Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SBUX does

Starbucks (SBUX) is a US stock in the Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurants industry. It operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee internationally through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Stores offer coffee, tea, beverages, roasted and ground coffees, complementary food, packaged coffees, single-serve products, ready-to-drink beverages, and various food items under brands such as Starbucks Coffee, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Ethos, and Starbucks Reserve. The company also licenses its trademarks through licensed stores and grocery and foodservice accounts. Starbucks is part of the S&P 500.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 94.14 USD, reflecting the latest trade; a -1.02% move means the stock is slightly lower today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 54.4 divides the current price by the last 12 months' earnings per share (1.73 USD), showing how much investors pay for each dollar of recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 30.1 uses expected future earnings, often seen as a gauge of growth expectations.
• The dividend yield of 2.61% tells you the annual dividend as a percentage of the current price; the ex-dividend date is 14 Aug 2026.
• A beta of 0.97 suggests the stock's price moves roughly in line with the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 77.99 – 110.51 shows the lowest and highest prices in the past year; the price is up 12.9% over that period.
• Market capitalisation of 107.32 mld. USD is the total value of all outstanding shares.
• Revenue of 38.34 mld. USD with -1.4% year-over-year growth indicates a slight decline in top-line sales.
• Profit margin of 5.2% and operating margin of 12.9% show how much of each sales dollar remains as profit after costs and operating expenses.

Recent news

Recent headlines note that Starbucks is accelerating its "Back to Starbucks" revamp across North America, aiming for 1,500 coffeehouse uplifts by the end of FY26. Other stories highlight the digital menu rollout nearing 90% of stores and a planned $1 billion cafe makeover. A former Starbucks CEO's production company has also received an investment.

What to watch

For a stock like Starbucks, investors typically monitor consumer spending trends, commodity costs (especially coffee), and competitive pressure from peers such as Yum! Brands (YUM) and MGM Resorts (MGM). Store traffic, digital ordering adoption, and international expansion can also influence results. Earnings reports, scheduled for 28 Oct 2026, often move the stock, as do changes in guidance and macroeconomic conditions that affect discretionary spending.