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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$104.47 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SBUX.

Consensus Price Target

$110.30
5.58% Upside
According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Starbucks, the average price target is $110.30. The highest price target for SBUX is $130.00, while the lowest price target for SBUX is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.58% from the current price of $104.47.
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
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$110.30$111.96$107.48$104.40
Forecasted Upside5.58% Upside6.05% Upside10.34% Upside22.21% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

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

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Starbucks Stock vs. The Competition

TypeStarbucksConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.58% Upside202.73% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/24/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
David Tarantino
David Tarantino
1 of 5 stars
UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/18/2026 Set Target$120.00+11.87%
8/18/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2026DowngradeOverweightUnderweight
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%
7/30/2026 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%
7/30/2026Boost 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%
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6/23/2025Reiterated RatingHold$90.00-3.35%
3/18/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$115.00+16.07%
11/13/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutralSell$84.00 ➝ $77.00-22.06%

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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 Saturday, September 5, 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 demonstrated strong operational momentum by beating earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report, delivering $0.85 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.66, which signals that the company's turnaround strategy is effectively driving profitability.
  • The stock is currently trading at $104.47, which is well above its 52-week low of $77.99 and approaching its 52-week high of $110.51, indicating that the market is increasingly confident in the company's recovery and growth trajectory.
  • Starbucks Co. offers a dividend yield of 2.34%, providing investors with a steady income stream that is attractive in the current market environment, especially as the company maintains a payout ratio that allows for continued shareholder returns.
  • Recent news highlights successful product launches, such as the fall debut of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the limited release of the Unicorn Frappuccino, which have driven record sales and are expected to add fuel to the company's ongoing turnaround efforts.
  • Starbucks Co. has secured a favorable legal outcome in its anti-unionization case, as a US appeals court narrowed the scope of a National Labor Relations Board ruling, reducing potential labor-related risks and allowing the company to focus on operational improvements.

Starbucks
Bear Case

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

  • Starbucks Co. is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 60.04, which is significantly higher than the broader market average, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings power and future growth prospects.
  • The company's revenue for the most recent quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating that top-line growth is still a challenge despite the recent earnings beat and operational improvements.
  • Starbucks Co. has a negative return on equity of 34.10%, which suggests that the company is not efficiently using its equity capital to generate profits, a concern for investors focused on long-term value creation.
  • Insider selling has been a persistent trend, with CEO Brady Brewer and other executives consistently selling shares over the past several months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside potential.
  • Starbucks Co. faces ongoing labor and union-related challenges, as evidenced by recent union plans for a national boycott and the company's need to navigate complex labor relations, which could impact operational efficiency and employee morale.

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 $110.30, with a high forecast of $130.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.

34 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starbucks in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 5.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Starbucks's stock had 5 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Starbucks more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Starbucks is 2.47 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.20. Learn more on how SBUX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Starbucks analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/24/2026.
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