Sometimes good companies get sick. Arrogant CEO’s, value destroying takeovers or obsolete products leave many holding on for dear life. Some cannot be resuscitated but for others there is hope.
And that's where Fast Money comes in. We call these type of companies “triage trades” because we believe the right changes in strategy and management can bring fallen corporate angels back to life again. Witness the Steve Jobs iPod revolution or Amazon’s retail resurrection.
On the operating table tonight, we look at Starbucks.
The stock soared over 5000% from its IPO as the caffeine pusher introduced high-end coffee to the nation. But after opening more than 6 new stores per day Starbucks gorged on its own success. Ill-fated moves like breakfast sandwiches have put the java giant in the ER. What’s the treatment to get this stock out of triage and into a winning trade?
Jeff Macke has a 4 step prescription for fixing Starbucks.
- Amputate half the menu
- Unclutter the stores and cut extensions
- Talk like hippies, act like capitalists
- Ignore the competition
What’s the bottom line?
I’m bullish on Starbucks long-term, says Macke.
I am too, adds Guy Adami with a $16.75 stop.
I like the valuations, adds Karen Finerman.
I disagree, counters Pete Najarian. They’re not going to listen to Macke. Instead, I’d look at Burger King or McDonald’s .
