Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Price, News, Analysis

Technical Score (1D)

SELL

News Sentiment

BEARISH

Starbucks’ latest $1 million settlement with Florida’s Department of Legal Affairs obligates the company to cease race‑ or sex‑based hiring, promotion, and pay preferences and to submit annual compliance certifications for four years, while also refraining from joining board‑diversity‑quota organizations. The settlement imposes a modest operational burden but signals that regulators may scrutinize the firm’s diversity policies more closely nationwide, potentially raising compliance costs in the near term. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to reject most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling, while upholding a finding that Starbucks threatened to deny maternity leave benefits if employees unionized, underscores lingering labor‑relations risks that could translate into higher litigation expenses and employee unrest over the next few trading days. This legal backdrop may prompt investors to monitor any subsequent regulatory inquiries into the company’s employee‑organizing practices. Meanwhile, reports that Starbucks is evaluating a sale of a majority stake in its Japan business—valued at roughly $3 billion and accounting for about 9 % of its global footprint—introduce a potential capital‑raising opportunity that could offset future revenue losses from that market. The decision remains contingent on adviser input and market conditions, so traders should watch for any formal announcement or pricing guidance in the coming weeks. In sum, the settlement and court ruling highlight compliance and labor‑risk exposures that could affect short‑term earnings, while the Japan sale discussion adds a strategic capital‑allocation dimension that may reshape the company’s balance sheet. Keep an eye on regulatory filings for further details on the diversity commitments and on any formal sale documentation that could signal a shift in Starbucks’ global footprint.

SBUX|Analyst Targets

LOW TARGET

$81 -15.5%

3 analysts

MEAN TARGET

$112 +17.1%

28 analysts

HIGH TARGET

$143 +49.2%

15 analysts

PRICE RANGE

$81.00 - $143.00

SB / B / H / S / SS

8/14/20/3/1

DAILYIQ EST.

$113.52 (+18.5%)

SBUX|Company Info

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Restaurants

Exchange

NMS

Country

United States

Website

starbucks.com

Symbol

SBUX

Description

Starbucks Corporation is a global leader in the coffee industry, operating as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of premium coffee and related products. The company's core business revolves around its company-operated and licensed stores, which offer a wide array of beverages, including coffee, tea, and ready-to-drink options, alongside food items like pastries and sandwiches. Starbucks strategically segments its operations into North America, International, and Channel Development, reflecting its diverse global presence. Beyond its retail footprint, the company extends its brand reach through licensed stores and the distribution of packaged coffees and single-serve products under brands such as Starbucks Coffee and Teavana. Founded in 1971, Starbucks has established a strong competitive position by cultivating a premium brand image and offering a differentiated customer experience.

SBUX|Insider Trading

Bought (1Y)

0 shares

Sold (1Y)

66,952.515 shares

$6.7M

KELLY SARAevp, chief partner officer

Tax Withholding1,453.695 shares2026-09-15

Niccol Brian Rchairman and ceo

Tax Withholding56,267 shares2026-09-09

BREWER BRADYceo, International

Sell2,229 shares2026-09-04

BREWER BRADYceo, International

Sell2,229 shares2026-08-05

BREWER BRADYceo, International

Sell2,229 shares2026-07-06

SBUX|Fundamentals

Neutral / mixed

Verdict: Neutral

✓Revenue growing year over year

✓Positive net margin

✓Positive operating cash flow

Net Margin

5.0%

Revenue CAGR

7.9%

Current Ratio

0.72x

Debt / Equity

-1.99x

Return on Equity

-22.9%

SBUX|Earnings Snapshot

Earnings Summary

Starbucks Corporation operates as a global coffee roaster, marketer, and retailer, with a diversified footprint across North America, International, and Channel Development segments, positioning it as a leading player in the consumer‑cyclical restaurant industry. In the most recent two quarters, revenue rose from $8.7616 billion in Q1 2025 to $9.456 billion in Q2 2025, a 8.4% increase, while EPS fell from $0.41 to $0.50, a 21.9% decline, indicating margin pressure despite top‑line growth. The company beat estimates in Q4 2024 (EPS $0.69 vs. $0.667) and Q3 2025 (EPS $0.52 vs. $0.556), but missed in Q1 2025 and Q2 2025, showing a mixed pattern of earnings performance. Historically, Starbucks has maintained steady revenue growth year over year, with EPS often trailing analyst expectations; for example, the 2024 fiscal year saw a 7.9% global comparable sales increase but a 31% EPS beat, underscoring a recurring theme of revenue expansion coupled with earnings volatility. Recent news highlights a court ruling on labor relations, a potential sale of its Japan unit, and a $100 million Nashville hub investment, all of which could influence short‑term earnings through litigation costs, capital allocation shifts, and corporate restructuring. Investors should watch the upcoming earnings call for updates on the Japan sale timeline, the Nashville hub’s operational rollout, and any changes to labor policy that may affect cost structures, as these factors will be key to understanding the company’s near‑term earnings trajectory.

