This Is the Most Important Thing to Look for in Starbucks' Earnings Report

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) made a huge rebound in its fiscal third quarter after a year of pandemic-pressured declines. When that Q4 report arrives next week, the most important metric for investors to focus on -- the one that should give them the clearest insights about Starbucks' real progress -- will be U.S. comps growth. Starbucks has become the world leader in coffee shops through its focus on beverage innovation and community gathering.