Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol SBUX
  • Rev/Share 32.2856
  • Book/Share -6.757
  • PB -13.1826
  • Debt/Equity -3.6282
  • CurrentRatio 0.7558
  • ROIC 0.1103

 

  • MktCap 101348172000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.4332
  • PFCF 36.6526
  • PE 38.4887
  • Debt/Assets 0.8287
  • DivYield 0.0269
  • ROE -0.3483

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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 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
Reiterated SBUX Barclays -- Overweight $98 $108 June 26, 2025
Reiterated SBUX Citigroup -- Neutral $84 $95 June 12, 2025
Reiterated SBUX RBC Capital Mkts -- Outperform $95 $100 June 11, 2025
Downgrade SBUX TD Cowen Buy Hold -- $90 May 29, 2025
Downgrade SBUX Goldman Buy Neutral -- $85 April 30, 2025
Reiterated SBUX Wells Fargo -- Overweight $125 $100 April 22, 2025
Upgrade SBUX Jefferies Underperform Hold -- $76 April 9, 2025

News

Starbucks CEO tells employees to be more effective after fresh round of layoffs
SBUX
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks' top boss made it clear to employees during an internal forum that they need to improve their efficiency in making decisions amid turnaround efforts.

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Starbucks's China comeback relies on right partner, brewing back the vibe
SBUX
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

As Starbucks tries to revive its faltering business in China, analysts say strategic partnerships and returning to its roots as a place where customers come for a coffee "experience" offer the best bet to beat intense competition and deflationary woes.

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When Do You Sell A Winner? - January Dividend Income Report
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Published: March 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

BlackRock is an interesting case study as I sold it for a nice profit even though the company's investment thesis is still intact. However, some metrics aren't as strong as before. I have a Telus position in one of my other portfolios. I've actively monitored its cash flow metrics. Brookfield Renewable reported another solid quarter with FFO per unit up 21%. The company's hydroelectric, wind, solar, and distributed energy businesses all contributed positively despite weaker North American hydrology affecting hydroelectric generation.

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Starbucks poaches Nordstrom CFO as executive shake-up continues
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Published: March 04, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Nordstrom CFO Cathy Smith will join Starbucks, replacing its current chief financial officer Rachel Ruggeri. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has shaken up the leadership team since joining the coffee chain in September.

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Meta (META) and Starbucks (SBUX) Show That Cutting Jobs Leads to Bonuses
META, SBUX
Published: March 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

[00:00:04] Doug McIntyre: So Meta, owner of owner, of Facebook, among other things founded by Zuckerberg in his room in Harvard, I think, in 2004 is now the second richest man in the world.

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Starbucks Shifts Away From Discounts, Toward Premium
SBUX
Published: February 28, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

On January 28, 2025, Starbucks (SBUX 0.53%) held its first-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings conference call. The call marked an important checkpoint in new CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" turnaround strategy, focusing on restoring the company's core identity as a premium coffeehouse experience.

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Starbucks layoffs impact more than 600 workers in Washington state
SBUX
Published: February 27, 2025 by: GeekWire
Sentiment: Negative

Layoffs at Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks will impact 612 workers in Washington according to a new filing from the state's Employment Security Department on Thursday.

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Starbucks is struggling to grow sales in China. Here's why
SBUX
Published: February 26, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks is facing competition from lower priced alternatives while the Chinese consumer is under increased economic pressure.

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A 'Grande' Starbucks Special Situation
SBUX
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks' declining coffeehouse vibe, not pricing or product quality, has led to reduced customer visits and spending, highlighting the need for a strategic shift. CEO Brian Niccol aims to restore the coffeehouse ambiance, streamline operations, and enhance customer experience, which aligns with my observations and expectations. Niccol's track record at Chipotle and his equity-based compensation align his interests with shareholders, suggesting he can successfully execute the turnaround strategy.

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Starbucks Stock Jumps 13% in a Month: Time to Buy, Hold, or Cash Out?
SBUX
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SBUX to benefit from its turnaround strategy, operational efficiencies and efforts to enhance the in-store experience.