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EPS

EstBeatMiss

Qtr	Est	Actual	+/−
Q1'26	$0.60	-	-
Q3'26	$0.68	$0.85	+25.4%
Q2'26	$0.63	$0.50	-21.1%
Q3'25	$0.56	$0.52	-6.5%
Q2'25	$0.65	$0.50	-22.5%
Q1'25	$0.48	$0.41	-15.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss

Qtr	Est	Actual	+/−
Q1'26	$9.8B	-	-
Q3'26	$9.3B	$9.3B	-0.2%
Q2'26	$9.0B	$9.5B	+5.7%
Q3'25	-	$9.6B	-
Q2'25	-	$9.5B	-
Q1'25	-	$8.8B	-

Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context

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SBUX|Monthly Returns

Market Data

SBUX Stock Snapshot

SELL14/100

$95.98+$0.18 (0.2%)

Market cap: 110.20B
P/E ratio: 55.6
Day range: $95.11 – $96.95
News sentiment: 43/100 · Neutral
Analyst target: $112.23 (+16.9%)
Consensus: Hold · 46 analysts

52-week range+23.8% off low · -16.9% from high

$77.50$115.51

Price $95.98 DailyIQ Est. $113.52

Starbucks Corporation is trading in the middle of its 52-week range with momentum still pointing lower. In Consumer Cyclical, names this size usually take direction from sector flows before company-level news.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into SBUX?

RICH

At today's price, Starbucks Corporation needs to grow free cash flow about 29.6% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 8.56% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 10.9% a year, so the market is asking for 18.7 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis SBUX looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth: 29.6%
Historical FCF CAGR: 10.9%
Growth gap: +18.7 pts
Verdict: RICH
Discount rate (WACC): 8.56%
Beta: 0.90

Behaviour On Record

What SBUX's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d): 22.0% 52nd pct
Below its peak: -24.4%
vs 200-day average: -2.5%
Up days (1y): 51%

Starbucks Corporation is currently running 22.0% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against SBUX's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 52nd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 21.7%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

SBUX is trading -24.4% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -19.9%, and the deepest was -40.1% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -2.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 31st percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year SBUX closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On September specifically: over 13 years of records, SBUX finished the month higher 3 of 13 times, with a median return of -3.0% and an average of -2.3%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +6.2% on average, its weakest September at -2.3%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: SBUX has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 29 of 3,267 sessions (0.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +4.2% and -5.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, SBUX moved an average of 2.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +0.8% and a largest of -2.9%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-09-20 and 2026-09-18, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against SBUX's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of SBUX's sector?

Starbucks Corporation sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 10th of 11 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank: #10 of 11
Sector state: Improving
Sector rotation score: 10

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for SBUX?

CallsPuts

For Starbucks Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-09-25, 5 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.47), with at-the-money implied volatility around 35.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.9% move by that expiry — a range of about $93.18–$100.78.

Put/call ratio (2026-09-25): 0.47
ATM implied volatility: 35.5%
Total open interest: 6,974
Expected move by 2026-09-25: ±3.9% ($93.18–$100.78)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on SBUX?

Seaport Global most recently initiated coverage on Starbucks Corporation to Neutral on Sep 16, 2026. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action: Seaport Global — Neutral
90-day upgrades: 0
90-day downgrades: 0
Net rating momentum: 0

Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Price target
Sep 16, 2026	Seaport Global	Initiated	Neutral	-
Jul 31, 2026	BTIG	Reiterated	Buy	$115
Jul 30, 2026	UBS	Maintained	Neutral	$105 → $112
Jul 30, 2026	Citigroup	Maintained	Neutral	$108 → $112
Jul 30, 2026	BNP Paribas	Maintained	Underperform	$87 → $92
Jul 30, 2026	RBC Capital	Maintained	Sector Perform	$110 → $115
Jul 30, 2026	DA Davidson	Maintained	Neutral	$102 → $110
Jul 30, 2026	Evercore ISI Group	Maintained	Outperform	$115 → $120
Jul 30, 2026	Wells Fargo	Maintained	Overweight	$120 → $125
Jul 30, 2026	Morgan Stanley	Maintained	Overweight	$111 → $115
Jul 30, 2026	TD Cowen	Reiterated	Buy	$120
Jul 16, 2026	Wells Fargo	Maintained	Overweight	$115 → $120

SBUX Competitive Positioning

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is tracked alongside these names in Restaurants on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

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DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.$9.8B+0.39%
CAVACAVA Group, Inc.$5.8B+0.60%

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

43/100

Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive

BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles

What did this article say?

