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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Starbucks Stock Tumbles 9% Despite Sales Growth—Valuation Still Too Rich?

Starbucks stock fell 9% despite 4% sales growth, as aggressive restructuring investments crushed earnings, which declined 19% year-over-year. At 41x forward earnings, valuation offers minimal margin for error.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Hires

Starbucks Posts First Sales Growth in Two Years Under New Leadership

Starbucks returns to sales growth under new CEO Brian Niccol with 3% comparable transaction growth, but profitability suffers as store renovations weigh on margins and earnings.
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