Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) closed at $94.71 on October 2, up 15.35% over twelve months. The shares have risen on the promise of a turnaround rather than on evidence of one. Revenue is still going backwards. Meanwhile, the company is paying shareholders more than it earns, which is the detail that decides how much patience this situation deserves. READ ALSO: Costco (COST) vs Walmart (WMT): Which is a Better Stock to Buy?Is Starbucks (SBUX) a Bad Investment Until the Turnaround Shows Up? The Dividend Costs More Than the Profit: One figure explains the position better than any commentary. Starbucks has a payout ratio of 142.77%.
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