Starbucks agreed to pay $1 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by Florida’s Attorney General alleging race‑based hiring and pay discrimination. The settlement includes a voluntary agreement to modify certain employment practices, such as removing racial quotas and tying executive pay to race‑based mentorship participation. While the payout is modest relative to the company’s scale, the case highlights ongoing scrutiny of DEI policies and could prompt further regulatory attention. The resolution may reduce legal exposure but also signals a need for tighter compliance oversight. Investors should monitor any subsequent policy changes and potential impacts on brand perception.

What did this article say?

Starbucks (SBUX) has agreed to a $1 million settlement with Florida over a discrimination lawsuit, pledging to avoid race‑ or sex‑based hiring, promotion, and pay preferences. The company will also submit annual compliance certifications for four years and refrain from joining organizations that mandate board diversity quotas. While the settlement imposes a modest financial and operational burden, it does not indicate a material shift in earnings or strategic direction. The ruling may prompt closer scrutiny of SBUX’s diversity policies nationwide, but the impact on short‑term performance is limited.

What did this article say?

Dutch Bros (BROS) trades at a forward P/E of 38.45x, roughly 85% above the industry average and higher than Starbucks (SBUX). While the chain’s expansion and digital initiatives support growth, rising coffee and occupancy costs are expected to pressure EBITDA margins. The premium valuation relative to SBUX signals a potential overvaluation risk for investors comparing the two brands.

What did this article say?

Starbucks (SBUX) plans to open 600‑650 net new coffeehouses in fiscal 2026, with international markets driving a significant portion of the expansion. The company is adopting a more capital‑efficient model, shifting 90% of its international portfolio to licensed structures. International comparable sales rose 5.7% in Q3 2026, led by Japan, underscoring the strength of overseas growth.

What did this article say?

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to enforce most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling against Starbucks, but upheld a finding that the company illegally threatened to deny maternity leave benefits if employees unionized. This legal setback is limited in scope but signals potential labor‑relations risks and could increase litigation costs. The ruling may prompt further scrutiny of Starbucks’ employee‑organizing policies and influence future union activity at its stores.

What did this article say?

Starbucks is evaluating the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business, which could be valued at roughly $3 billion. The Japan unit, the company’s largest overseas operation, accounts for about 9% of global stores. A divestiture would provide significant cash and align with a broader portfolio reset strategy. The move mirrors a recent China joint‑venture, suggesting a shift toward more flexible ownership structures. Market reaction has been muted, with shares hovering near $97. The key question is whether the proceeds will be reinvested to accelerate growth elsewhere.

What did this article say?

Starbucks is evaluating the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business, potentially valuing the unit at about $3 billion. The move mirrors a recent China joint‑venture and signals a strategy to reduce capital exposure in mature markets. Proceeds would be redeployed to support the company’s U.S. turnaround, which has already shown strong comparable sales growth and EPS beats. The announcement is likely to be priced into the stock as a positive catalyst for future cash flow and guidance revisions.

What did this article say?

Starbucks is evaluating a majority sale of its Japan operation, which could be valued at roughly $3 billion. The Japanese unit accounts for about 9 % of the company’s global store count and is its largest overseas company‑operated market. A sale would provide a significant cash influx but would also remove a key revenue source and alter the company’s international footprint. The deal is still in early stages, with interest from private‑equity buyers focused on mature consumer brands. The outcome could materially affect future earnings and capital allocation strategies.

What did this article say?

Starbucks is committing $100 million to build a new Nashville hub that will support up to 2,000 support‑function jobs over five years. The expansion is part of a broader strategy to shift corporate functions from Seattle to lower‑cost locations while still maintaining a strong presence in the U.S. market. The company is also cutting 224 corporate roles, largely in Seattle, as part of the relocation effort. The move signals confidence in the Nashville market and a willingness to invest in long‑term growth infrastructure.

What did this article say?

Starbucks is evaluating the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business, which accounts for nearly 9% of its global store footprint. The potential transaction could value the Japanese operations at roughly $3 billion, following a similar divestiture in China. The move is part of a broader portfolio review and could signal a strategic shift toward core markets, but the outcome remains uncertain and may affect future earnings and capital allocation.

