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Joseph R | Is starbucks a good investment? |
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Random Guy from Texas
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It depends on your investment needs.
If you are looking for growth:
Probably not.
They are growing but that will only get you so far. From what I have seen they have saturated the market and are now facing a lot of "me too" competition. That is why they are attempting to find new revenue streams like adding music. Companies do that when they don't think they can keep up revenue and earnings growth simply by expanding their base product.
If you are looking for a revenue stream:
They suck. They don't pay dividends. If you buy the stock you are betting that they can keep up enough growth to make it worthwhile so you can make your money through stock price increases.
THAT SAID, MY ANSWER IS:
No.
The economy looks to be softening somewhat, and they offer a high priced commodity that can easily be found cheaper someplace else. A basic concept of economics is "substitute goods".
This company sells coffee. If you feel you can't afford expenseive coffee, but you still want coffee, you can go elsewhere for coffee and spend less.
Personally, I like the company as a whole for a few reasons that have nothing to do with profitability, but don't think that it is a good investment. I am willing to, and occasionally do, put my money where my conscience is, but I would not recommend to another person that they do the same.
Disclaimer:
I don't own any Starbucks stock directly, but one of my mutual funds might at any given time. |
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linkysplinx
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Bit vague ...
Do you mean buy shares, buy a franchise or just buy a coffee in the morning?
Shares - probably good.
Franchise - depends on the location.
Coffee - low risk and warm returns! |
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Frank Castle
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Yes.
Drugs are always a very good business.
Lots of junkies. |
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Kzl
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yeah everyone from the dells loves starbucks id say yes good investment |
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Pedro S
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u need to study the future but to me it looks like its taking over the world...now they sell music..and r adding stores daily |
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Sang Suci
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It depends on how much you pay for it and how much you get in return. Lower price = lower risk and higher retun. |
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HonestBizPro
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Yes but be ready for some community rebellion sometimes. |
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=42
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Sure, americans love crap coffee. |
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