The Most Important Number Starbucks Needs to Fix Next

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In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall takes a close look at the latest quarter for Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), easily the best in CEO Brian Niccol's tenure. And while customers are coming back, margins are getting squeezed. Watch the video for Jason's take on whether Niccol can get margins back on track.

*Stock prices used were from the Morning of April 30, 2026. The video was published on May 1, 2026.

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