What is Zacks Research's Estimate for Starbucks Q4 Earnings?

Starbucks Co. (NASDAQ:SBUX - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Starbucks in a report released on Tuesday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now anticipates that the coffee company will post earnings of $0.72 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.88. The consensus estimate for Starbucks' current full-year earnings is $2.99 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Starbucks' Q2 2026 earnings at $0.56 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.79 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.96 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.84 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $0.76 EPS.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 29th. The coffee company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.51 by ($0.10). Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 44.97% and a net margin of 9.73%. The firm had revenue of $8.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $8.90 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.68 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on SBUX. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Starbucks from $125.00 to $100.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 22nd. Royal Bank of Canada restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $95.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Friday, May 16th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $103.00 to $92.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 30th. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $115.00 to $100.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of Starbucks from $105.00 to $90.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and sixteen have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $98.72.

Starbucks Trading Down 3.0%

SBUX stock opened at $82.98 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $94.30 billion, a PE ratio of 26.77, a P/E/G ratio of 3.59 and a beta of 0.99. Starbucks has a 12 month low of $71.55 and a 12 month high of $117.46. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $87.36 and a 200 day moving average price of $96.22.

Starbucks Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 16th will be given a dividend of $0.61 per share. This represents a $2.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.94%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 16th. Starbucks's dividend payout ratio is currently 88.41%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Starbucks

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MBL Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Starbucks in the first quarter valued at approximately $223,000. Acorns Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 8.6% during the 1st quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC now owns 3,670 shares of the coffee company's stock valued at $360,000 after purchasing an additional 290 shares in the last quarter. Flaharty Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 1st quarter valued at $86,000. Strive Asset Management LLC grew its position in Starbucks by 4.5% during the first quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC now owns 3,255 shares of the coffee company's stock valued at $319,000 after buying an additional 141 shares during the period. Finally, Integrity Alliance LLC. purchased a new position in Starbucks in the first quarter valued at $935,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.29% of the company's stock.

About Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, single serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items.

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