Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$79.25 -5.60 (-6.60%)

As of 03:10 PM Eastern

Starbucks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 29 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
11

Buy
16

Based on 29 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Starbucks in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 29 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for SBUX.

Consensus Price Target

$98.62
24.44% Upside

According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Starbucks, the average price target is $98.62. The highest price target for SBUX is $120.00, while the lowest price target for SBUX is $76.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.44% from the current price of $79.25.

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SBUX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	16 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$98.62	$106.12	$105.52	$106.55
Forecasted Upside	24.44% Upside	8.19% Upside	-3.19% Downside	20.40% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

SBUX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

SBUX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Starbucks Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Starbucks	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.55	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.74% Upside	64.49% Upside	20.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SBUX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	John Ivankoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$105.00 ➝ $100.00	+25.27%
4/30/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Chris O'Cull Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$103.00 ➝ $92.00	+16.50%
4/30/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	L. Reich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$100.00 ➝ $95.00	+20.41%
4/30/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Strelzik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $100.00	+26.64%
4/30/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Agnes Lim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$102.00 ➝ $90.00	+6.07%
4/30/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christine Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$103.00 ➝ $85.00	+0.18%
4/29/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gregory Francfort Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$95.00 ➝ $83.00	-1.07%
4/28/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Dennis Geiger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $90.00	+7.27%
4/22/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$124.00 ➝ $106.00	+29.39%
4/22/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Zachary Fadem Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $100.00	+23.95%
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4/11/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jon Tower Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$100.00 ➝ $88.00	+3.01%
4/9/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andy Barish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Hold	$76.00 ➝ $76.00	-4.63%
4/7/2025	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Tarantino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/7/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Tarantino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$114.00 ➝ $85.00	+3.53%
3/18/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$115.00	+16.07%
1/29/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nick Setyan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	-0.46%
11/13/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Sell	$84.00 ➝ $77.00	-22.06%
11/11/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Charles Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	+12.76%
10/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$118.00 ➝ $117.00	+20.54%
10/17/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Saleh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $115.00	+20.94%
10/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$98.00 ➝ $115.00	+21.00%
9/26/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Gargiulo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $115.00	+20.27%
8/26/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
8/21/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell	$85.00	-8.61%
8/14/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$85.00 ➝ $118.00	+23.04%
8/14/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Palmer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $120.00	+25.13%
8/13/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Mullan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $103.00	+8.52%
5/3/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$107.00 ➝ $84.00	+14.90%
5/1/2024	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Zackfia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
1/31/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$110.00	+16.92%
1/16/2024	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$100.00	+8.72%
5/3/2023	51job Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/3/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$122.00 ➝ $128.00	+11.83%

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Should I Buy Starbucks Stock? SBUX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Starbucks pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Starbucks
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Starbucks Co.:

The current stock price is around $83.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established brand.
Starbucks Co. has a strong consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
The company recently reported earnings per share that exceeded expectations, showcasing its ability to generate profits even in challenging market conditions.
Starbucks Co. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.91%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital gains.
With a market capitalization of $95.30 billion, Starbucks Co. is a major player in the coffee industry, which can offer stability and growth potential for investors.

Starbucks
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Starbucks Co. for these reasons:

Recent target price adjustments by analysts, including reductions from firms like UBS and Robert W. Baird, suggest a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance.
The company has experienced a decline in earnings per share compared to the previous year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
Starbucks Co. has a high dividend payout ratio of 78.71%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or weather economic downturns.
Negative return on equity indicates that the company is not generating sufficient profit from its equity, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
Market volatility and changing consumer preferences in the coffee industry could pose risks to Starbucks Co.'s market position and profitability.

SBUX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 29 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Starbucks is $98.62, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $76.00.
: 29 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starbucks in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SBUX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SBUX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Starbucks's stock has a predicted upside of 24.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Starbucks's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Starbucks has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Baird R W, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Starbucks less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Starbucks is Hold while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SBUX compares to other companies.

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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target