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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$105.58 +0.42 (+0.40%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$105.65 +0.07 (+0.07%)
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Starbucks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
11
Buy
19

Based on 34 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 34 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 19 have given a buy rating for SBUX.

Consensus Price Target

$111.96
6.05% Upside
According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Starbucks, the average price target is $111.96. The highest price target for SBUX is $165.00, while the lowest price target for SBUX is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.05% from the current price of $105.58.
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.
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SBUX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
1 Month Ago
7/10/25 to 7/10/26
3 Months Ago
5/11/25 to 5/11/26
1 Year Ago
8/9/24 to 8/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$111.96$108.92$107.00$101.27
Forecasted Upside6.05% Upside2.75% Upside1.19% Upside9.93% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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.
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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.
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Starbucks Stock vs. The Competition

TypeStarbucksConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.44
2.21
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.05% Upside141.04% Upside11.63% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/3/2026
Zachary Fadem
Zachary Fadem
1 of 5 stars
DowngradeOverweightUnderweight
8/3/2026 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
8/3/2026 DowngradeOutperform
8/3/2026DowngradeOverweightUnderweight
8/3/2026Initiated CoverageNeutralBuy
8/3/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
8/3/2026 Set Target$110.00+4.65%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$115.00+8.64%
7/30/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$110.00 ➝ $115.00+6.95%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$126.00+17.18%
7/30/2026Set Target$124.00+15.32%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$130.00+24.83%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/30/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$87.00 ➝ $92.00-13.91%
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$102.00 ➝ $110.00+4.16%
7/30/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$120.00+15.23%
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$108.00 ➝ $112.00+7.55%
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$105.00 ➝ $112.00+7.55%
7/20/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
6/29/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/14/2026 DowngradeMarket PerformUnderperform
5/14/2026Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
5/14/2026 DowngradeNeutral
5/14/2026 Initiated CoverageEqual WeightOverweight
5/14/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutralOutperform
5/6/2026Set TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $117.00+10.79%
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$110.00+3.75%
4/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $100.00+1.41%
4/15/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$136.00 ➝ $122.00+23.53%
3/30/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$84.00-3.24%
3/20/2026 UpgradeStrong SellModerate Sell
3/9/2026 Initiated CoverageStrong-BuyPeer Perform
1/30/2026Set TargetOverweight$110.00 ➝ $116.00+23.56%
1/27/2026Set Target$90.00-6.66%
1/26/2026Boost TargetNeutral$86.00 ➝ $95.00-2.68%
1/22/2026UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform
1/21/2026 Set Target$114.00+21.72%
8/12/2025Set Target$165.00+76.72%
6/30/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$100.00+8.57%
6/23/2025Reiterated RatingHold$90.00-3.35%
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3/18/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$115.00+16.07%
11/13/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutralSell$84.00 ➝ $77.00-22.06%
8/26/2024 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/21/2024 DowngradeHoldSell$85.00-8.61%

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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 Monday, August 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Starbucks pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Starbucks
Bull Case

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

  • Starbucks Co. recently reported earnings per share of $0.85, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance at an earnings per share range of 2.550-2.650, suggesting confidence in future profitability.
  • Starbucks Co. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized dividend yield of 2.4%.
  • Despite a slight year-over-year revenue decline, the company generated $9.32 billion in revenue for the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates, which may indicate resilience in its business model.
  • The current stock price is around $100, which may present an attractive entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential future growth.

Starbucks
Bear Case

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

  • Starbucks Co. has a negative return on equity of 29.24%, which may raise concerns about the company's efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
  • The company's net margin stands at 3.89%, which is relatively low and could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability amidst rising costs.
  • Quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same period last year, suggesting potential difficulties in sustaining growth in a competitive market.
  • The payout ratio is currently at 187.88%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share of 2.41 for the current year, which is below the company's own guidance for FY 2026, potentially signaling a disconnect between expectations and performance.

SBUX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 34 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Starbucks is $111.96, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.

34 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starbucks in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 19 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 6.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Starbucks's stock had 10 downgrades and 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Starbucks more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Starbucks is 2.44 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.21. Learn more on how SBUX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:SBUX) was last updated on 8/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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