Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol SBUX
  • Rev/Share 32.5922
  • Book/Share -7.0902
  • PB -12.3678
  • Debt/Equity -3.2867
  • CurrentRatio 0.723
  • ROIC 0.0847

 

  • MktCap 99802753546.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.1404
  • PFCF 40.8693
  • PE 53.9414
  • Debt/Assets 0.8311
  • DivYield 0.0279
  • ROE -0.2405

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated SBUX Citigroup -- Neutral $84 $83 Oct. 30, 2025
Initiation SBUX Mizuho -- Neutral -- $84 Oct. 28, 2025
Reiterated SBUX Barclays -- Overweight $115 $95 Oct. 22, 2025
Reiterated SBUX UBS -- Neutral $100 $94 Oct. 21, 2025
Reiterated SBUX Morgan Stanley -- Overweight $103 $105 Oct. 20, 2025
Reiterated SBUX TD Cowen -- Hold $88 $84 Oct. 10, 2025
Upgrade SBUX Robert W. Baird Neutral Outperform -- $115 Aug. 12, 2025
Reiterated SBUX RBC Capital Mkts -- Outperform $100 $110 July 30, 2025
Downgrade SBUX Jefferies Hold Underperform -- $76 July 17, 2025
Reiterated SBUX Stifel -- Buy $92 $105 July 11, 2025

News

Is Starbucks' Store Portfolio Reset Enhancing Unit Economics?
SBUX
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

SBUX is closing underperforming cafes to concentrate sales in stronger stores, aiming to improve margins and unit-level profitability.

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Starbucks' Turnaround Makes a Strong Case for Long-Term Hold
SBUX
Published: January 07, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks NASDAQ: SBUX is in turnaround, and 2026 is forecast to be a pivotal year. CEO Brian Niccol's efforts are bearing fruit, and the stock price is poised to rebound.

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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
SBUX
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Starbucks (SBUX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025
BLMN, DENN, DRI, JACK, NDLS, PZZA, SBUX, WEN
Published: December 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Restaurant chains like Starbucks, Wendy's and Denny's announced that they were closing locations this year to help their businesses. U.S. restaurant traffic fell every month this year except for July, according to Black Box Intelligence data.

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Starbucks Winning Battle Against Labor
SBUX
Published: December 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Even if one posits that Starbucks Workers United is largely correct about its claims about how Starbucks Corp.

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Starbucks CEO calls AI 'co-pilot,' not replacement for workers amid company turnaround efforts
SBUX
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol reveals how the coffee giant uses artificial intelligence as a "co-pilot" for workers and not as a replacement.

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What Will Drive Starbucks (SBUX) Stock in 2026? 3 Important Factors Investors Must Watch.
SBUX
Published: December 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks is in the middle of turning its business around, with a focus on boosting customer engagement. Partnering with a Chinese investment firm to bolster its position in China could help Starbucks achieve long-term success in that critical market.

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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
SBUX
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Starbucks (SBUX) concluded the recent trading session at $88.33, signifying a -1.22% move from its prior day's close.

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Starbucks brings in new chief technology officer from Amazon Grocery
AMZN, SBUX
Published: December 19, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks announced Friday that it has hired a new chief technology officer, Amazon veteran Anand Varadarajan. Varadarajan, who spent the last 19 years at Amazon, most recently led technology and supply chain for the tech giant's worldwide grocery stores business.

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Starbucks taps Amazon's Anand Varadarajan as new chief technology officer
AMZN, SBUX
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks said on Friday it has appointed Anand Varadarajan as its new chief technology, effective January 19, as CEO Brian Niccol pushes a tech revamp in stores to make labor more efficient.

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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
SBUX
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Starbucks (SBUX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Get Paid 8.5% To Buy Starbucks Stock At A 30% Discount
SBUX
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

At about $85.35 a share, Starbucks (SBUX) is trading roughly 25% below its 52-week high as investors weigh slower traffic trends, near-term margin pressure, and a turnaround that is taking longer to play out.

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Starbucks CEO says the Company 'Lost Our Focus'
SBUX
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Wall Street Journal
Sentiment: Negative

At WSJ CEO Council, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol shared why he believes the coffee company is in the midst of a turnaround.⁠ #Starbucks #Coffee #WSJ

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Starbucks Workers United holds rally in NYC as strikes continue for a third week
SBUX
Published: December 04, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks Workers United held a rally in New York City outside the Empire State Building as its open-ended strike continued for a third week. Baristas launched a strike on Starbucks Red Cup Day last month, seeking new proposals from the company at address its top issues to finalize a contract.

