • Feb 20, 2026

Starbucks Needs You to Buy an Afternoon Refresher

Investors are again valuing the coffee chain like a growth stock, betting it can make a comeback.

WSJ • Feb 20, 2026

Starbucks: What The 3-Step DuPont Model Reveals About Valuation

Starbucks is downgraded to a sell as returns on tangible assets and earnings yield have deteriorated, with valuation now well above historical norms. Applying the DuPont framework, SBUX shows notable declines in asset efficiency, profitability, and leverage, despite early signs of progress from the Back to Starbucks plan. The China joint venture with Boyu Capital reflects a shift to an asset-light model, expected to boost margins but reduce reported international revenues.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2026

Starbucks' investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor row

Starbucks faced fresh pressure on Wednesday from a coalition of investors including public-sector pension funds that urged shareholders to vote against the reelection of two directors, citing persistent failure to manage labor relations.

Reuters • Feb 18, 2026

Investors Heavily Search Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Here is What You Need to Know

Starbucks (SBUX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 18, 2026

Starbucks investor group gears up for board fight over backsliding labor relations

Some Starbucks investors are urging shareholders to oppose re-electing two board directors. The board members are responsible for "backsliding" labor relations, the concerned shareholders say.

Business Insider • Feb 18, 2026

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 • Feb 15, 2026

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