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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$98.23 +0.14 (+0.14%)
Closing price 04/1/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$97.86 -0.37 (-0.38%)
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About Starbucks Stock (NASDAQ:SBUX)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$97.13
$98.90
50-Day Range
$95.72
$115.81
52-Week Range
$71.55
$117.46
Volume
5.86 million shs
Average Volume
11.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$111.58 billion
P/E Ratio
31.69
Dividend Yield
2.48%
Price Target
$106.12
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Starbucks Corporation is a renowned roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee with over 36,000 stores across 80 countries. Founded in 1971, the company comprises three segments: North America, international and channel development. Starbucks has achieved tremendous success since its inception by becoming the largest coffeehouse company in the world.

In 1971, three business partners — Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker — pursued their dream of selling high-quality coffee beans and equipment, inspired by roasting coffee entrepreneur Alfred Peet. By 1986, the team had opened six stores in the Seattle area and had begun to sell espresso coffee. The following year, the original owners sold the Starbucks chain to former director of marketing Howard Schultz. By 1989, Starbucks had expanded to 46 stores across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest and reported annual revenue of $73.5 million.

Notable acquisitions include The Coffee Connection, Circadia, Seattle's Best Coffee, Torrefazione Italia, Diedrich Coffee and Coffee People. In 2017, Kevin Johnson succeeded Howard Schultz, and Schultz returned as CEO in April 2022. 

Starbucks offers an extensive selection of hot and cold drinks, espresso, caffe latte, whole-bean coffee, micro-ground instant coffee, juices, Frappuccino beverages, full and loose-leaf teas, pastries and snacks. It operates six roasteries with tasting rooms and 43 coffee bars within the Starbucks Reserve program.

In 2008, Starbucks encountered some challenges with the announcement of 600 underperforming store closures and the halting of U.S. expansion. An additional 300 stores and a layoff of 7,000 people occurred in 2009. In 2014, Starbucks changed its strategy and shifted from a cookie-cutter approach to branding that was the same worldwide to one focused on local customization for each store. To further invest in the Chinese market, Starbucks acquired the remaining 50% stake of its joint venture from Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (UPEC) and President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC) for $1.3 billion.

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a 10% sales decrease due to lockdowns and a 50% decrease in China and closed all café-only stores in the United States for two weeks in March. It announced in 2019 that it would close 400 locations in the U.S./Canada regions. 

In 2021, Starbucks was striving to regain its footing, with workers in Buffalo, New York, attempting to unionize and the company facing accusations of illegally discriminating against unionized workers by refusing them wage and benefit increases. The company is also working to address the racial bias issues it has experienced, such as the 2008 discrimination suit and the 2018 incident in Philadelphia.

Starbucks has committed to providing an unparalleled customer experience, impressive growth and expansion and continued efforts to address systemic racism and promote equity. With the return of CEO Howard Schultz, the company plans to increase its store count to about 55,000 by 2030.

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Starbucks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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85th Percentile Overall Score

SBUX MarketRank™: 

Starbucks scored higher than 85% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 62nd out of 216 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Starbucks has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.61, and is based on 18 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Starbucks has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Starbucks' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Starbucks are expected to grow by 22.41% in the coming year, from $2.99 to $3.66 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Starbucks is 31.69, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 22.59.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Starbucks is 31.69, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.72.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Starbucks has a PEG Ratio of 3.59. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Read more about Starbucks' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.05% of the float of Starbucks has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Starbucks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Starbucks has recently increased by 0.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Starbucks pays a meaningful dividend of 2.47%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Starbucks has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Starbucks is 78.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Starbucks will have a dividend payout ratio of 66.67% next year. This indicates that Starbucks will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Starbucks' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.05% of the float of Starbucks has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Starbucks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Starbucks has recently increased by 0.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Starbucks has a news sentiment score of 1.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 65 news articles for Starbucks this week, compared to 53 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 39 people have searched for SBUX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -44% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    44 people have added Starbucks to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 76% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Starbucks insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.09% of the stock of Starbucks is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    72.29% of the stock of Starbucks is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Starbucks' insider trading history.
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SBUX Stock News Headlines

Stock exchange — Photo
5 Hot Stock Buys for Investors in April (SBUX)
Five of the hottest buys for April have what it takes for their stock prices to move higher: strong results, a positive outlook, and support from the analysts.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/17 - 03/21 (SBUX)
Stocks gained after the Fed meeting but drifted lower after disappointing guidance from FedEx; next week's inflation data is unlikely to provide needed clarity
New “Trump” currency proposed in DC
According to one of the most connected men in Washington… A surprising new bill was just introduced in Washington. Its purpose: to put Donald Trump’s face on the $100 note. All to celebrate a new “golden age” for America.
Close-up partial view of barista preparing cappuccino in coffee shop — Photo
Dutch Bros or Starbucks: Which Coffee Stock Has More Growth? (SBUX)
SBUX and BROS stocks are under pressure with coffee prices at record highs; both have expensive valuations but BROS may have more upside if it moves lower
A worker carries a box of supplies for a Mixue store in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, February 19,…
Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia
Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economies
Starbucks: Turnaround Investing Basics Mandate A 'Sell'
Starbucks CEO Makes 6,600 Times Company Workers
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SBUX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Starbucks' stock was trading at $91.25 at the start of the year. Since then, SBUX shares have increased by 7.6% and is now trading at $98.23.
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Starbucks Co. (NASDAQ:SBUX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 28th. The coffee company reported $0.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.01. Starbucks had a net margin of 9.73% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 44.97%.
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Starbucks shares split before market open on Thursday, April 9th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, March 18th 2015. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, April 8th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Starbucks subsidiaries include Teavana, La Boulange, Evolution Fresh, Ethos Brands LLC, Seattle Coffee Company, Coffee Partners Co. Ltd., Tympanum Inc., and others.

Starbucks' top institutional investors include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.03%), Cullen Investment Group LTD. (0.01%), MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB and Emprise Bank. Insiders that own company stock include Howard D Schultz, Rachel Ruggeri, Michael Aaron Conway, Sara Kelly, Zabrina Jenkins, Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Clara Shih.
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Shares of SBUX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Starbucks investors own include Symbotic (SYM), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), BlackRock (BLK), Broadcom (AVGO) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/28/2025
Record date for 2/28 Dividend
2/14/2025
Ex-Dividend for 2/28 Dividend
2/14/2025
Dividend Payable
2/28/2025
Today
4/01/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/29/2025
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Eating & drinking places
Sub-Industry
Restaurants
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SBUX
Employees
402,000
Year Founded
1971

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$106.12
High Stock Price Target
$125.00
Low Stock Price Target
$76.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+8.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.61
Research Coverage
28 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
31.69
Forward P/E Ratio
32.85
P/E Growth
3.59
Net Income
$3.76 billion
Pretax Margin
12.76%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$36.15 billion
Cash Flow
$4.09 per share
Price / Cash Flow
23.99
Book Value
($6.57) per share
Price / Book
-14.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,135,900,000
Free Float
1,134,878,000
Market Cap
$111.58 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.99

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This page (NASDAQ:SBUX) was last updated on 4/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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