Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this coffee chain have returned -4.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, to which Starbucks belongs, has lost 2.1% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Starbucks is expected to post earnings of $0.71 per share, indicating a change of +36.5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.4% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.59 points to a change of +21.6% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.1%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.13 indicates a change of +21.1% from what Starbucks is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.6%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Starbucks.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Starbucks, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $9.32 billion indicates a year-over-year change of -2.6%. For the current and next fiscal years, $38.03 billion and $39.64 billion estimates indicate +2.3% and +4.2% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryStarbucks reported revenues of $9.32 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -1.4%. EPS of $0.85 for the same period compares with $0.5 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.44 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -1.22%. The EPS surprise was +28.79%.
Over the last four quarters, Starbucks surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Starbucks is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Starbucks. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Brian Niccol's first two years at the helm of Starbucks (SBUX.O) have been a qualified success as his focus on store improvements and marketing has brought customers back to the world's largest coffeehouse chain.
The "Back to Starbucks" restructuring strategy, however, has raised costs and squeezed margins. For Niccol, who marks two years as CEO on Wednesday, it will be the next two years that could determine if he can translate that recovery into the sustainable profits investors are demanding.
Starbucks had posted three consecutive quarters of falling comparable sales when Niccol took the reins in September 2024, underscoring customer dissatisfaction with long wait times, promotions that missed the mark and a complicated menu.
The declines would continue for another three quarters before sales started to recover, rising to 7.9% in the fiscal third quarter ended June 28 and marking the fourth straight quarter of improvement.
Rather than prioritizing near-term margins, Niccol has emphasised customer satisfaction, a philosophy that has underpinned Starbucks' decision to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on additional staffing to reduce wait times, and store improvements aimed at restoring the coffeehouse atmosphere that had helped make Starbucks a global brand.
The strategy harks back to Niccol's playbook from his previous job as Chipotle Mexican Grill's (CMG.N) CEO. There, he acknowledged the chain's shortcomings and revived sales after its food-safety crisis, burnishing his reputation as a brand-centered executive.
Under him, Starbucks has also emphasized marketing efforts, such as the company's product placement recently in the movie "The Devil Wears Prada 2".
Shares popped 24% on the day Niccol's hiring was announced. They have risen 30% since, lagging the broader S&P 500 index's roughly 40% gain, but performing better than declines at peers like McDonald's (MCD.N) and Chipotle over the same period.
"You can look at all sorts of stock metrics, but if the customer's not happy, it's not relevant," said Jake Dollarhide, CEO of Longbow Asset Management, an investor in Starbucks. Dollarhide said he was skeptical of the turnaround as recently as six months ago, but has been won over by improvements in service time.
Those gains, however, have come at a cost. Starbucks has spent at least $500 million on labor investments as part of the reorganization, contributing to a decline in operating margin after Niccol took over.
As of the fiscal third quarter, operating margin was 12.9%, down from 15.8% in the same quarter two years earlier, according to LSEG data. The decline was steeper in North America — its largest market — where margin dropped to 13.6% from 21% in those periods.
"We will have to see if those investments pay off," said Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist of Annex Wealth Management.
A Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement the turnaround's investments in employees are "supporting sustained business momentum."
JOB CUTS, STORE CLOSURES
Niccol has already started laying the groundwork for the next phase, offering executives stock awards tied to cost-cutting targets through fiscal 2027.
Starbucks has closed hundreds of stores, including its once-celebrated Seattle roastery, and cut jobs at its corporate offices. In China, Starbucks sold control of its operations this year to revive growth in a market where low-cost rivals, including Luckin (LC0Ay.D), have gained market share.
The China deal is an example of Starbucks' corporate restructuring under Niccol that makes the brand "well positioned to convert stronger organic sales growth to profit growth," said Jim Sanderson, analyst at Northcoast Research.
But significant challenges remain. Starbucks has yet to reach a first labor contract with its U.S. barista union, which called for a consumer boycott in August.
The company has also faced scrutiny over its labor relations and abandoned an AI inventory-management system meant to help address persistent product challenges, though that has not dissuaded Wall Street.
"I'm impressed with how he takes full responsibility for his mistakes and is not afraid to pivot," Dollarhide said.
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Focus List Spotlight: Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) Starbucks is a global roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee, operating in 90 markets worldwide. As of March 29, 2026, the company had 41,129 company-operated and licensed stores. The United States and China represented 61% of the global portfolio, with 16,944 stores in the United States and 7,991 in China.
SBUX, a #3 (Hold) stock, was added to the Focus List on August 16, 2019 at $95.93 per share. Since then, shares have increased 8.9% to $104.47.
Eight analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.17 to $2.58. SBUX also boasts an average earnings surprise of 8.4%.
Additionally, SBUX's earnings are expected to grow 21.1% for the current fiscal year.
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A San Diego Starbucks supervisor is trying to boot the union from his store after claiming workers were shut out of key decisions — including an open-ended Christmas strike leaving employees scrambling for hours.
Joe Emmenegger, 29, a shift supervisor, told the California Post that he had gathered signatures from roughly 64% of the approximately 16 to 18 employees at his Starbucks to force a vote on whether to disband the union.
Joe Emmenegger started an effort to disband his union. Center For Union Facts The shift supervisor, who declined to identify the San Diego-area store, claimed Starbucks Workers United deliberately excluded supervisors such as him from discussions despite their being part of the bargaining unit.
“It just didn’t sit well with me, seeing as you know it’s a group that’s positively trying to help and kind of be there for the worker, but at the same time, you’re kind of being excluded and left in the dark,” he said in an interview.
Emmenegger, a lifelong San Diego-area resident, said he was initially neutral on unions. He had heard of Starbucks Workers United through online posts and videos but had no interaction with the union until he joined the already-unionized store in 2024.
He said he was never formally told he was part of the bargaining unit, only discovering it himself after doing his own research. He claimed union discussions remained exclusionary.
“It was brought to my attention that people were told not to talk to myself, other people,” Emmenegger said.
“I never really understood why there was this kind of exclusion of the supervisor team.”
But Emmenegger said the tipping point came during Starbucks Workers United’s nationwide open-ended strike late last year, when he claimed the decision to walk out was made without input from him or other workers.
“All of our hours evaporated. Being a week-and-half before Christmas, we had co-workers who have families, have young children,” Emmenegger said.
“It was definitely a very stressful moment to figure out, ‘Okay I may not be having a job.'”
Starbucks Workers United launched its open-ended unfair labor practice strike on Nov. 13, 2025, as part of its long-running battle with the coffee giant over a first national framework for union contracts.
A California Starbucks worker wants to disband the union. Center For Union Facts Emmenegger stressed that he is not opposed to unions or workers exercising their right to strike.
“Personally, I think unions can be a lot of good when applied correctly,” he said. “It’s just when it’s done improperly and the practices are wrong, that’s when I have a problem with it.”
Joe Emmenegger Joe Emmenegger Shortly after the strike, Emmenegger circulated a petition seeking to remove the union from his store.
He said he secured signatures from about 64% of the roughly 16 to 18 employees working there at the time.
Starbucks workers striking. Center For Union Facts The petition is now pending before the National Labor Relations Board, according to Emmenegger.
He said he has faced little opposition from his own coworkers but claimed labor activists who joined the strike called him and others “scabs.”
Emmenegger’s push comes as he joins a new national coalition of restaurant, retail and service workers launched Monday that says it is “dedicated to union transparency and accountability.”
Starbucks workers striking. Center For Union Facts The initiative is backed by the Center for Union Facts, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that campaigns against union practices and advocates greater financial transparency and accountability for organized labor.
Seventy-one percent of Americans approve of labor unions, according to a Gallup poll released Sept. 1 — tying the recent high recorded in 2022. Gallup also found a record 47% of Americans want unions to have more influence.
The Center for Union Facts, however, cited its own survey that it said found union favorability fell to 61% after respondents were given information about corruption scandals involving union officials and other controversies.
“It’s time to set the record straight on labor unions that talk a big game but deliver little for workers. We hope these stories encourage others to speak up about what it’s really like to deal with unions,” Charlyce Bozzello, communications director at the Center for Union Facts, said to The Post.
The organization also highlighted accounts from workers in other states who said they had experienced problems with their unions.
Starbucks Workers United has meanwhile spent more than two years trying to secure a contract with Starbucks after national collective bargaining talks began in February 2024.
The union has staged strikes and other protests during the dispute and has more recently urged consumers to boycott Starbucks as it seeks to pressure the company into reaching an agreement.
The Post reached out to Starbucks Workers United for comment.
The past couple of years have been filled with uncertainty for Starbucks (SBUX -1.28%) shareholders. The company delivered consistently higher financial and operating results -- and then the bottom dropped out. The combination of economic uncertainty and complacency drove tepid results, and the backlash was both swift and severe. Starbucks stock was punished, falling 32% over several months last year.