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Final Trades: Starbucks, Astrazeneca, Western Union and the IYR
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Published: February 25, 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 to lay off 1,100 workers and cut these 13 drinks amid lackluster sales
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Published: February 25, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees and eliminate hundreds of open and unfilled positions, CEO Brian Niccol said on Monday.

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Starbucks is removing these 13 menu items from its menu next week
SBUX
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks announced on Monday it would be laying off 1,100 corporate employees. The coffee chain also said it would be removing 13 menu items on March 4.

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Starbucks to Cut 1,100 Corporate Employees in Move Toward 'Smaller, More Nimble' Teams
SBUX
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks (SBUX) plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees, CEO Brian Niccol said Monday, while also leaving several hundred open positions unfilled.

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Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate jobs — or 7% of non-store workers in latest layoffs
SBUX
Published: February 24, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral

Layoffs are part of a broader effort by new CEO Brian Niccol to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

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Starbucks announces significant layoffs under CEO's turnaround plan
SBUX
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB) is laying off approximately 1,000 corporate employees as part of its new CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround plan. “Our intent is to operate more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and drive better integration,” Niccol wrote in a letter to staff.

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Starbucks to eliminate 1,100 corporate roles
SBUX
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said on Monday the coffee chain has decided to eliminate 1,100 corporate roles.

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Retail Coffee Chains Market Projected to Reach USD 176.65 Billion by 2032 | Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Second Cup
SBUX
Published: February 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

“Starbucks aims to open 1,000 stores in India by 2028, tapping into the booming coffee market in tier-2 and tier-3 cities” “Starbucks aims to open 1,000 stores in India by 2028, tapping into the booming coffee market in tier-2 and tier-3 cities”

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These Were the 5 Top-Performing Stocks in the Nasdaq-100 in January 2025
ARM, CEG, META, SBUX, TEAM
Published: February 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The first full month of 2025 is in the books, and the stock market is off to a decent start. The major indexes -- the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average -- were up 2.7%, 1.6%, and 4.7%, respectively.

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Why this analyst says buy Chevron stock and skip Starbucks
CVX, SBUX
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

In today's Good Buy or Goodbye segment, Genter Capital Management CEO and president Dan Genter joins host Julie Hyman to share his investment recommendations. Genter identifies Chevron (CVX) as a compelling buy opportunity, highlighting several catalysts.

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Digesting Super Bowl Ads, Dunkin' & Starbucks Plans, and Some Weight Loss Drug News
SBUX
Published: February 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Dylan Lewis discuss:

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Starbucks Makes Big Bet On Day After Super Bowl: Data Shows The Move May Have Won
SBUX
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks Corporation SBUX is one of many companies that benefitted from Super Bowl LIX's record viewership on Sunday Feb. 9.

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Up 22% This Year, Is Starbucks a Buy?
SBUX
Published: February 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Starbucks (SBUX 0.14%) is a double-edged sword for investors right now. Shares have been on a run thus far in 2025, and the company managed to beat on earnings in its most recent quarter, but there's still a lot of work to be done.

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Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs
SBUX
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

The fight over businesses' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is heading to the courtroom. This week, a lawsuit was filed against coffee giant Starbucks over DEI practices which the suit claims break the law.That lawsuit, filed by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a republican, says the chain is allowing race discrimination.

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Starbucks' CEO is planning a huge expansion in the Middle East and China
SBUX
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Brian Niccol, Starbucks' CEO, said the company is considering a large expansion in the Middle East and China. The brand will open 500 new outlets in the Middle East in the next five years, he said.

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Final Trades: Agnico Eagle Mines, Freeport-McMoran, Starbucks and the KWEB
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Published: February 13, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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

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Wall Street sets Starbucks stock price for the next 12 months
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Published: February 13, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

Thanks to recent strong Q1 earnings and major expansion plans in China, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock is flying high right now.

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Dunkin's Super Bowl ad hits Starbucks where it's already hurting
SBUX
Published: February 10, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Dunkin' roasted Starbucks in its Super Bowl advertisement. The ad, starring Ben and Casey Affleck, took shots at Starbucks' long wait times and over-customization.

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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.