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SBUX vs. AAPL, AMZN, DPZ, GOOGL, and TSLA

Should you buy Starbucks stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Starbucks with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Starbucks include Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Tesla (TSLA).

How does Starbucks compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Starbucks. Apple is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Starbucks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B11.75$112.01B$8.2740.27
Starbucks$37.18B3.16$1.86B$1.3278.22

Apple has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Starbucks has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Starbucks' net margin of 3.89%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Starbucks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Starbucks 3.89%-29.24%7.42%

Apple presently has a consensus target price of $327.40, indicating a potential downside of 1.69%. Starbucks has a consensus target price of $109.42, indicating a potential upside of 5.98%. Given Starbucks' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Starbucks is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Starbucks
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

In the previous week, Apple had 249 more articles in the media than Starbucks. MarketBeat recorded 292 mentions for Apple and 43 mentions for Starbucks. Starbucks' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Apple's score of 0.86 indicating that Starbucks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
182 Very Positive mention(s)
37 Positive mention(s)
43 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Starbucks
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% of Starbucks shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Starbucks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Starbucks pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Starbucks pays out 187.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Starbucks has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Starbucks is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Apple beats Starbucks on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starbucks compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

Amazon.com currently has a consensus price target of $312.91, suggesting a potential upside of 34.81%. Starbucks has a consensus price target of $109.42, suggesting a potential upside of 5.98%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Starbucks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Starbucks
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Starbucks has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Starbucks. Amazon.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Starbucks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.48$77.67B$8.3627.76
Starbucks$37.18B3.16$1.86B$1.3278.22

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Starbucks' net margin of 3.89%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Starbucks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com12.22% 19.92% 9.86%
Starbucks 3.89%-29.24%7.42%

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% of Starbucks shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Starbucks shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 226 more articles in the media than Starbucks. MarketBeat recorded 269 mentions for Amazon.com and 43 mentions for Starbucks. Starbucks' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.73 indicating that Starbucks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
154 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
34 Neutral mention(s)
29 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Starbucks
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Amazon.com beats Starbucks on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starbucks compare to Domino's Pizza?

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

Starbucks has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Domino's Pizza has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Starbucks has higher revenue and earnings than Domino's Pizza. Domino's Pizza is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Starbucks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Starbucks$37.18B3.16$1.86B$1.3278.22
Domino's Pizza$4.94B2.23$601.70M$17.6318.89

Domino's Pizza has a net margin of 11.86% compared to Starbucks' net margin of 3.89%. Domino's Pizza's return on equity of -15.15% beat Starbucks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Starbucks3.89% -29.24% 7.42%
Domino's Pizza 11.86%-15.15%34.16%

In the previous week, Domino's Pizza had 18 more articles in the media than Starbucks. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for Domino's Pizza and 43 mentions for Starbucks. Starbucks' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Domino's Pizza's score of 0.35 indicating that Starbucks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Starbucks
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Domino's Pizza
24 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

72.3% of Starbucks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.6% of Domino's Pizza shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Starbucks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Domino's Pizza shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Starbucks presently has a consensus price target of $109.42, indicating a potential upside of 5.98%. Domino's Pizza has a consensus price target of $402.16, indicating a potential upside of 20.78%. Given Domino's Pizza's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Domino's Pizza is more favorable than Starbucks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Starbucks
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Domino's Pizza
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Starbucks pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Domino's Pizza pays an annual dividend of $7.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Starbucks pays out 187.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Domino's Pizza pays out 45.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Starbucks has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Domino's Pizza has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Starbucks is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Starbucks and Domino's Pizza tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starbucks compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Starbucks has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Starbucks. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Starbucks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B9.62$132.17B$19.9116.06
Starbucks$37.18B3.16$1.86B$1.3278.22

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Starbucks pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Starbucks pays out 187.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Starbucks has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Starbucks is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 268 more articles in the media than Starbucks. MarketBeat recorded 311 mentions for Alphabet and 43 mentions for Starbucks. Starbucks' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Alphabet's score of 0.58 indicating that Starbucks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
160 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
66 Neutral mention(s)
50 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Starbucks
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Starbucks' net margin of 3.89%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Starbucks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
Starbucks 3.89%-29.24%7.42%

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $419.86, indicating a potential upside of 31.31%. Starbucks has a consensus target price of $109.42, indicating a potential upside of 5.98%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Starbucks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
45 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.02
Starbucks
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% of Starbucks shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Starbucks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Alphabet beats Starbucks on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Starbucks compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than Starbucks. Starbucks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesla$94.83B12.40$3.79B$1.08289.84
Starbucks$37.18B3.16$1.86B$1.3278.22

Tesla has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Starbucks has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% of Starbucks shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Starbucks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Tesla had 397 more articles in the media than Starbucks. MarketBeat recorded 440 mentions for Tesla and 43 mentions for Starbucks. Starbucks' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Tesla's score of 0.10 indicating that Starbucks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
123 Very Positive mention(s)
74 Positive mention(s)
89 Neutral mention(s)
100 Negative mention(s)
43 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Starbucks
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tesla presently has a consensus target price of $404.95, indicating a potential upside of 29.36%. Starbucks has a consensus target price of $109.42, indicating a potential upside of 5.98%. Given Tesla's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Tesla is more favorable than Starbucks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
4 Sell rating(s)
20 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41
Starbucks
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Starbucks has a net margin of 3.89% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.67%. Tesla's return on equity of 3.82% beat Starbucks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.67% 3.82% 2.27%
Starbucks 3.89%-29.24%7.42%

Summary

Tesla beats Starbucks on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SBUX vs. The Competition

MetricStarbucksRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$117.67B$10.85B$26.50B$12.20B
Dividend Yield2.40%2.65%176.91%9.41%
P/E Ratio78.2226.5722.2123.63
Price / Sales3.161.643.44111.98
Price / Cash27.9614.3217.4358.78
Price / Book-14.504.686.306.01
Net Income$1.86B$388.37M$954.23M$331.99M
7 Day Performance-2.12%-1.46%-2.15%-0.63%
1 Month Performance-1.29%-4.70%-2.91%-3.04%
1 Year Performance9.35%-9.84%-5.06%13.30%

Starbucks Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SBUX
Starbucks
3.9678 of 5 stars
$103.25
+0.0%
$109.42
+6.0%
+9.4%$117.67B$37.18B78.22381,000
AAPL
Apple
4.0038 of 5 stars
$327.64
+4.1%
$313.11
-4.4%
+55.7%$4.81T$416.16B39.60166,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.7734 of 5 stars
$254.79
+3.0%
$312.79
+22.8%
+0.3%$2.74T$716.92B30.501,576,000
DPZ
Domino's Pizza
4.8769 of 5 stars
$313.00
+1.0%
$401.40
+28.2%
-31.4%$10.42B$4.94B18.0410,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.7897 of 5 stars
$371.83
+3.4%
$413.73
+11.3%
+65.5%$4.51T$422.50B28.37190,820

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