More recently, however, things are looking up. CEO Brian Niccol has engineered an impressive turnaround. Just last week, Starbucks reported the company's biggest-ever fall menu launch in North America.
Image source: Starbucks
It's the Great Pumpkin (Spice)In a press release, the company revealed that Aug. 25 marked the strongest fall launch day in Starbucks history. The record-setting day signaled the return of the company's perennial favorite -- the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
From the press release:
More than two decades after the Pumpkin Spice Latte debuted, it remains a seasonal icon, bringing customers together around familiar flavors, comforting rituals, and moments of connection.In addition to returning favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Starbucks unveiled the new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, which was a hit with java fans. The company also introduced the Hedgehog Cake Pop, which "delivered record-breaking single-day sales for fall launch, making it Starbucks' top-selling fall cake pop ever."
While this might not seem like a big deal, this is the latest sign the coffee purveyor is back.
Last month, Starbucks announced the return of its fan-favorite Unicorn Frappuccino for a limited run. The special event drew customers in droves, as the company sold more than 2 million of the frosty beverages, fueling a record-setting weekend for Starbucks and the biggest Saturday sales day in company history.
A turnaround for the ages? Maybe...There's no denying that the comeback Niccol has engineered thus far has been nothing short of remarkable, but even he admits there's still more work to do. That said, Starbucks' most recent results are impressive.
For its fiscal 2026 third quarter (ended June 28), Starbucks delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of global same-store sales growth, after a seven-quarter drought. Comps increased 7.9%, driven by a 4.2% increase in transactions and a 3.5% increase in the average ticket. Revenue was down just 1% year over year to $9.3 billion, though that decline was partially due to the divestiture of its China operations. As a result, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 70% to $0.85.
Starbucks raised its full-year 2026 outlook and is now guiding for U.S. and global comps of 6% or more, up from its previous forecast for 5% growth issued just last quarter.
The company is on track for an impressive Q4, with a record-setting special promotion and a record fall menu launch. Investors will be watching closely to ensure this strategy continues to bear fruit, but things are looking positively caffeinated for Starbucks.
The stock is up 24% so far this year, nearly double the 12.75% return of the S&P 500. Starbucks is no longer a screaming bargain, selling for 34 times next year's expected sales. However, if Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" strategy continues to gain traction, that multiple might prove to be a bargain.
A federal appeals court on Friday declined to enforce most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Starbucks (SBUX.O) illegally threatened employees with reprisals for trying to unionize and pretended it was surveilling attempts to organize.
In a 2-0 decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected claims that the coffee chain violated federal labor law when a Wichita, Kansas, store manager and assistant manager told employees they closed their hiring portal and reduced hours because of union or other protected activities.
The New Orleans-based court upheld a finding that Starbucks illegally threatened to deny maternity leave benefits to a pregnant employee if workers unionized.
A Starbucks spokesperson said the Seattle-based company was "encouraged" by the decision, and "remains committed to protecting our partners’ rights under the law, engaging directly with our partners, and ensuring our coffeehouses can operate safely and effectively." Starbucks refers to employees as partners.
The NLRB did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Employees at more than 700 Starbucks stores have voted to join unions, and have filed hundreds of complaints with the NLRB accusing the company of illegal labor practices.
SECOND LEGAL VICTORY
Circuit Judge Stephen Higginson said statements about the hiring portal and store hours were not threats of reprisal because a hiring pause didn't appear to imperil employees' job security, while understaffing might have justified shorter hours.
He also said store manager Carmella Neri's statements that she knew about unionization discussions and that employees should keep in mind the impact of a successful vote were not coercive, saying the statements were not "out of the ordinary."
Higginson nonetheless found substantial evidence that the pregnant employee, Maia Cuellar-Serafini, could "reasonably feel" that union activities could reduce her benefits.
The court ruled two days after Starbucks persuaded the federal appeals court in Manhattan to reverse an NLRB finding that it illegally barred workers at a store in Manhattan's Meatpacking District from wearing t-shirts or multiple pins supporting a union.
That court said the NLRB failed to properly balance Starbucks' ability to present its preferred image to customers with employees' right to encourage unionizing.
The coffee chain's loyal tea drinkers are calling headquarters, emailing executives and signing petitions to try to get back their beloved chai formula.
Starbucks Corporation is rated Hold as its valuation already reflects turnaround potential, balancing macro risks and ongoing strategic improvements. SBUX delivered 7.9% global comp sales growth, raised FY26 guidance, and is executing on cost savings and coffeehouse uplift initiatives. Despite margin gains and debt reduction, SBUX faces persistent macro headwinds, competitive intensity, and evolving consumer preferences, limiting near-term upside.
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday reversed a federal labor board ruling that said Starbucks broke the law by barring workers at a flagship Manhattan store with a "steampunk hipster vibe" from wearing t-shirts or multiple pins supporting a union.
The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the National Labor Relations Board failed to properly balance Starbucks' ability to present its preferred image to customers with its workers' rights to encourage unionizing.
Starbucks and a spokesman for the labor board did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The ruling is the latest by a U.S. appeals court to say that the labor board went too far in finding workplace dress codes interfered with employees' rights to advocate for better working conditions and join unions.
A St. Louis-based court last year said Home Depot had the right to bar employees from writing "Black Lives Matter" on their orange work aprons, and in 2023 a different court said Tesla could bar factory workers in California from wearing union t-shirts.
The labor board in the case involving Tesla had said that any workplace policy prohibiting union paraphernalia was unlawful unless an employer could prove that "special circumstances" exist to justify restrictions.
A three-judge 2nd Circuit panel on Wednesday said that test rendered many common workplace dress codes illegal and failed to properly balance employers' legitimate interests, such as safety or their public image, with their obligation to respect workers' labor rights.
The 23,000-square-foot Starbucks store in Manhattan's Meatpacking District includes an on-site roastery, coffee and cocktail bars, a bakery and retail space.
Instead of Starbucks' standard green aprons and black tops, workers there don brown aprons and collared shirts or turtlenecks in muted colors and can opt to wear a handful of pre-approved shirts and pins. Those support various causes such as military veterans, Black Lives Matter, Hispanic Heritage Month and World AIDS Day, according to court filings.
The store in 2022 became one of the first Starbucks locations to unionize; workers at 700 other U.S. stores have voted to join unions since then, and in the process have filed hundreds of complaints with the NLRB accusing the company of illegal labor practices.
The board in 2024 ruled that before the Manhattan store unionized, Starbucks interfered with workers' rights there by prohibiting union shirts and more than one pin, and that the company failed to show any legitimate justification for the policies.
The 2nd Circuit on Wednesday overturned the decision and sent the case back to the labor board "to apply a more evenly measured balancing test." The five-member board had a Democratic majority when it first decided the case and now has a 3-1 Republican majority appointed by President Donald Trump.
A US appeals court on Wednesday reversed a federal labor board ruling that said Starbucks broke the law by barring workers at a flagship Manhattan store with a “steampunk hipster vibe” from wearing t-shirts or multiple pins supporting a union.
The New York-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals said the National Labor Relations Board failed to properly balance Starbucks’ ability to present its preferred image to customers with its workers’ rights to encourage unionizing.
Starbucks and a spokesman for the labor board did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
At the the 23,000-square-foot Starbucks store in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, workers don brown aprons and collared shirts or turtlenecks in muted colors and can opt to wear a handful of pre-approved shirts and pins. Annie Wermiel The ruling is the latest by a US appeals court to say that the labor board went too far in finding workplace dress codes interfered with employees’ rights to advocate for better working conditions and join unions.
A St. Louis-based court last year said Home Depot had the right to bar employees from writing “Black Lives Matter” on their orange work aprons, and in 2023 a different court said Tesla could bar factory workers in California from wearing union t-shirts.
The labor board in the case involving Tesla had said that any workplace policy prohibiting union paraphernalia was unlawful unless an employer could prove that “special circumstances” exist to justify restrictions.
A three-judge 2nd Circuit panel on Wednesday said that test rendered many common workplace dress codes illegal and failed to properly balance employers’ legitimate interests, such as safety or their public image, with their obligation to respect workers’ labor rights.
The 23,000-square-foot Starbucks store in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District includes an on-site roastery, coffee and cocktail bars, a bakery and retail space.
Instead of Starbucks’ standard green aprons and black tops, workers there don brown aprons and collared shirts or turtlenecks in muted colors and can opt to wear a handful of pre-approved shirts and pins.
The ruling is the latest by a US appeals court to say that the labor board went too far in finding workplace dress codes interfered with employees’ rights to advocate for better working conditions and join unions. AP Those support various causes such as military veterans, Black Lives Matter, Hispanic Heritage Month and World AIDS Day, according to court filings.
The store in 2022 became one of the first Starbucks locations to unionize; workers at 700 other US stores have voted to join unions since then, and in the process have filed hundreds of complaints with the NLRB accusing the company of illegal labor practices.
The board in 2024 ruled that before the Manhattan store unionized, Starbucks interfered with workers’ rights there by prohibiting union shirts and more than one pin, and that the company failed to show any legitimate justification for the policies.
