Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol SBUX
  • Rev/Share 32.5922
  • Book/Share -7.0902
  • PB -12.217
  • Debt/Equity -3.2867
  • CurrentRatio 0.723
  • ROIC 0.0847

 

  • MktCap 98586062805.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.1404
  • PFCF 40.371
  • PE 53.2838
  • Debt/Assets 0.8311
  • DivYield 0.0283
  • 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

Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs and Close 1% of Locations
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks is eliminating 900 jobs and closing stores as part of its turnaround plan. The coffee chain plans to decrease its store count by 1%, leaving it with 18,300 locations in the United States and Canada.

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Starbucks Is Closing Shops and Cutting Costs as Its Turnaround Effort Continues
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

A year into its turnaround attempt, Starbucks says its strategy won't work in dozens of its locations—which are now set to close.

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Starbucks slashing 900 jobs, closing hundreds of stores in $1B cost-cutting plan
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

The company has posted six straight quarters of sales decline in the US as demand for its pricey lattes took a hit from consumers turning picky and competition ramping up.

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Starbucks to shutter stores, cut jobs in restructuring move
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB) announced on Thursday that it will close underperforming stores in North America and eliminate 900 jobs in a $1 billion restructuring effort. The move comes as the beverage retail giant has recorded six straight quarters of sales decline in the US as competition heats up.

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Starbucks is closing its iconic Capitol Hill Roastery, just minutes from its Seattle headquarters
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks announced Thursday it would close 1% of its corporate stores and lay off 900 non-retail staff. Among the closures will be its flagship Reserve Roastery in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.

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Starbucks Will Close Stores And Cut 900 Jobs In $1 Billion Restructuring
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks announced a massive $1 billion restructuring effort, CEO Brian Niccol announced in a letter to employees on Thursday, which will include closing 1% of stores in North America by the end of the fiscal year, cutting about 900 non-retail jobs, and renovating more than 1,000 coffee shops over the next year.

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Starbucks is cutting more jobs and closing stores as part of a $1 billion restructuring
SBUX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks the job cuts will be in non-retail positions, and many open positions will be closed.

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Starbucks: Value Has Suffered More Than Necessary; Give It A Break
SBUX
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks Corporation remains resilient despite post-pandemic challenges, cost pressures, and labor disputes, supported by a robust global brand and customer loyalty. SBUX's strategic marketing, strong rewards program, and work-friendly store atmosphere drive customer retention and global revenue growth, despite rising competition and inflation. The company's balance sheet is solid, with healthy cash flow, prudent debt management, and dividend sustainability, making it well-positioned for long-term stability.

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Starbucks Ruined by CEO Niccol
SBUX
Published: September 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Brian Niccol has been Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) CEO for a year.

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Chipotle vs. Starbucks: Which Restaurant Titan Can Rebound Stronger?
CMG, SBUX
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG leans on innovation and expansion, while SBUX battles margin pressure in its turnaround race.

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Starbucks Faces Scrutiny as CEO's Pay Is 6,666 Times That of the Median Barista
SBUX
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol made $95.8 million in 2024. The average barista made just $14,674.

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Carlyle, EQT among final bidders for Starbucks' China operations: report
CG, SBUX
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Carlyle Group, EQT, HongShan Capital, Boyu Capital, and Primavera Capital have emerged as the final bidders for a controlling stake in Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB)' China operations, according to sources cited by Reuters. Binding offers are due in early October, with a potential agreement expected by the end of the month, people familiar with the matter said.

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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
SBUX
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks (SBUX) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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3 Potential Rate Cut Winners for Your Portfolio
BA, DPZ, SBUX
Published: September 09, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Every investor is preparing for the United States Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September 2025, which will shift the fundamental makeup of the entire S&P 500. While the most popular names today may continue to rise, other logical ways exist to create additional upside in a specific group of companies that will benefit even more from lower interest rates.

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on first-year changes: Here's what to know
SBUX
Published: September 09, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNBC's Kate Rogers speaks to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol to discuss the company's turnaround strategy.

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Starbucks to use AI to track inventory, free up baristas to connect
SBUX
Published: September 04, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Positive

Next time a Starbucks barista tells you that your favorite latte flavor is out of stock, blame artificial intelligence.

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Starbucks to launch protein-packed cold foam, lattes later this month
SBUX
Published: September 02, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks is adding protein-packed cold foam and lattes to its menu starting Sept. 29. The coffee chain is trying to appeal to customers who want to add more protein to their diets.

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Investors Heavily Search Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Here is What You Need to Know
SBUX
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks (SBUX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Starbucks Eyes China Partnership: Can It Unlock the Next Growth Cycle?
SBUX
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SBUX pursues a China partnership with 20+ interested parties, aiming to scale faster in its key growth market.

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Starbucks vs. Dutch Bros: Which Coffee Stock is a Better Buy Now?
BROS, SBUX
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BROS' rapid shop growth, youth-focused brand, and rising estimates give it the edge over SBUX in the evolving coffee market.

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Customers are rushing to coffee shops like Starbucks, Dunkin' thanks to the pumpkin-spice latte ‘halo effect'
SBUX
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks sees foot traffic spike 24% thanks to PSLs. “It's great just to get people in the door,” analysts say.

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Starbucks taking bids for China business: report
SBUX
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB) is currently seeking bids for a stake in its China business, with the potential valuation of this unit reaching up to $10 billion, according to a Reuters report. China represents Starbucks' largest market outside the US, contributing more than 8% of the company's global revenue.

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Starbucks expects non-binding bids for China business within two weeks, sources say
SBUX
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Starbucks has asked a short-listed group of potential bidders to submit non-binding bids for a stake in its China business within the next two weeks, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Trump Wins
AAPL, ADP, BAM, BEPC, BN, FTS, LMAT, MSFT, SBUX, SPY, TU, V, WCN
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

I like that Telus is deleveraging, and I'll be following how much revenue the co-location of cell towers could bring to the table now that Telus's tower network is half-owned by a third party. I see lots of smoke around the U.S. economy. If goods prices increase, consumers will have difficulty coping with more inflation. It could lead to a softer job market. Microsoft crushed expectations with another strong quarter.

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The Big 3: AVGO, WMT, SBUX
AVGO, SBUX, WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

From A.I. to retail, @Theotrade's Don Kaufman is bearish on all of today's Big 3. He believes technicals are working against Broadcom (AVGO), braces volatility around Walmart's (WMT) earnings, and expects Starbucks' (SBUX) recovery story to take longer than investors expect.

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Starbucks Stock Falls 19% in 6 Months: Time to Buy or Stay Away?
SBUX
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

SBUX shares have lost 19% in six months as U.S. sales falter, margins shrink and its turnaround faces execution risks.

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How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers
CAVA, CMG, EAT, EATZ, MCD, PLAY, SBUX, WEN
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?

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Will New Beverage Innovation Revive Starbucks' U.S. Comparable Sales?
SBUX
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SBUX bets on protein cold foam, coconut water drinks and artisanal foods to revive slipping U.S. comparable sales.

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Starbucks CEO Is Too Cheap
SBUX
Published: August 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol must want to undermine the morale among some of his most critical workers.

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Starbucks to give all North America salaried employees 2% raise this year, company says
SBUX
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Starbucks will provide a modest 2% hike to all salaried employees in North America this year, the company told Reuters on Monday, as the coffee chain tries to keep a tight lid on costs as part of CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround efforts.

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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.