SBUX - Starbucks Corporation

Stock Details

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), a prominent company in the trade & services sector within the retail-eating & drinking places industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $93.67. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $70.96 and $116.64. This places the current price at 80.3% of its 52-week high and 32.0% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 10,320,062. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US8552441094.

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

33.49

Above market average

Forward P/E

30.77

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.40

Potentially overvalued

EV/EBITDA

20.15

EPS (TTM)

$2.75

Price to Sales

2.88

Beta

0.99

Less volatile than market

How is SBUX valued relative to its earnings and growth?

Starbucks Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 33.49, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 30.77 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.40 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.

What is SBUX's risk profile compared to the market?

With a beta of 0.99, Starbucks Corporation is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

8.61%

Operating Margin

7.51%

Return on Equity

0.00%

Return on Assets

8.98%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

2.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-50.30%

How profitable and efficient is SBUX's business model?

Starbucks Corporation achieves a profit margin of 8.61%, meaning it retains $8.61 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 7.51% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes.0

What are SBUX's recent growth trends?

Starbucks Corporation's revenue grew by 2.30% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 50.30% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$2.40

Dividend Yield

2.65%

Ex-Dividend Date

5/16/2025

Dividend Date

5/30/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from SBUX?

Starbucks Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.65%, paying $2.40 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 5/16/2025.

How reliable is SBUX's dividend for long-term investors?

The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Starbucks Corporation pays $2.40 per share in dividends against earnings of $2.75 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 87.27%. This high payout ratio of 60-90% leaves limited earnings for reinvestment. While currently sustainable, there's less buffer for dividend growth or protection during earnings downturns. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 5/30/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

1.14B

Book Value/Share

-$6.71

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is SBUX's market capitalization and position?

Starbucks Corporation has a market capitalization of $104.67B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 1.14B shares outstanding, the company's ownership is widely distributed. As a major player in the RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.

How does SBUX's price compare to its book value?

Starbucks Corporation's book value per share is -$6.71, while the current stock price is $93.67, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of -13.96. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$92.26

1.51% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

How reliable are analyst predictions for SBUX?

34 analysts cover SBUX with 44% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $92.26 implies -1.5% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.

What is the Wall Street consensus on SBUX?

Current analyst recommendations:6 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 18 Hold, 1 Sell, 0The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 02:23 AM

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