The 2nd Circuit on Wednesday overturned the decision and sent the case back to the labor board “to apply a more evenly measured balancing test.” The five-member board had a Democratic majority when it first decided the case and now has a 3-1 Republican majority appointed by President Trump.
The turnaround is taking shape as sales accelerate.
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Key Takeaways SBUX repaid about $1.8B of debt in Q3 FY26, reducing leverage to 2.9X and lowering quarterly interest expense.SBUX ended fiscal Q3 with long-term debt of $13.28B, down from $16.07B at the end of FY25.SBUX has $3.9B in cash and investments and $3B in borrowing capacity, supporting operations. Starbucks Corporation (SBUX - Free Report) is strengthening its balance sheet as it advances the Back to Starbucks strategy. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the company used a portion of the proceeds from its China transaction to repay approximately $1.8 billion of debt. This repayment reduced Starbucks’ leverage to 2.9 times, supporting its investment-grade profile.
In May 2026, Starbucks repurchased approximately $1.3 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes through cash tender offers. The repurchases covered five note series carrying stated interest rates ranging from 4.5% to 5.4% and maturities between 2028 and 2048. A separate $500 million note due in June 2026 was also no longer outstanding at quarter-end. Consequently, total long-term debt, including the current portion, declined to approximately $13.28 billion as of June 28, 2026, from $16.07 billion at the end of fiscal 2025.
Starbucks’ lower debt balance has begun to reduce quarterly financing costs. Fiscal third-quarter interest expense declined $8 million year over year, primarily driven by reduced debt balances. However, interest expense for the first nine months increased $14 million, mainly because of lower cross-currency interest-rate hedging savings, partly offset by the reduced debt balance. Upcoming long-term debt maturities total $1.5 billion in fiscal 2027, approximately $1.08 billion in fiscal 2028 and $1.75 billion in fiscal 2029.
The company ended the fiscal third quarter with $3.9 billion in cash and investments and $3 billion of available contractual borrowing capacity. Starbucks had no outstanding borrowings under its unsecured revolving credit facility or commercial paper program and remained in compliance with all applicable debt covenants.
Overall, lower leverage, substantial liquidity and unused borrowing capacity reinforce Starbucks’ financial flexibility. The company expects operating cash flows, existing cash and investments, and access to debt markets to fund its core operations and shareholder distributions for at least the next 12 months. These resources likely support continued business investment, debt repayment and cash returns to shareholders.
Peers Preserve Financial Flexibility Through Different ModelsDutch Bros Inc. (BROS - Free Report) is maintaining liquidity while funding its shop-development program. The company ended the second quarter of 2026 with approximately $699 million in total liquidity, comprising $268.6 million in cash and $430.6 million available under its revolving credit facility. BROS’ operating cash flow increased 55.3% year over year to $196.9 million during the first six months, while 2026 capital expenditures are projected at $350-$370 million. Total debt stood at $200.5 million, of which $170 million is scheduled to mature in 2030. Dutch Bros expects operating cash flow and access to its credit facility to cover debt service, lease obligations, working capital and required distributions for at least the next 12 months.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD - Free Report) maintains financial flexibility supported by substantial cash generation and access to credit markets. The company generated $5.22 billion in operating cash flow during the first six months of 2026, exceeding capital expenditures by $3.7 billion. During the same period, McDonald’s made $581 million in long-term financing repayments, paid $2.64 billion in dividends and spent $1.25 billion on share repurchases. Long-term debt remained broadly stable at $39.86 billion compared with $39.97 billion at the end of 2025. Interest expense increased 6% year over year to $809 million during the first six months of 2026, primarily due to higher average interest rates and foreign-currency translation. For full-year 2026, McDonald’s expects interest expense to rise 4-6% year over year, mainly because of higher average interest rates.
SBUX’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Starbucks have gained 20.5% in the past year against the industry’s 7.5% decline.
SBUX’s One-Year Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, SBUX trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 3.07, below the industry’s average of 3.29.
SBUX’s P/S Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SBUX’s fiscal 2026 earnings per share (EPS) implies a year-over-year increase of 21.1%. The EPS estimates for fiscal 2026 have increased in the past 60 days.
EPS Trend of SBUX Stock
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SBUX’s Zacks RankSBUX stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways SBUX is benefiting from stronger traffic, margin expansion and improving customer engagement.BROS is pursuing rapid shop growth, product innovation and digital engagement to expand its footprint.SBUX has outperformed BROS over the past year while trading at a lower forward P/E multiple. Starbucks Corporation (SBUX - Free Report) and Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS - Free Report) are benefiting from stronger customer traffic, but their investment cases differ sharply. Starbucks is seeking to convert its Back to Starbucks turnaround into sustained margin and earnings growth, while Dutch Bros is using rapid shop expansion, product innovation and digital engagement to extend its national footprint.
The latest results illustrate these contrasting growth models. In the fiscal third quarter, Starbucks generated 7.9% global comparable-sales growth and delivered significant non-GAAP margin expansion. In the second quarter, Dutch Bros delivered solid same-shop sales growth and opened 48 shops. The company also remains on track to add at least 185 system shops in 2026. Starbucks is driving a recovery across a mature global network, whereas Dutch Bros is scaling rapidly from a smaller base. Which coffee stock has the edge? Let’s analyze.
The Case for SBUX StockStarbucks’ Back to Starbucks turnaround is gaining traction. The company delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of positive global comparable sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with global comps increasing 7.9%, led by transaction growth of more than 4%. U.S. comps also rose 7.9%, supported by a 4.2% increase in transactions and 3.6% ticket growth.
Green Apron Service remains central to the recovery. Better staffing, clearer operating routines and improved leadership stability are strengthening execution across the coffeehouse network. Starbucks achieved its targeted service times across every access point during the quarter despite higher transactions, while food availability improved to nearly 99% from roughly 89% a year earlier.
Customer engagement is also strengthening. Starbucks Rewards reached 35.8 million 90-day active U.S. members, with growth both sequentially and year over year. Refreshers generated double-digit U.S. revenue growth, while food attachment reached a fiscal third-quarter record. These trends are helping Starbucks expand beyond its core morning business and create additional afternoon occasions.
Coffeehouse uplifts provide another potential growth lever. Starbucks surpassed 1,000 North American uplifts during the quarter and raised its fiscal 2026 target to at least 1,500. Early results indicate transaction gains across access points, dayparts, formats and customer groups, supporting plans to accelerate the program further in fiscal 2027.
The turnaround is beginning to translate into stronger profitability. Consolidated non-GAAP operating margin expanded 430 basis points year over year to 14.4% in the fiscal third quarter. Starbucks also remains on track with its $2 billion gross cost-savings program through fiscal 2028 and reduced leverage to 2.9 times after repaying approximately $1.8 billion of debt.
However, some risks remain. North American company-operated unit growth could stay modest through fiscal 2027 as Starbucks redirects resources toward uplifts and addresses underperforming locations. Tougher traffic comparisons, continued consumer uncertainty and investments in technology and service could also temper the pace of earnings improvement.
The Case for BROS StockDutch Bros continues to deliver rapid growth through a combination of shop expansion, transaction gains and product innovation. Second-quarter 2026 revenues increased 32.5% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA rose 28%. Company-operated same-shop sales advanced 8.3%, driven by transaction growth of 3.4%, and system same-shop sales increased 5.8%.
The company’s development pipeline represents a central part of its growth case. Dutch Bros opened 48 shops during the quarter and remains confident in opening at least 185 system shops in 2026. Approximately 90% of the development pipeline required to reach 2,029 shops by 2029 has already been identified, providing meaningful visibility into future unit growth.
New-market performance has been encouraging. The Melrose Park shop in the greater Chicago area is pacing toward approximately $7 million in annualized sales, while shops in Atlanta, Charlotte and Tampa are performing meaningfully above initial expectations. A pipeline of more than 525 operator candidates, with an average tenure of nearly eight years, should help support this expansion.
Dutch Bros is also broadening customer occasions. The company completed the rollout of its new food program across approximately 750 system shops ahead of schedule, strengthening its morning offering. Myst Energy Refreshers generated strong trial and repeat rates and were added to the permanent menu, while Dutch Rewards accounted for more than 73% of transactions. Order Ahead reached approximately 16% of the transaction mix.
Dutch Bros recently completed the acquisition of the franchise rights and assets of 31 Phoenix-area locations, including one shop under development, expanding its company-operated presence in the market. Separately, the company agreed to acquire the real estate and related site assets of up to 65 Salad and Go locations. That transaction is expected to strengthen its development pipeline, with conversions planned for 2027.
However, Dutch Bros faces mounting cost pressures as it expands its shop base. Higher coffee prices and food-program expenses are pressuring product costs, while the shift toward build-to-suit leases is increasing occupancy expenses. At the midpoint of its 2026 guidance, Dutch Bros expects approximately 20 basis points of year-over-year net adjusted EBITDA margin pressure, reflecting higher coffee and occupancy costs, partly offset by adjusted SG&A leverage. More demanding transaction comparisons, reduced pricing and the anniversary of the food rollout are also expected to moderate same-shop sales growth in the second half.
