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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$106.40 +0.45 (+0.42%)
Closing price 05/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$105.93 -0.47 (-0.44%)
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Starbucks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
20

Based on 33 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Starbucks in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 33 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 20 have given a buy rating for SBUX.

Consensus Price Target

$107.48
1.02% Upside
According to the 33 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Starbucks, the average price target is $107.48. 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 1.02% from the current price of $106.40.
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
5/15/25 to 5/15/26
1 Month Ago
4/15/25 to 4/15/26
3 Months Ago
2/14/25 to 2/14/26
1 Year Ago
5/15/24 to 5/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$107.48$104.57$104.31$98.72
Forecasted Upside1.02% Upside6.34% Upside11.21% Upside13.13% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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

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

TypeStarbucksRetail/Wholesale CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.14
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.02% Upside58.93% Upside16.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/14/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeMarket PerformUnderperform
5/14/2026
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
2 of 5 stars
Peter Saleh
Peter Saleh
2 of 5 stars
DowngradeBuyNeutral
5/14/2026
Andy Barish
Andy Barish
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
5/14/2026Initiated CoverageUnderperform
5/14/2026DowngradeSector PerformPositive
5/14/2026 DowngradeNeutral
5/14/2026 Initiated CoverageEqual WeightOverweight
5/14/2026DowngradeNeutral
5/14/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutralOutperform
5/14/2026UpgradeOverweight
5/14/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$106.00 ➝ $120.00+13.26%
5/6/2026Set TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $117.00+10.79%
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$110.00+3.75%
4/29/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$95.00 ➝ $97.00-0.29%
4/29/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$110.00 ➝ $115.00+18.22%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $115.00+11.20%
4/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$99.00 ➝ $101.00-2.34%
4/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$97.00 ➝ $102.00-1.24%
4/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$112.00 ➝ $117.00+20.27%
4/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $100.00+1.41%
4/22/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
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
3/4/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/30/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$120.00+27.82%
1/30/2026Set TargetOverweight$110.00 ➝ $116.00+23.56%
1/27/2026Set Target$90.00-6.66%
1/27/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
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%
3/18/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$115.00+16.07%
11/13/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutralSell$84.00 ➝ $77.00-22.06%
8/26/2024 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
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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 Thursday, May 14, 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $106, reflecting a recent increase of 1.4%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
  • Starbucks Co. has a strong annualized dividend of $2.48, providing a dividend yield of 2.3%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Recent earnings reports show that Starbucks Co. exceeded analysts' expectations, with revenue growth of 8.8% compared to the previous year, suggesting strong operational performance.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 72.29% of the company's stock, indicating confidence from large financial entities in Starbucks Co.'s future prospects.
  • The company has a robust market capitalization of approximately $121.27 billion, positioning it as a major player in the coffee industry with potential for continued growth.

Starbucks
Bear Case

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

  • Starbucks Co. has a high dividend payout ratio of 187.88%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the long term.
  • Negative customer feedback regarding service and experience issues suggests that operational execution may need improvement, potentially affecting brand perception.
  • The company has reported a negative return on equity of 29.24%, indicating that it may not be effectively generating profits from its equity investments.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the company faces challenges in maintaining customer satisfaction, which could impact future sales and profitability.
  • Insider selling activity, with executives recently selling shares, may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future performance.

SBUX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 33 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Starbucks is $107.48, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.

33 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starbucks in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SBUX shares.

According to analysts, Starbucks's stock has a predicted upside of 1.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Starbucks's stock had 6 upgrades and 6 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Starbucks more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Starbucks is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SBUX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:SBUX) was last updated on 5/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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