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SBUX Stock Forecast: Starbucks Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Nov 2026
$105
+0.33% on the day

The 35 Wall Street analysts covering Starbucks Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $110 — +5.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$119.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
78/ 100
Median analyst target
$110
Analysts covering
35
Revenue$9.3B−1.4% y/y
Operating income$1.2B
Net income$1.0B
Free cash flow$1.4B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
+10.6%
YTD
+26.8%
1Y
+32.8%
From 52W high
−3.5%
From 52W low
+35.1%
$78
$108
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SBUX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Starbucks Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
78/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
94
Volatility
80
Momentum
78
Accruals
77
Quality
72
Growth
69
Revisions
67
Value
31
Size
2

Issuance (94): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Value (31): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

SBUX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SBUX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$90$100$110$120$130$140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SBUXHigh $141Median $110Low $82

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says35 analysts
14 Buy18 Hold3 Sell
Low $82Median $110High $141

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 Nov 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$104 → $107
2 Nov 2026GuggenheimMaintainsNeutral$97 → $103
30 Oct 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$115
30 Oct 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$110
30 Oct 2026TD CowenReiteratesBuy$120
23 Oct 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral$115 → $105
21 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
21 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$125 → $120
20 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
20 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$112 → $104
9 Oct 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$110
9 Oct 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
8 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$112 → $105
8 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
29 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$112 → $105
29 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
16 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesNeutral—
16 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesNeutral—
31 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$115
31 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

SBUX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Nov 2026, Starbucks Corp. returned +32.8% against +11.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SBUX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SBUXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SBUX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.6%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
47.2×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
−15.6×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
24.0×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−4.5%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
408.4%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.8%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
6.7%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−22.9%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.6%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.4%

Higher than 82% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Starbucks Corp. has a market value of $119.4B and an enterprise value of $137.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $38.3B. The latest quarter shrank 4.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.0B, a 5.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.73.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.6B.

  • Starbucks Corp. spent $2.8B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 1.1B.

  • Trailing P/E: 47.2×; forward P/E: 28.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.41%, paying out 143% of earnings.

  • Starbucks Corp. employs 381,000 people — $101K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SBUX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SBUXStarbucks Corp.$119.4B78
MCDMcDonald's Corp.$186.1B62
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$43.6B70
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$42.7B42
QSRRestaurant Brands International, Inc.$33.6B55
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$25.1B67
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$16.9B73

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News

Latest SBUX news & analysis

Starbucks Q4 Earnings Call Highlights Turnaround and 2027 Growth Plans

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026positive

On its Q4 earnings call, Starbucks highlighted a turnaround focused on stronger coffeehouse sales, digital innovation, global expansion and cost savings, with sustained growth targeted for fiscal 2027.

Why it matters — These priorities outline the company's stated approach to its turnaround and planned growth through fiscal 2027.

Why Starbucks (SBUX) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026positive

The Zacks Investment Research headline describes Starbucks as a top stock for the long term and points readers to the Zacks Focus List as a way to identify stocks for an investment portfolio.

Why it matters — SBUX watchers may note the article’s favorable long-term framing and its reference to the Zacks Focus List.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that Starbucks has recently been among the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users, and says it is worth exploring what may lie ahead for the stock.

Why it matters — The item highlights recent investor attention to SBUX without providing further details about the company or its outlook.

These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026neutral

The Zacks item discusses using the Zacks Earnings ESP to identify stocks that may beat quarterly earnings estimates. The provided excerpt does not identify the stocks or provide SBUX-specific information.

Why it matters — The excerpt offers no Starbucks-specific earnings details, so its relevance to SBUX watchers is limited.

Starbucks: Here's Why I See The Bear Case Losing Steam - Buy

Seeking Alpha · 2 Nov 2026positive

Seeking Alpha says Starbucks is rated a buy after earnings, citing labor investments and an earnings recovery underway. The company is investing over $500 million in additional labor and $150,000 per store in coffeehouse upgrades, with recent results suggesting labor investments are improving efficiency.

Why it matters — The reported investments and efficiency results may affect how SBUX watchers assess the company’s customer experience and operating performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SBUX stock

What is the SBUX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 35 Wall Street analysts covering Starbucks Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $110, with estimates ranging from $82 to $141. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SBUX stock a buy right now?

Of the 35 analysts covering Starbucks Corp., 14 rate it a Buy, 18 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Starbucks Corp. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SBUX?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Starbucks Corp. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (94 of 100).

Will SBUX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 35 analysts implies +5.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Starbucks Corp. 78 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SBUX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Starbucks Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SBUX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $82 to $141 over the next 12 months.

How has SBUX stock performed over the past year?

Starbucks Corp. returned +32.8% over the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Starbucks Corp. do?

Starbucks Corp. is a global coffeehouse and specialty beverage company that roasts, markets, and sells coffee, tea, and related products through a broad network of company-operated and licensed stores.

What is the latest news on SBUX?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Nov 2026): "Starbucks Q4 Earnings Call Highlights Turnaround and 2027 Growth Plans". On its Q4 earnings call, Starbucks highlighted a turnaround focused on stronger coffeehouse sales, digital innovation, global expansion and cost savings, with sustained growth targeted for fiscal 2027.

Company

About Starbucks Corp.

Starbucks Corp. is a global coffeehouse and specialty beverage company that roasts, markets, and sells coffee, tea, and related products through a broad network of company-operated and licensed stores. Starbucks Corp. serves customers with handcrafted espresso drinks, brewed coffee, cold beverages, bakery items, breakfast and lunch foods, and seasonal menu offerings designed for everyday consumption. Beyond its cafes, the company also distributes packaged coffee, single-serve products, ready-to-drink beverages, and other branded items through grocery, retail, and foodservice channels. Its business is organized around North America, International, and Channel Development segments, giving it a presence across consumer markets in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Starbucks Corp. is a widely recognized brand in the food and beverage industry and plays a major role in global specialty coffee retail.

CEO Mr. Brian R. Niccol · 381,000 employees · United States · https://www.starbucks.com