How Do Estimates Compare for SBUX & BROS?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Starbucks’ fiscal 2026 sales and EPS suggests year-over-year increases of 2.4% and 21.1%, respectively. In the past 60 days, earnings estimates for fiscal 2026 have increased 7.1%.
SBUX Earnings Estimate Trend
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dutch Bros’ 2026 sales and EPS suggests year-over-year increases of 30.5% and 27.6%, respectively. In the past 60 days, earnings estimates for 2026 have increased 4.3%.
BROS Earnings Estimate Trend
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Price Performance & Valuation of SBUX & BROSStarbucks shares have gained 22.3% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Retail – Restaurants industry’s fall of 6.7% and the S&P 500’s rise of 21.4%. Meanwhile, Dutch Bros shares have declined 30.5% over the same period.
Starbucks is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 34.99X, compared with the industry average of 22.86X. Dutch Bros’ forward 12-month P/E multiple stands at 46.97X.
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ConclusionOverall, Starbucks and Dutch Bros present compelling growth stories, supported by improving traffic, digital engagement and efforts to expand customer occasions. Starbucks benefits from margin recovery, upward earnings-estimate revisions and balance-sheet improvement, while Dutch Bros continues to advance its rapid shop expansion and deliver encouraging new-market productivity. However, SBUX’s improving profitability, stronger estimate-revision trend and lower forward P/E give it an edge here.
Both SBUX and BROS currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
As the food service industry was pushed on to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, workers at Starbucks stores in the Buffalo region of New York went public to announce their union-organizing campaign.
Their efforts, and Starbucks’ responses, have culminated in one of the most expansive union-organizing campaigns – and one of the most aggressive union-busting campaigns – in modern US history.
In the new documentary film Baristas vs Billionaires, Starbucks workers in Buffalo recount their experiences with the billionaire Howard Schultz descending on the city to attempt to quell the unionization efforts.
Narrated by the actor Susan Sarandon, with Alec Baldwin serving as a contributing producer, the film was directed and written by Mark Mori, who received an Academy Award nomination in 1991 for the documentary Building Bombs and received an Emmy award for a 2001 documentary on the Kent State shootings.
A protest at Starbucks. Photograph: Courtesy of Barista vs Billionaires“Even though the Starbucks workers’ fight for a living wage was so public, I had no idea of the twists and turns and heartbreak connected to their struggle,” said Sarandon.
In an interview with the Guardian, Mori said his former background as a steelworker and a union member with the United Steelworkers – and in political activism – had informed his decision to take on the project. He began reading about the union drive at Starbucks and spoke with a friend who would shoot the film for him.
“We just went out and started interviewing baristas,” Mori said. “To me, I looked at it as the beginning of a long upsurge in the labor movement. I looked at this as we were in the 1930s, the 21st-century version of that.”
Mori sees the Starbucks union-organizing drive as a counter to the drastic decline of the manufacturing industry in the US midwest in recent decades that has decimated the working class.
“I call it the revenge of the Rust belt. Many of these kids are the children or grandchildren of the steelworkers from Bethlehem Steel in Buffalo, the grain silos in Buffalo, all of these factories across the Rust belt that were shut down. Their parents and grandparents lost their pensions, lost their homes, and these kids don’t see any future,” said Mori.
Mark Mori with Alec Baldwin at a fall 2025 screening event. Photograph: Isiah Babilonia/Courtesy of Barista vs Billionaires“These young kids are so inspirational, and they’re showing one way to deal with what’s going on, and there are many other ways. But the real number one thing about this is these young people taking matters into their own hands and inspiring other people to stand up against these billionaires.”
He explained the Starbucks workers who led the union-organizing drive reminded him of Vietnam war activists in the 1960s and 70s.
“This is part of what some refer to as a wealth gap,” he added. “These kids can’t make enough money to pay off their student loans, to get married, to buy a house, to have children, They’re so brave and articulate in what they’re doing. I’m of an older generation, I was in the anti-Vietnam war movement. They reminded me very much of that.”
The film is currently only available via scheduled screenings, though a distribution deal is in the works.
The film comes as tensions between Starbucks and the union continue to escalate. Starbucks Workers United launched a boycott on 25 August against Starbucks over the company’s failure to reach a first contract with the union. More than 700 Starbucks stores have won union elections since 2021.
Behind the scenes of Baristas vs Billionaires. Photograph: Courtesy of Barista vs BillionairesThe union is pushing for a $17-an-hour minimum wage, improved staffing and scheduling, and workplace protections, and for Starbucks to resolve the unfair labor practice charges.
Administrative law judges and the National Labor Relations Board found Starbucks committed more than 500 labor law violations, and hundreds of unfair labor practice charges at the agency are still unresolved.
A spokesperson for Starbucks did not directly comment on the movie or the union’s boycott.
“Starbucks has competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and meaningful opportunities to grow a career,” the spokesperson said in an email. “People love working at Starbucks which is why we have the lowest turnover in the industry and why more than 1 million people every year apply to wear the green apron. As we have always been, we’re committed to engaging in productive bargaining.”
Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 217,253 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,201,000.
Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new position in Starbucks in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. acquired a new stake in Starbucks in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Starbucks in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Entrust Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets SBUX has been the topic of a number of research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $115.00 target price (up from $110.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of Starbucks to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company lowered shares of Starbucks from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Compass Point began coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
View Our Latest Stock Report on Starbucks Starbucks Trading Up 0.4% Shares of Starbucks stock opened at $107.49 on Tuesday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $104.57 and a 200 day simple moving average of $100.53. Starbucks Corporation has a 12-month low of $77.99 and a 12-month high of $110.51. The company has a market capitalization of $122.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.50 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is presently 142.53%.
Trending Headlines about Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks’ coffee strategy is drawing renewed investor attention as management focuses on improving the customer experience, store performance and operational execution. Starbucks Coffee Strategy Draws Fresh Attention Positive Sentiment: The fall menu includes the return of a 23-year-old customer favorite along with nine new seasonal food and beverage items, providing a potential near-term traffic and sales catalyst. Starbucks Fall Menu 2026 Positive Sentiment: The limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino reportedly produced Starbucks’ biggest sales weekend ever and lifted traffic 28.5% versus a typical Saturday, supporting the case that innovative promotions can attract customers. Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino Sales Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlights SBUX’s roughly 27% year-to-date advance, stronger traffic, recovering margins and raised guidance. Recent earnings also exceeded expectations, with quarterly EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus and revenue of $9.32 billion. Starbucks Stock Gains 27 Percent Year to Date Neutral Sentiment: Starbucks has received a consensus analyst rating of “Hold,” suggesting that improving fundamentals are currently balanced against the stock’s already strong rally and execution risks. Starbucks Consensus Hold Rating Negative Sentiment: At a premium valuation, SBUX could experience greater volatility if consumer spending weakens or investors reduce expectations for the turnaround. Higher input costs and broader consumer uncertainty remain key risks. High-Flying Stocks With Warning Signs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks plans to eliminate more than 200 positions at its Seattle headquarters and shift some roles to Nashville. The restructuring may improve efficiency, but the layoffs could signal ongoing cost and organizational pressure. Starbucks Seattle Headquarters Layoffs Insider Buying and Selling at Starbucks In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Coffee prices surge to six-month highs on supply concerns from Brazil and Colombia, with Super El Niño posing further upside risk into 2026–2027. Starbucks (SBUX) launches Pumpkin Spice Latte season amid intensified competition from Dutch Bros (BROS), First Watch (FWRG), Dunkin, Krispy Kreme (DNUT), and Panera.
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Starbucks’s 2026 fall menu is officially in stores as of August 25, bringing returning favorites along with new takes on fall flavors. From a selection of pumpkin drinks to other fall fruits and even new merch for diehard fans, here’s everything on offer from Starbucks as we head into spooky season.
Pumpkins and pecansIt wouldn’t be fall at Starbucks without Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and this year is no exception. The PSL is back as part of an expanded pumpkin menu, with other returning drinks including the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai.
Those fan favorites are joined by three new pumpkin drinks: Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Cream Matcha, and Pumpkin Spice Chai.
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The other returning fall drinks are the Pecan Cortado and the Pecan Crunch Latte, which comes both iced and hot.
Feeling fruityThough pumpkin is the season’s signature fruit, Starbucks is bringing banana and strawberry to its menu this autumn as well.
Starbucks’s new Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai feature banana-flavored syrup to hop on a growing trend, as the coffee industry literally goes bananas.
