(NASDAQ: SBUX) practically invented the premium cup of coffee, but it's gone on since then to bring it up several notches with creations like the Frappuccino and the popularization of cold brew.

If a steaming cup of coffee comes to mind when you think of the coffee king, you might be surprised to hear that 75% of sales came from cold beverages over the past few months, and Starbucks has demonstrated once again that it's a powerhouse trendsetter with its finger on the pulse of what its customers want to drink.

It's also been facing some challenges recently and just got itself a new CEO. Let's see where it stands today and whether its stock should be on your buy list now.

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