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Investors Heavily Search Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Here is What You Need to Know
SBUX
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Starbucks (SBUX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Starbucks To Pay $38.9 Million To Settle Violations Of New York City Labor Law
SBUX
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

With allegations of unfair labor practices a major point of contention in the ongoing “Red Cup Rebellion” strike, Starbucks has agreed to pay $35.5 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers, plus $3.4 million in civil penalties, for violating New York City's Fair Workweek Law, according to New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

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Starbucks: Over-Caffeinated Valuation, Foamy Dividend Safety - Sell
SBUX
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Starbucks (SBUX) is rated a sell due to ongoing margin pressure, weak earnings, and an unattractive risk/reward profile despite operational improvements. SBUX posted its first positive global comp in seven quarters, but operating margins collapsed to 9.4% and EPS declined, with the dividend barely covered. Competitive pressures in China and the U.S., high coffee costs, and a premium valuation (35x trailing earnings) further challenge the turnaround story.

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Starbucks Reaches $38.9 Million Settlement With NYC on Worker Protection Violations
SBUX
Published: December 01, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The global coffee chain will pay $35.5 million to more than 15,000 workers, along with $3.4 million in civil penalties and costs, the city said.

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Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it denied them regular shifts, cut hours
SBUX
Published: December 01, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

“This (law) is notoriously challenging to manage and this isn't just Starbucks issue, nearly every retailer in the city faces these roadblocks,” a company spokeswoman said.

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Why Is Starbucks (SBUX) Up 4.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
SBUX
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Starbucks baristas escalate strike on Black Friday
SBUX
Published: November 28, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

The Starbucks workers' union said on Friday it is escalating an indefinite strike to more than 120 stores and 85 cities, demanding higher pay and staffing levels at the coffee chain. The walkout, which is set to be the longest strike in the history of Starbucks, began on its Red Cup Day on November 13 with 65 stores and more than 40 cities.

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Starbucks baristas escalate strike on Black Friday: Here's what to know
SBUX
Published: November 28, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Kate Rogers joins 'Money Movers' with the latest news on Starbucks.

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SBUX Green Apron Gains Traction: Will Staffing Boost Traffic?
SBUX
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks' Green Apron push lifts service scores and speeds, but sustained traffic gains hinge on consistent staffing as holiday demand builds.

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Trade Tracker: Stephanie Link buys Dick's Sporting Goods and buys more Starbucks
DKS, SBUX
Published: November 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail her latest buys in some consumer stocks.

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BROS vs. SBUX: Which Beverage Chain Offers More Upside Right Now?
BROS, SBUX
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dutch Bros' accelerating shop growth and rising digital mix stand out against Starbucks' traffic and execution challenges.

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Starbucks barista strike expands nationwide days after NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's boycott call
SBUX
Published: November 21, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

A New York beanery joined the labor stoppage that has so far impacted more than two dozen locations.

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Starbucks union escalates strike across the U.S.
SBUX
Published: November 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

One week into what baristas have threatened to make the “largest, longest” strike in Starbucks' history, the Workers United union said it is adding more than two dozen new cities and stores to its strike count. The union said Thursday it will now be striking at 95 stores in 65 cities, with some 2,000 baristas now engaged in the action.

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Starbucks ‘Red Cup Rebellion' Strike Spreads To More Stores, Cities And Key East Coast Hub
SBUX
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

One week into the Starbucks Workers United strike over unfair labor practices, union protests have expanded to 30 stores in 25 new cities, including disruptions at the company's largest East Coast distribution facility in York, PA, bringing the total to 95 stores across 65 cities participating in the open-ended ULP strike.

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Final Trades: Alphabet, Starbucks and Welltower
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Published: November 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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Starbucks Down 15% in a Year: Time to Buy the Stock or Stay Cautious?
SBUX
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

SBUX slips 15% as rising costs, soft traffic and a slow turnaround pressure margins despite early signs of stabilization.

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About Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

  • IPO Date 1992-06-26
  • Website https://www.starbucks.com
  • Industry Restaurants
  • CEO Brian R. Niccol
  • Employees 361000

Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, single serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items. The company also licenses its trademarks through licensed stores, and grocery and foodservice accounts. The company offers its products under the Starbucks, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi brands. As of October 3, 2021, it operated 16,826 company-operated and licensed stores in North America; and 17,007 company-operated and licensed stores internationally. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.