Asset One Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,704 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,440,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Investor s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at about $312,000. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the second quarter worth approximately $212,000. Infrastructure Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the second quarter worth approximately $523,000. Cibc World Market Inc. acquired a new position in Starbucks in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,539,000. Finally, OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp bought a new position in Starbucks in the second quarter valued at approximately $6,087,000. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades SBUX has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Morgan Stanley downgraded Starbucks from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $110.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. DA Davidson increased their target price on Starbucks from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Starbucks currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on SBUX Key Stories Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Seasonal promotions are supporting the turnaround. Starbucks launched its fall menu and Pumpkin Spice Latte season, while the limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino reportedly generated the company’s highest sales weekend on record and lifted traffic 28.5% above a typical Saturday. New offerings, including the Blueberry Matcha Daily Fiber Bar, are also intended to drive visits and strengthen the “Back to Starbucks” strategy. Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino drives biggest sales weekend ever Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive. Baird initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $124 price target, implying additional upside based on expectations for improved traffic, margin recovery and continued execution of the turnaround. Starbucks has also reported better-than-expected recent earnings and maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $2.55–$2.65. Baird sees upside for Starbucks Neutral Sentiment: Corporate restructuring continues. Starbucks plans to eliminate more than 200 Seattle-area corporate positions and shift some roles to Nashville. The cuts could reduce costs and streamline operations, but they also highlight ongoing execution challenges and may create transition or morale risks. Starbucks is cutting more than 200 jobs Negative Sentiment: Labor conflict is the main near-term overhang. Starbucks Workers United is urging more than 12,000 unionized baristas and customers to boycott the chain during the Pumpkin Spice Latte launch until management reaches a contract agreement. The financial impact depends on participation, but a sustained boycott could undermine the traffic gains investors are watching and add reputational and labor costs. Starbucks union calls for boycott Starbucks Price Performance NASDAQ SBUX opened at $105.76 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $120.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 60.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.97. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $104.65 and its 200-day moving average is $100.59. Starbucks Corporation has a one year low of $77.99 and a one year high of $110.51.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The business had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks’s quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is 142.53%.
Insider Activity at Starbucks In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Biondo Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 62,626 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,400,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of SBUX. Capital World Investors raised its position in Starbucks by 9.0% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 84,727,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,135,228,000 after purchasing an additional 7,007,268 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the second quarter worth about $8,504,509,000. State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 0.7% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 47,869,056 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $4,031,053,000 after buying an additional 327,161 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,373,084 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $2,212,153,000 after buying an additional 225,168 shares during the period. Finally, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in Starbucks by 65.9% in the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 19,447,854 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,637,704,000 after buying an additional 7,725,547 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Key Starbucks News Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Seasonal promotions are supporting the turnaround. Starbucks launched its fall menu and Pumpkin Spice Latte season, while the limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino reportedly generated the company’s highest sales weekend on record and lifted traffic 28.5% above a typical Saturday. New offerings, including the Blueberry Matcha Daily Fiber Bar, are also intended to drive visits and strengthen the “Back to Starbucks” strategy. Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino drives biggest sales weekend ever Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive. Baird initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $124 price target, implying additional upside based on expectations for improved traffic, margin recovery and continued execution of the turnaround. Starbucks has also reported better-than-expected recent earnings and maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $2.55–$2.65. Baird sees upside for Starbucks Neutral Sentiment: Corporate restructuring continues. Starbucks plans to eliminate more than 200 Seattle-area corporate positions and shift some roles to Nashville. The cuts could reduce costs and streamline operations, but they also highlight ongoing execution challenges and may create transition or morale risks. Starbucks is cutting more than 200 jobs Negative Sentiment: Labor conflict is the main near-term overhang. Starbucks Workers United is urging more than 12,000 unionized baristas and customers to boycott the chain during the Pumpkin Spice Latte launch until management reaches a contract agreement. The financial impact depends on participation, but a sustained boycott could undermine the traffic gains investors are watching and add reputational and labor costs. Starbucks union calls for boycott Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663 over the last ninety days. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Starbucks Price Performance Starbucks stock opened at $105.76 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $104.65 and its 200 day moving average is $100.59. The firm has a market cap of $120.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 60.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a one year low of $77.99 and a one year high of $110.51.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The firm’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 142.53%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms recently commented on SBUX. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Starbucks from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target on shares of Starbucks from $87.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Starbucks presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $110.30.
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Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Ancora Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 11,245 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,149,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of SBUX. Palisade Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the second quarter valued at about $521,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks in the second quarter valued at approximately $100,590,000. Manatuck Hill Partners LLC bought a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $715,000. Castleark Management LLC bought a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $472,000. Finally, AFT Forsyth & Company Inc. acquired a new stake in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $665,000. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Robert W. Baird upgraded Starbucks to “strong buy,” signaling confidence in the company’s turnaround prospects and potentially supporting investor sentiment. Zacks report Positive Sentiment: Fall menu and marketing: Starbucks launched its seasonal menu, including the Pumpkin Spice Latte, supported by advertising featuring Martha Stewart. The promotion could drive customer traffic and strengthen seasonal sales. Starbucks launches fall menu Pumpkin Spice Latte advertising Positive Sentiment: Property transactions: A corporate Starbucks drive-thru in Jacksonville, Florida, was included in a $6.9 million pair of net-lease deals. While not a material financial event for Starbucks, the transaction highlights ongoing investor demand for Starbucks-occupied properties. Starbucks net-lease transaction Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and operating backdrop: Starbucks recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, but revenue declined year over year. With a relatively high earnings multiple, investors may require sustained improvement from the company’s turnaround plan. Negative Sentiment: Union-led boycott: Starbucks Workers United called for a boycott tied to stalled contract negotiations, seeking $17 hourly wages and a contract covering more than 12,000 baristas. The action presents near-term traffic, sales and reputational risks. Starbucks union boycott Negative Sentiment: Consumer caution: Reports questioning whether consumers are rethinking coffee purchases raise concerns about traffic and demand, particularly if customers trade down or reduce premium beverage spending. Consumer caution report Negative Sentiment: Turnaround costs: Additional job cuts as Starbucks expands its roughly $2 billion overhaul may pressure near-term morale and execution, even though management expects restructuring to improve efficiency over time. Starbucks job cuts and turnaround Insider Activity In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages have issued reports on SBUX. Stephens began coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered shares of Starbucks from a “neutral” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Starbucks from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Scotiabank lowered Starbucks from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $110.30.
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Starbucks Trading Down 1.1% Shares of SBUX opened at $107.26 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $104.95 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $100.73. Starbucks Corporation has a 12 month low of $77.99 and a 12 month high of $110.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.50 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s payout ratio is 142.53%.
About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 6,078 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $621,000.
A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 86.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 176,722 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $16,126,000 after purchasing an additional 81,952 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in Starbucks by 47.0% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 3,642 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $334,000 after purchasing an additional 1,164 shares during the period. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at about $288,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL grew its position in Starbucks by 92.8% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 5,225 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $479,000 after buying an additional 2,515 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in Starbucks by 7.6% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 112,710 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $10,328,000 after buying an additional 7,978 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Robert W. Baird upgraded Starbucks to “strong buy,” signaling confidence in the company’s turnaround prospects and potentially supporting investor sentiment. Zacks report Positive Sentiment: Fall menu and marketing: Starbucks launched its seasonal menu, including the Pumpkin Spice Latte, supported by advertising featuring Martha Stewart. The promotion could drive customer traffic and strengthen seasonal sales. Starbucks launches fall menu Pumpkin Spice Latte advertising Positive Sentiment: Property transactions: A corporate Starbucks drive-thru in Jacksonville, Florida, was included in a $6.9 million pair of net-lease deals. While not a material financial event for Starbucks, the transaction highlights ongoing investor demand for Starbucks-occupied properties. Starbucks net-lease transaction Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and operating backdrop: Starbucks recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, but revenue declined year over year. With a relatively high earnings multiple, investors may require sustained improvement from the company’s turnaround plan. Negative Sentiment: Union-led boycott: Starbucks Workers United called for a boycott tied to stalled contract negotiations, seeking $17 hourly wages and a contract covering more than 12,000 baristas. The action presents near-term traffic, sales and reputational risks. Starbucks union boycott Negative Sentiment: Consumer caution: Reports questioning whether consumers are rethinking coffee purchases raise concerns about traffic and demand, particularly if customers trade down or reduce premium beverage spending. Consumer caution report Negative Sentiment: Turnaround costs: Additional job cuts as Starbucks expands its roughly $2 billion overhaul may pressure near-term morale and execution, even though management expects restructuring to improve efficiency over time. Starbucks job cuts and turnaround Starbucks Stock Down 1.1% Shares of NASDAQ SBUX opened at $107.26 on Friday. Starbucks Corporation has a 12 month low of $77.99 and a 12 month high of $110.51. The company has a market cap of $122.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.64, a P/E/G ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.97. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $104.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $100.73. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.50 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 142.53%.
Insider Activity In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663 in the last quarter. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In SBUX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus set a $117.00 price target on shares of Starbucks and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research downgraded Starbucks from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30.