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership

25 tracked managers · $64.04B combined position · 12 adding, 11 trimming, 2 unchanged (latest 13F filings)

Manager	Trend	Shares Held	% of Co.	Position Value	Filed
Capital Research Global Investors	▲ Buy	109,649,535	9.55%	$11.21B	2026-08-12
Vanguard Group Inc	▲ Buy	114,410,675	9.96%	$9.63B	2026-01-29
Capital World Investors	▼ Sell	91,475,472	7.97%	$9.35B	2026-08-12
BlackRock, Inc.	▲ Buy	83,222,518	7.25%	$8.50B	2026-08-07
Invesco Ltd.	▲ Buy	38,497,546	3.35%	$3.93B	2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC	▲ Buy	28,569,031	2.49%	$2.91B	2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)	▲ Buy	26,301,027	2.29%	$2.69B	2026-08-13
Morgan Stanley	▼ Sell	19,928,895	1.74%	$2.04B	2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp	▼ Sell	15,473,992	1.35%	$1.58B	2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc	▲ Buy	13,691,224	1.19%	$1.40B	2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company	▼ Sell	13,372,261	1.16%	$1.37B	2026-08-14
Norges Bank	▼ Sell	12,985,276	1.13%	$1.33B	2026-08-12
Fisher Asset Management, LLC	▲ Buy	12,585,385	1.10%	$1.29B	2026-08-04
Northern Trust Corp	▲ Buy	12,306,545	1.07%	$1.26B	2026-08-13
Susquehanna International Group, LLP	▼ Sell	9,347,407	0.81%	$955.21M	2026-08-14
Loomis Sayles & Co L P	▼ Sell	9,132,297	0.80%	$933.23M	2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co	▼ Sell	7,760,008	0.68%	$807.51M	2026-08-12
Citadel Advisors LLC	• Hold	7,572,918	0.66%	$773.88M	2026-09-02
Wellington Management Group LLP	▲ Buy	5,059,540	0.44%	$517.03M	2026-08-14
Lone Pine Capital LLC	• Hold	5,561,954	0.48%	$470.54M	2025-11-14
Polen Capital Management LLC	▼ Sell	3,550,773	0.31%	$362.85M	2026-08-04
Citigroup Inc	▲ Buy	2,607,439	0.23%	$266.45M	2026-08-03
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.	▼ Sell	1,627,235	0.14%	$166.29M	2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC	▼ Sell	1,560,175	0.14%	$159.43M	2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.	▲ Buy	1,509,011	0.13%	$154.21M	2026-08-14

Q2 2026 flow:41.41M sh bought ($4.23B)24.43M sh sold ($2.50B)net +16.99M sh (+$1.73B)

Congressional Trading Activity

18 disclosed trades · ~$217.5K est. traded value · 6 buys, 12 sells

Member	Chamber	State	Type	Amount	Traded	Filed
Dan Newhouse	House	WA04	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-12-11	2026-01-15
Valerie Hoyle	House	OR04	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-09-23	2025-10-10
Lisa McClain	House	MI09	▲ Buy	$1K - $15K	2025-07-22	2025-08-13
Lisa McClain	House	MI09	▲ Buy	$1K - $15K	2025-06-17	2025-08-13
Marjorie Taylor Greene	House	GA14	▲ Buy	$1K - $15K	2025-05-05	2025-05-06
Bruce Westerman	House	AR04	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-04-21	2025-05-12
Josh Gottheimer	House	NJ05	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-04-17	2025-05-14
Dan Newhouse	House	WA04	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-04-11	2025-05-16
Jared Moskowitz	House	FL23	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-04-10	2025-05-09
Josh Gottheimer	House	NJ05	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-04-09	2025-05-14
Jefferson Shreve	House	IN06	▼ Sell	$15K - $50K	2025-04-07	2025-05-08
Julie Johnson	House	TX32	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2025-04-01	2025-05-14
Sheri Biggs	House	SC03	▼ Sell	$15K - $50K	2025-03-19	2025-10-05
Susie Lee	House	NV03	▼ Sell	$15K - $50K	2025-03-14	2025-04-11
Bruce Westerman	House	AR04	▲ Buy	$1K - $15K	2025-03-03	2025-04-16
Josh Gottheimer	House	NJ05	▲ Buy	$1K - $15K	2025-02-03	2025-03-06
Scott Scott Franklin	House	FL18	▲ Buy	$1K - $15K	2024-08-07	2025-07-03
Scott Scott Franklin	House	FL18	▼ Sell	$1K - $15K	2024-01-30	2025-07-03

SBUX·Starbucks Corporation

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What growth is priced into SBUX?

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Is money rotating into or out of SBUX's sector?

What is the options market pricing for SBUX?

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on SBUX?

SBUX Competitive Positioning

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