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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$108
−0.22% on the day

The 36 Wall Street analysts covering Starbucks Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $112 — +4.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$123.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
90 / 100
Median analyst target
$112
Analysts covering
36
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.6%
1M
+2.0%
YTD
+30.4%
1Y
+19.6%
From 52W high
−0.2%
From 52W low
+40.9%
$76
$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 13 Aug 2026
90 / 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
95
Accruals
92
Revisions
91
Volatility
88
Momentum
75
Quality
70
Growth
55
Value
41
Size
2

Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Value (41): 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 quant trader with fourteen 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$100$120$140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SBUXHigh $143Median $112Low $81

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

What Wall Street says36 analysts
16 Buy17 Hold3 Sell
Low $81Median $112High $143

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$115
30 July 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform$87 → $92
30 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$108 → $112
30 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$102 → $110
30 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$115 → $120
30 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$111 → $115
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$110 → $115
30 July 2026TD CowenReiteratesBuy$120
30 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$105 → $112
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$120 → $125
16 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$110 → $111
16 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
16 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$115 → $120
16 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
14 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
14 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$101 → $108
14 May 2026TD CowenUpgradeBuy—
14 May 2026TD CowenUpgradeBuy$106 → $120
6 May 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—

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

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SBUX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+8.8%
Analysts raising
6
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
62.7×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
−16.1×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
24.9×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.4%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
87.2%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.9%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
5.2%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−22.9%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.0%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.3%

Higher than 52% of US dividend payers

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

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.$123.7B
90
MCDMcDonald's Corp.$192.7B
64
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$41.9B
54
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$41.8B
52
QSRRestaurant Brands International, Inc.$34.8B
63
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$25.6B
72
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$16.7B
89

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Starbucks Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest SBUX news & analysis

Income Investors Have Small Window To Collect These Dividend Payments

24/7 Wall Street · 14 Aug 2026neutral

24/7 Wall Street reports that income investors have a small window this month to capture a wave of dividend payments that will be locked in. The report notes the narrow timing for investors seeking to collect these payouts.

Why it matters — A SBUX watcher would care because it highlights dividend payment timing and income-oriented considerations relevant to Starbucks as a dividend-paying stock.

The Big 3: INTC, SBUX, CAT

Schwab Network · 12 Aug 2026positive

In a Schwab Network segment, TheoTrade's Don Kaufman discussed three stocks, remaining bearish on Caterpillar and Intel but offering a bullish take on Starbucks (SBUX).

Why it matters — This note highlights that a market commentator holds a positive view on Starbucks, which SBUX watchers may find relevant to sentiment.

The S&P 500 Yield Is the Lowest in History: 5 Members of the Legacy Index Yield 6% or More

24/7 Wall Street · 12 Aug 2026neutral

The news item observes that the S&P 500's dividend yield has reached its lowest level in history, while noting that five legacy members of the index still offer yields of 6% or more. It highlights investor interest in S&P 500 dividend stocks as sources of dependable passive income and total return.

Why it matters — As a widely held dividend-paying S&P 500 constituent, Starbucks watchers may consider how broader index yield trends and the market's historically low overall yield frame the relative appeal of its dividend.

Starbucks is ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss as employer costs climb

Business Insider · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Starbucks will stop covering GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss for benefits-eligible employees starting in October. The change comes as these drugs account for a growing share of employers' healthcare spending.

Why it matters — SBUX watchers would note the move as a cost-management step tied to rising employer healthcare expenses from GLP-1 drugs.

Brian Niccol's Turnaround Is Working, and Starbucks Has Rewarded Long-Term Believers

24/7 Wall Street · 5 Aug 2026positive

Per the article, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround is working and has rewarded long-term believers. The piece also recalls Starbucks marking its 40th birthday in early 2011 by removing the wordmark from its logo, leaving only the green siren.

Why it matters — A SBUX watcher would care because the report suggests the company's strategic effort under its CEO is producing results that benefit long-term shareholders.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SBUX stock

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

The 36 Wall Street analysts covering Starbucks Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $112, with estimates ranging from $81 to $143. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SBUX stock a buy right now?

Of the 36 analysts covering Starbucks Corp., 16 rate it a Buy, 17 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Starbucks Corp. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SBUX?

As at 13 Aug 2026, Starbucks Corp. ranks 90 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 (95 of 100).

Will SBUX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 36 analysts implies +4.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Starbucks Corp. 90 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 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: $81 to $143 over the next 12 months.

How has SBUX stock performed over the past year?

Starbucks Corp. returned +19.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Starbucks Corp. do?

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse and beverage company that serves brewed coffee, espresso drinks, cold beverages, teas, and food items through company-operated and licensed stores. Starbucks also sells packaged coffee, ready-to-drink beverages, and other branded products, extending its reach beyond cafés into grocery, retail, and convenience channels.

What is the latest news on SBUX?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 14 Aug 2026): "Income Investors Have Small Window To Collect These Dividend Payments". 24/7 Wall Street reports that income investors have a small window this month to capture a wave of dividend payments that will be locked in. The report notes the narrow timing for investors seeking to collect these payouts.

Company

About Starbucks Corp.

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse and beverage company that serves brewed coffee, espresso drinks, cold beverages, teas, and food items through company-operated and licensed stores. Starbucks also sells packaged coffee, ready-to-drink beverages, and other branded products, extending its reach beyond cafés into grocery, retail, and convenience channels. The company’s business spans retail stores, digital ordering, loyalty programs, and consumer packaged goods, making it a major participant in the global specialty coffee market. Its operations are organized around store-based beverage service, licensed retail partnerships, and product distribution, with a strong focus on customer experience, brand consistency, and everyday beverage consumption.

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