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About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) . Shares have added about 1.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Starbucks due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Starbucks Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Starbucks Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Comp Sales RiseStarbucks Corporation reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate but net revenues missing the same.
Adjusted earnings of 85 cents per share topped the consensus estimate of 66 cents by 28.8% and increased 70% year over year. Net revenues of $9.32 billion missed the consensus mark of $9.44 billion by 1.22% and declined 1.4%. Global comparable store sales increased 7.9%, driven by transaction and ticket growth.
SBUX’s Margins Expand Despite Restructuring CostsStarbucks’ GAAP operating income increased 4.8% year over year to $980.4 million. GAAP operating margin expanded 60 basis points to 10.5%, supported by sales leverage and lower inflation paired with tariff refunds.
These benefits were partially offset by higher restructuring costs and labor investments largely tied to the “Back to Starbucks” plan. Restructuring and impairment expenses increased to $302.6 million from $20.8 million in the prior-year quarter.
On a non-GAAP basis, operating margin expanded 430 basis points year over year to 14.4%. Product and distribution costs declined 4.3%, while depreciation and amortization expenses decreased 15.4%. General and administrative expenses fell 11.6%.
Starbucks North America Gains on Higher TrafficNorth America remained Starbucks’ largest revenue contributor. Segment net revenues increased 6.8% year over year to $7.40 billion, primarily reflecting growth in company-operated store revenues.
Comparable store sales rose 8.1%, driven by a 4.5% increase in comparable transactions and a 3.5% rise in average ticket. The company attributed the improvement to higher delivery sales and strength in customer food attachment and beverage modifications.
North America’s operating income increased 9.8% to $1.01 billion from $918.7 million. Operating margin expanded 30 basis points to 13.6%, aided by sales leverage, lower inflation, tariff refunds and the comparison with Leadership Experience costs in 2025.
Higher restructuring expenses, labor investments supporting the company’s turnaround strategy and unfavorable product mix partly offset the segment’s profitability gains.
SBUX’s International Results Reflect China ShiftInternational segment net revenues declined 34.2% year over year to $1.32 billion. The decrease primarily reflected the conversion of Starbucks retail operations in China to a licensed joint venture model during the fiscal third quarter.
Comparable store sales grew 5.7%, supported by a 2.6% rise in transactions and a 3.1% increase in average ticket. Starbucks ended the quarter with 22,933 International stores, up 3% year over year.
International operating income declined 7.3% to $252.8 million. However, operating margin expanded 550 basis points to 19.1%, primarily benefiting from the transition of the China business to the licensed joint venture structure. Higher restructuring costs partly offset the margin improvement.
Starbucks’ Channel Development Business AcceleratesChannel Development posted strong fiscal third-quarter growth, with net revenues increasing 21.5% year over year to $587.9 million. This improvement was primarily driven by higher revenues from the Global Coffee Alliance.
Segment operating income increased 40.2% to $306.2 million from $218.4 million. Operating margin expanded 700 basis points to 52.1%, supported by tariff impacts, including refunds.
These benefits were partially offset by product mix shifts and lower income from the North American Coffee Partnership joint venture relative to segment revenue growth.
SBUX Strengthens Cash Position and Reduces DebtStarbucks ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $3.45 billion, up from $3.22 billion at the end of fiscal 2025. Long-term debt declined to $11.78 billion from $14.58 billion.
During the first three quarters of fiscal 2026, operating activities generated $3.60 billion in cash. Capital expenditures totaled $887.8 million, while cash dividends paid amounted to $2.12 billion.
The company used a portion of the China transaction proceeds to repurchase approximately $1.3 billion of outstanding senior notes through tender offers. Starbucks declared a quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share, payable Aug. 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 14.
Starbucks Raises Fiscal 2026 Earnings OutlookStarbucks raised its fiscal 2026 outlook following stronger comparable-sales and margin performance. The company now expects full-year U.S. comparable store sales growth slightly above 6%, compared with its previous forecast of at least 5%. Global comparable store sales growth is projected to approach 6%, up from the earlier expectation of at least 5%.
For the fiscal fourth quarter, SBUX expects U.S. comparable store sales growth of at least 6.5%. Consolidated net revenues are projected to remain flat or increase slightly year over year, while non-GAAP operating margin is expected to exceed 11%. Previously, management had called for year-over-year non-GAAP operating margin improvement without providing a specific threshold.
The company raised its adjusted earnings guidance to $2.55-$2.65 per share from the prior range of $2.25-$2.45. Starbucks maintained its plan to open approximately 600-650 net new coffeehouses globally across company-operated and licensed businesses.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in fresh estimates.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Starbucks has a great Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Interestingly, Starbucks has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerStarbucks belongs to the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry. Another stock from the same industry, Cheesecake Factory (CAKE - Free Report) , has gained 8.7% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
Cheesecake Factory reported revenues of $1.03 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.7%. EPS of $1.44 for the same period compares with $1.16 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Cheesecake Factory is expected to post earnings of $0.85 per share, indicating a change of +25% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +18.7% over the last 30 days.
Cheesecake Factory has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
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Focus List Spotlight: Starbucks (SBUX - Free Report) Starbucks is a global roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee, operating in 90 markets worldwide. As of March 29, 2026, the company had 41,129 company-operated and licensed stores. The United States and China represented 61% of the global portfolio, with 16,944 stores in the United States and 7,991 in China.
On August 16, 2019, SBUX was added to the Focus List at $95.93 per share. Shares have increased 11.62% to $107.06 since then, and the company is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank.
For fiscal 2026, eight analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.17 to $2.58. SBUX boasts an average earnings surprise of 8.4%.
Moreover, analysts are expecting SBUX's earnings to grow 21.1% for the current fiscal year.
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E Fund Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 44,245 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,521,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Starbucks by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 114,410,675 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $9,634,523,000 after purchasing an additional 971,773 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 9.0% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 84,727,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,135,228,000 after purchasing an additional 7,007,268 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth about $8,504,509,000. State Street Corp raised its holdings in Starbucks by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 47,869,056 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $4,031,053,000 after purchasing an additional 327,161 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Starbucks by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,373,084 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $2,212,153,000 after buying an additional 225,168 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Stock Performance SBUX opened at $107.08 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. The business has a 50 day moving average of $104.45 and a 200-day moving average of $100.43. Starbucks Corporation has a 1-year low of $77.99 and a 1-year high of $110.51. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The company had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.17 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.50 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is 142.53%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth SBUX has been the topic of a number of research reports. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Zacks Research lowered Starbucks from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut shares of Starbucks from a “neutral” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Bell and Brown Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 50,977 shares of the coffee company's stock, valued at approximately $5,209,000. Starbucks makes up about
Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 132,632 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,554,000.
Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at $8,504,509,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,232,650,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its position in Starbucks by 65.9% in the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 19,447,854 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,637,704,000 after acquiring an additional 7,725,547 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in Starbucks in the second quarter valued at $779,790,000. Finally, Capital World Investors increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 9.0% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 84,727,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,135,228,000 after buying an additional 7,007,268 shares during the period. 72.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Starbucks Price Performance NASDAQ SBUX opened at $107.08 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $104.45 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $100.43. The company has a market cap of $122.07 billion, a PE ratio of 61.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a 52 week low of $77.99 and a 52 week high of $110.51.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current year. Starbucks Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is 142.53%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on shares of Starbucks from $87.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Raymond James Financial lowered Starbucks to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Scotiabank lowered shares of Starbucks from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $124.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $110.30.
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More Starbucks News Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of Starbucks stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This trade represents a 2.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Advisors Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 268,686 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,457,000.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. bought a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Finally, Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks Price Performance Shares of SBUX stock opened at $107.08 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $104.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $100.43. Starbucks Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $77.99 and a fifty-two week high of $110.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year. Starbucks Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s payout ratio is currently 142.53%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth SBUX has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Raymond James Financial lowered shares of Starbucks to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, DA Davidson raised their target price on shares of Starbucks from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Insider Activity at Starbucks In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Starbucks News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Great Lakes Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 35,723 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,650,000.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in SBUX. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 114,410,675 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $9,634,523,000 after purchasing an additional 971,773 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors increased its holdings in Starbucks by 9.0% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 84,727,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,135,228,000 after buying an additional 7,007,268 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Starbucks in the second quarter worth approximately $8,504,509,000. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Starbucks by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 47,869,056 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $4,031,053,000 after buying an additional 327,161 shares during the period. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Starbucks by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,373,084 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $2,212,153,000 after buying an additional 225,168 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Analyst Ratings Changes SBUX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Raymond James Financial downgraded Starbucks to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered shares of Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley cut shares of Starbucks from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $87.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Scotiabank lowered shares of Starbucks from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30. View Our Latest Analysis on Starbucks
Insider Activity In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. This trade represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ SBUX opened at $107.08 on Monday. Starbucks Corporation has a 52 week low of $77.99 and a 52 week high of $110.51. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $104.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $100.43. The firm has a market cap of $122.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The company had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.50 EPS. Starbucks’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is presently 142.53%.
Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Compass Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 86,114 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,800,000. Starbucks accounts for about 1.7% of Compass Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest holding.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Starbucks during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Starbucks during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Robert W. Baird set a $124.00 target price on Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on Starbucks in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $110.30. View Our Latest Research Report on Starbucks
Starbucks Price Performance NASDAQ:SBUX opened at $107.08 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a 52 week low of $77.99 and a 52 week high of $110.51. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $104.45 and a 200 day moving average of $100.43.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is 142.53%.
Starbucks News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Empirical Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 6,453 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $659,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 1.0% in the first quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 9,473 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $849,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 7.8% during the 2nd quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 1,396 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $143,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 10,039 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,026,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Beta Wealth Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter. Beta Wealth Group Inc. now owns 6,216 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $635,000 after buying an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elgethun Capital Management boosted its holdings in Starbucks by 9.4% in the 2nd quarter. Elgethun Capital Management now owns 1,219 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $125,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Starbucks In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
More Starbucks News Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week: Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Stock Performance SBUX stock opened at $107.08 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $104.45 and a 200-day moving average of $100.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a 12 month low of $77.99 and a 12 month high of $110.51.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.50 EPS. Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current year.
Starbucks Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is 142.53%.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research analysts recently weighed in on SBUX shares. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on Starbucks from $87.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Scotiabank lowered Starbucks from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (up from $110.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on Starbucks from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Starbucks presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30.
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Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Flossbach Von Storch SE purchased a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 168,059 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $17,174,000.
Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Empirical Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter valued at $659,000. Great Lakes Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth $3,650,000. Compass Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth $8,800,000. Pacific Sun Financial Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth $432,000. Finally, Stevens Capital Partners purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth $319,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks Price Performance Starbucks stock opened at $107.08 on Monday. Starbucks Corporation has a 1-year low of $77.99 and a 1-year high of $110.51. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $104.45 and a 200-day moving average price of $100.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The company had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.50 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Starbucks Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s payout ratio is presently 142.53%.
Insider Activity In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Melius Research set a $110.00 target price on Starbucks in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Stephens started coverage on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Guggenheim initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. They set a “buy” rating for the company. DA Davidson raised their price target on shares of Starbucks from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Key Starbucks News Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Csenge Advisory Group acquired a new position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 7,492 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $766,000.
Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of SBUX. AssuredPartners Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $472,000. Shepherd Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter valued at $2,387,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter valued at $328,000. Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth $47,568,000. Finally, Mmbg Investment Advisors CO. bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth $2,826,000. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Starbucks News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Stock Performance Shares of Starbucks stock opened at $107.08 on Monday. Starbucks Corporation has a 52-week low of $77.99 and a 52-week high of $110.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a fifty day moving average of $104.45 and a 200-day moving average of $100.43. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The firm’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 142.53%.
Insider Activity at Starbucks In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of Starbucks stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 in the last quarter. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Wedbush assumed coverage on Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on Starbucks in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on Starbucks from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Starbucks currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Starbucks Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Aljian Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 24,537 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,507,000. Starbucks makes up approximately 0.5% of Aljian Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. increased its stake in Starbucks by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 9,473 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $849,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. lifted its stake in Starbucks by 7.8% during the second quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 1,396 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $143,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 1.0% in the second quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 10,039 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $1,026,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. Beta Wealth Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Starbucks by 1.7% in the second quarter. Beta Wealth Group Inc. now owns 6,216 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $635,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elgethun Capital Management increased its position in shares of Starbucks by 9.4% in the second quarter. Elgethun Capital Management now owns 1,219 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $125,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Price Performance Shares of SBUX opened at $107.08 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $104.45 and its 200-day moving average is $100.36. The company has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $77.99 and a fifty-two week high of $110.51. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.50 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 142.53%.
Insider Activity In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently commented on SBUX shares. Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. DA Davidson lifted their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Scotiabank downgraded shares of Starbucks from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 661,557 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $67,605,000. Danske Bank A S owned 0.06% of Starbucks at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Starbucks by 86.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 176,722 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $16,126,000 after purchasing an additional 81,952 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its position in Starbucks by 47.0% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 3,642 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 1,164 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC purchased a new stake in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $288,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL lifted its holdings in Starbucks by 92.8% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 5,225 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $479,000 after buying an additional 2,515 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Starbucks by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 112,710 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $10,328,000 after buying an additional 7,978 shares during the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Starbucks Stock Performance SBUX stock opened at $107.08 on Friday. Starbucks Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $77.99 and a fifty-two week high of $110.51. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $104.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $100.36. The company has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The business’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year. Starbucks Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is 142.53%.
Key Stories Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades SBUX has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Citigroup boosted their target price on Starbucks from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Compass Point began coverage on Starbucks in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $110.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Insider Transactions at Starbucks In other Starbucks news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This trade represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 in the last ninety days. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 661,557 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $67,605,000. Danske Bank A S owned 0.06% of Starbucks at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Starbucks by 86.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 176,722 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $16,126,000 after purchasing an additional 81,952 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its position in Starbucks by 47.0% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 3,642 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 1,164 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC purchased a new stake in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $288,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL lifted its holdings in Starbucks by 92.8% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 5,225 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $479,000 after buying an additional 2,515 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Starbucks by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 112,710 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $10,328,000 after buying an additional 7,978 shares during the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Starbucks Stock Performance SBUX stock opened at $107.08 on Friday. Starbucks Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $77.99 and a fifty-two week high of $110.51. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $104.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $100.36. The company has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The business’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year. Starbucks Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is 142.53%.
Key Stories Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades SBUX has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Citigroup boosted their target price on Starbucks from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Compass Point began coverage on Starbucks in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective (up from $110.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Insider Transactions at Starbucks In other Starbucks news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This trade represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 in the last ninety days. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
About Starbucks (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Auxano Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 26,685 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,727,000. Starbucks accounts for about 0.5% of Auxano Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest position.
Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 94.5% in the 4th quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. now owns 94,260 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,938,000 after purchasing an additional 45,794 shares in the last quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd boosted its position in Starbucks by 20.4% during the fourth quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 518,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $43,655,000 after purchasing an additional 87,926 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Starbucks during the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,232,650,000. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Starbucks by 86.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 176,722 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $16,126,000 after purchasing an additional 81,952 shares during the period. Finally, Parkside Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Starbucks in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $842,000. 72.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley cut Starbucks from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $115.00 price target (up from $110.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Needham & Company LLC set a $120.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company cut shares of Starbucks from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Starbucks currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30.
Read Our Latest Analysis on SBUX Key Headlines Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks Stock Performance Shares of SBUX opened at $107.08 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $104.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $100.36. Starbucks Corporation has a one year low of $77.99 and a one year high of $110.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The company had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.50 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 142.53%.
Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Aljian Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 24,537 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,507,000. Starbucks makes up approximately 0.5% of Aljian Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. increased its stake in Starbucks by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 9,473 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $849,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. lifted its stake in Starbucks by 7.8% during the second quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 1,396 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $143,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 1.0% in the second quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 10,039 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $1,026,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. Beta Wealth Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Starbucks by 1.7% in the second quarter. Beta Wealth Group Inc. now owns 6,216 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $635,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elgethun Capital Management increased its position in shares of Starbucks by 9.4% in the second quarter. Elgethun Capital Management now owns 1,219 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $125,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Starbucks Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Price Performance Shares of SBUX opened at $107.08 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $104.45 and its 200-day moving average is $100.36. The company has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $77.99 and a fifty-two week high of $110.51. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.50 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 142.53%.
Insider Activity In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently commented on SBUX shares. Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. DA Davidson lifted their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $102.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Scotiabank downgraded shares of Starbucks from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 7,630,782 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $779,790,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.67% of Starbucks at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Leeward Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Starbucks in the second quarter worth about $994,000. Centric Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at about $269,000. Private Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $579,000. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. purchased a new position in Starbucks during the second quarter worth about $832,000. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in Starbucks during the second quarter worth about $53,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other Starbucks news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks Trading Up 3.0% Shares of SBUX opened at $107.08 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $104.45 and its 200 day simple moving average is $100.36. The firm has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a twelve month low of $77.99 and a twelve month high of $110.51. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. Starbucks’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s payout ratio is currently 142.53%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Wedbush initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, July 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $95.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Melius Research set a $110.00 target price on Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30.
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More Starbucks News Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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1ST Source Bank acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 32,644 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,336,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in SBUX. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG grew its holdings in Starbucks by 36.4% in the fourth quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG now owns 88,374 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,442,000 after purchasing an additional 23,589 shares during the period. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Starbucks by 94.5% during the 4th quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. now owns 94,260 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $7,938,000 after acquiring an additional 45,794 shares in the last quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd lifted its position in Starbucks by 20.4% during the 4th quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 518,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $43,655,000 after acquiring an additional 87,926 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,232,650,000. Finally, Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Starbucks by 86.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 176,722 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $16,126,000 after purchasing an additional 81,952 shares in the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Starbucks News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Stock Performance NASDAQ SBUX opened at $107.08 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $104.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $100.36. Starbucks Corporation has a twelve month low of $77.99 and a twelve month high of $110.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.07 billion, a PE ratio of 61.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.Starbucks’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is currently 142.53%.
