Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) Stock Has Average Price Target of $110.80 According to Analysts

Shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) have been given an average recommendation of “Hold” by the forty brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, twelve have issued a hold recommendation and twenty-three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $110.80.

SBUX has been the topic of several recent research reports. DA Davidson restated a “neutral” rating and set a $110.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a report on Friday, October 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price target (up from $120.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Piper Sandler upped their price target on Starbucks from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, October 8th.

Starbucks Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of SBUX opened at $97.52 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $111.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.98. The company’s fifty day moving average is $100.18 and its 200-day moving average is $101.02. Starbucks has a 12 month low of $77.99 and a 12 month high of $110.51.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last released 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. 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 quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter 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, research analysts predict that Starbucks will post 2.60 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a $0.63 dividend. This is an increase from Starbucks’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is presently 142.53%.

Key Stories Impacting Starbucks

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Turnaround momentum is supporting the stock. Stronger customer traffic, margin recovery and higher earnings expectations suggest that Starbucks’ turnaround strategy is gaining traction. Analysts expect fiscal 2026 earnings of approximately $2.59 per share, broadly within the company’s $2.55–$2.65 guidance range. Starbucks Stock Gains 15% YTD: Can Its Turnaround Drive More Upside?
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend growth and customer loyalty add shareholder appeal. Starbucks has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, and its large stored-value card balance provides a recurring source of cash and customer engagement. These factors may support investor confidence if earnings growth resumes. Starbucks Has Raised Its Dividend for 16 Consecutive Years. Is the Payout Still Sustainable?
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is adding targeted product and retail initiatives. A limited-time drinkware collection exclusive to Target could broaden brand visibility, but the initiative is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Starbucks Unveils Limited-Time Drinkware Collection Exclusive to Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Starbucks is not acquiring Chipotle. The company’s clarification removes speculation about a potentially costly major acquisition, limiting both deal-related risk and possible strategic upside. Starbucks Says It’s Not Buying Chipotle
• Negative Sentiment: Higher sales are not yet translating into enough profit growth. Rising labor expenses and elevated coffee prices are squeezing margins, creating a key risk to the turnaround and dividend sustainability. Starbucks’ relatively high valuation leaves less room for disappointing execution. Starbucks Has a Growing Problem Even as Customers Return

Insider Transactions at Starbucks

In other Starbucks news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 1,641 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.76, for a total transaction of $155,501.16. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 71,508 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,776,098.08. This represents a 2.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 6,099 shares of company stock worth $627,135 over the last three months. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Starbucks

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SBUX. James T. Borello RIA bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 3rd quarter worth $127,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC grew its stake in Starbucks by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 16,559 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,556,000 after buying an additional 499 shares during the last quarter. Vertrix Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Starbucks by 27.6% in the 3rd quarter. Vertrix Wealth Management LLC now owns 32,404 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $3,045,000 after acquiring an additional 7,017 shares during the period. JGP Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Starbucks by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. JGP Wealth Management LLC now owns 10,714 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $1,007,000 after acquiring an additional 292 shares during the period. Finally, Moody National Bank Trust Division raised its holdings in Starbucks by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 23,341 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $2,193,000 after acquiring an additional 771 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.

About Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation is a global specialty coffee company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1971, the company operates and licenses coffeehouses under the Starbucks brand, serving brewed coffee, espresso beverages, teas, cold drinks, food, and other ready-to-consume products.

In addition to its company-operated and licensed stores, Starbucks sells packaged coffee, tea, and single-serve products through grocery retailers, convenience stores, and other distribution channels.