Starbucks Corp (SBUX)

Looking for growth stocks at bargain prices? This media-streaming stock's 87% decline spells opportunity, and not in a subtle way.

In addition to awaiting quarterly reports from several of the Mag 7 big tech companies next week, Wall Street will be anticipating Starbucks results for its fiscal second quarter on Tuesday, April 29.

Goldman Sachs flags ongoing risks for U.S. restaurants in 2025, with macro uncertainty, weak consumer sentiment, and tariff pressures weighing on growth.

There's no such thing as a completely safe stock, but these are in a good position to weather the storm.

Starbucks entered 2025 with a mixed outlook. While revenue sits at $36.15 billion and EPS holds at $3.10, growth momentum has softened. Labor issues and international softness have introduced volatility, and inflation continues to pressure margins.

On the surface, the headlines look pretty good, certainly less bad than they were a week ago.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

BofA also cut price targets on key names, including McDonald's, Chipotle, and Domino's

Commodity trends shifted in Q1, with deflation in grains but a spike in coffee prices. Restaurant stocks lag historic EPS multiples, and investors now eye April demand and potential tariff impacts.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Selling Bagels may be the key differentiator for Tims China, amid fierce competition from premium coffee sellers, like Starbucks and Luckin.

Investors are drifting towards companies that sell essential goods like groceries and household supplies, betting they will hold up better than other sectors amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Buffett sees big opportunities in small stocks, but he can't buy most of them.

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