Insider Activity at Starbucks In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts have issued reports on SBUX shares. Robert W. Baird set a $124.00 target price on Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Starbucks from a “neutral” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Compass Point initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Finally, Raymond James Financial lowered shares of Starbucks to an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $110.30.
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Starbucks Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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ABN AMRO Bank N.V. purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 8,161 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $832,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. purchased a new position in Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Financial Freedom LLC lifted its stake in Starbucks by 296.2% during the first quarter. Financial Freedom LLC now owns 313 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Starbucks News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations. Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment. Starbucks Trading Up 3.0% Shares of Starbucks stock opened at $107.08 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $104.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $100.36. The company has a market cap of $122.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.54, a PEG ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a 1 year low of $77.99 and a 1 year high of $110.51. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s payout ratio is presently 142.53%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In SBUX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a report on Friday, July 31st. Wedbush began coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group cut shares of Starbucks from a “neutral” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $126.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30.
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Insider Activity at Starbucks In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock worth $681,663 over the last three months. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Starbucks Company Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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A new state filing shows Starbucks is cutting 224 more jobs tied to its Seattle headquarters, including technology positions and roles in the group that designs and builds its coffeehouses.
Starbucks (SBUX +1.64%) stock is up 25% year to date, reflecting the business's improving momentum this year under CEO Brian Niccol, who took over in 2024. Meanwhile, Dutch Bros (BROS +0.84%) stock has fallen 18% as of this writing. That gap stands out, especially because Dutch Bros remains the faster-growing coffee business in terms of revenue and profits.
The underperformance doesn't look justified and could be an opportunity for investors, since Dutch Bros appears to offer a longer growth runway.
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Starbucks is executing a solid comeback Starbucks' trailing-12-month revenues grew by 4.5% year over year in its fiscal third quarter, which ended June 28, but higher costs have weighed on profitability. Trailing-12-month operating income grew by just 2.5% as the company absorbed turnaround-related costs such as investments to improve service, as well as the impact of higher coffee prices.
Still, Niccol's strategy appears to be working. Global comparable-store sales have accelerated for four straight quarters, and climbed 7.9% year over year in fiscal Q3.
Those improvements are being driven by higher visit frequency. The company has the benefit of a massive loyal customer base, as evidenced by its 35 million-plus Starbucks Rewards members. Management said brand affinity, customer consideration, and purchase intent are at five-year highs.
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Dutch Bros continues to perform at a high level Dutch Bros' trailing-12-month revenue grew 29% year over year. Even better, operating profit rose 35%, showing the company is scaling profitably as it opens more shops across the U.S.
It just delivered its eighth straight quarter of transaction growth and its 13th consecutive quarter of positive comparable-store sales growth. Company-operated same-shop sales rose 8.3% year over year, with systemwide same-shop sales up 5.8%.
Dutch Bros trades at a lower valuation relative to growth Dutch Bros shares trade at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 52, which is high, but that valuation is supported by analysts' consensus long-term earnings growth estimate of 32% annually.
Starbucks trades at a forward P/E of 41, but analysts expect its earnings to grow by only 19% annually. That gives Dutch Bros the lower price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.63, compared to Starbucks' 2.15. The PEG comparison shows that investors are getting more value for Dutch Bros' higher expected earnings growth rate than for Starbucks.
A lower PEG ratio sets up the potential for stronger long-term shareholder returns. Dutch Bros currently has 1,225 shops open, but it believes its addressable market can support 7,000 shops. Management believes it is on a path to expand to 2,029 locations by 2029.
Both are solid businesses that can deliver returns. But Dutch Bros' 18% share price decline this year doesn't appear to match either the company's fundamentals or the growth it has ahead.
AIA Group Ltd increased its position in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) by 34.9% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 87,413 shares of the coffee company's stock after buying an additional 22,608 shares during the quarter. AIA Group Ltd's holdings
Bridgewater Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 5,815 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $599,000.
Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Norges Bank bought a new position in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth $1,232,650,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Starbucks by 65.9% in the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 19,447,854 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,637,704,000 after buying an additional 7,725,547 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors grew its position in shares of Starbucks by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 84,727,405 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $7,135,228,000 after buying an additional 7,007,268 shares during the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of Starbucks by 146.6% in the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 6,049,192 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $553,201,000 after buying an additional 3,596,014 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its position in shares of Starbucks by 483.8% during the second quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,182,890 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $325,260,000 after acquiring an additional 2,637,715 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares in the company, valued at $7,963,558.65. The trade was a 2.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In SBUX has been the topic of several analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $130.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Stephens began coverage on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, Melius Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Starbucks currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30. View Our Latest Research Report on Starbucks
More Starbucks News Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
Positive Sentiment: Starbucks reported strong recent operating momentum: global comparable sales increased 7.9% in fiscal third-quarter 2026, while revenue reached approximately $9.3 billion. The trends could support the company’s fiscal 2026 earnings outlook and reflect progress from investments in its coffeehouses. Can Starbucks’ Solid Comps Growth Support Stronger FY26 Earnings? Positive Sentiment: A promotional return of the Unicorn Frappuccino helped produce a record sales weekend, suggesting that limited-time products and brand engagement can continue to drive customer traffic. Starbucks Just Landed the Biggest Weekend in the Company’s History Neutral Sentiment: Investor comparisons with McDonald’s and Chipotle show that restaurant-stock performance in 2026 has favored companies undergoing structural change. Starbucks’ valuation remains elevated, making sustained sales and earnings improvement important for further upside. Which Restaurant Stock Has Dominated in 2026: McDonald’s, Chipotle, or Starbucks? Negative Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of its restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. The cuts include technology, store design and construction, and coffeehouse development roles; 120 Seattle-based employees reportedly face separation after declining relocation to the new Nashville office. The company said the reductions do not involve cafe closures, but the announcement is raising concerns about disruption and turnaround execution. Starbucks Laying Off More Than 200 Workers in Streamlining Drive Starbucks Trading Down 0.9% SBUX opened at $103.99 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $104.37 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $100.32. Starbucks Corporation has a 1-year low of $77.99 and a 1-year high of $110.51. The company has a market cap of $118.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%.The company had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.50 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Starbucks Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is presently 142.53%.
Starbucks Profile (Free Report)
Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.
Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.
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Starbucks is laying off over 200 corporate workers as it moves forward with the turnaround strategy that it began two years ago under CEO Brian Niccol.
The coffee giant on Thursday published a layoff notice under the WARN Act, clarifying plans to cut over 200 corporate roles after it previously disclosed plans to reduce the corporate workforce by about 300 jobs.
The WARN filing indicated that about 120 of the employee separations are associated with workers from its support team focused on designing and developing coffeehouses who declined the opportunity to relocate from Seattle, Washington, to Nashville, Tennessee.
Additionally, about 104 cuts are organizational changes resulting from restructuring plans detailed in May.
STARBUCKS' TURNAROUND PLAN SHOWS PROMISE IN US AS SALES GROWTH RETURNS FOR FIRST TIME IN 2 YEARS
Starbucks submitted a filing with details about over 200 job cuts. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The expected date of the first separations will be Oct. 19, 2026, with all completed by Nov. 1, 2026.
Starbucks indicated the organizational changes aren't altering the company's coffeehouse strategy, and it is moving forward with its "third place experience" of uplifting coffeehouses and expanding and developing its portfolio.
The filing represents the last component of Starbucks' remaining organizational changes from the restructuring announced in May so that it can focus on improving the experience at its coffeehouses and those of its employee partners and customers, according to the company.
STARBUCKS TO CLOSE STORES, CUT JOBS AS PART OF TURNAROUND STRATEGY
Ticker Security Last Change Change % SBUX STARBUCKS CORP. 103.99 -0.99 -0.94% The company is building a new regional corporate office in Nashville that comes with a price tag of $100 million and will house about 2,000 employees, though it is keeping its headquarters in Seattle.
After Niccol took the helm at Starbucks in September 2024, becoming the company's third CEO in a two-year period, he put the company on a turnaround plan to spur more business in coffeehouses.
STARBUCKS CEO SAYS COFFEE CHAIN IS 'AHEAD OF SCHEDULE' IN MAJOR TURNAROUND EFFORT AFTER ONE YEAR
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is pursuing a turnaround strategy at the coffee giant. (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast Company)
The plan has featured efforts to redesign interiors to encourage customers to linger, along with "personal touches," like writing names on cups and serving drinks in mugs.
It's also working to ensure proper staffing at stores, streamlining mobile orders, letting customers handle their own condiments and committing to having all drinks ready in four minutes or less.
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Last year, Starbucks moved to close some underperforming stores and cut 900 non-retail partner roles, while also freezing many open positions as it restructured.
