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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$88.26 -11.15 (-11.22%)
Closing price 04/3/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Starbucks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
6
Buy
19

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Starbucks in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 28 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SBUX.

Consensus Price Target

$106.12
20.24% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Starbucks, the average price target is $106.12. The highest price target for SBUX is $125.00, while the lowest price target for SBUX is $76.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.24% from the current price of $88.26.
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SBUX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
1 Month Ago
3/5/24 to 3/5/25
3 Months Ago
1/5/24 to 1/4/25
1 Year Ago
4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$106.12$105.75$103.77$109.24
Forecasted Upside20.24% Upside-5.32% Downside12.09% Upside24.67% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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SBUX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SBUX Price Targets by Month

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Starbucks Stock vs. The Competition

TypeStarbucksRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.61
2.54
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.24% Upside67.00% Upside25.02% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/18/2025Argus
2 of 5 stars
J. Staszak
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$115.00+16.07%
2/25/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Zachary Fadem
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$115.00 ➝ $125.00+10.40%
1/29/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
Andrew Strelzik
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$110.00 ➝ $115.00+7.34%
1/29/2025UBS Group
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Dennis Geiger
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$98.00 ➝ $105.00-0.22%
1/29/2025Barclays
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Jeffrey Bernstein
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$119.00 ➝ $124.00+23.43%
1/29/2025Wedbush
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Nick Setyan
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$95.00 ➝ $100.00-0.46%
1/27/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Chris O'Cull
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $114.00+15.36%
1/24/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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L. Reich
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$115.00 ➝ $115.00+16.69%
11/13/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Sell$84.00 ➝ $77.00-22.06%
11/11/2024TD Cowen
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A. Charles
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $110.00+12.76%
10/31/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$96.00 ➝ $99.00+1.33%
10/22/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$118.00 ➝ $117.00+20.54%
10/17/2024BTIG Research
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Peter Saleh
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $115.00+20.94%
10/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$98.00 ➝ $115.00+21.00%
9/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $105.00+8.61%
9/26/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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D. Gargiulo
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$92.00 ➝ $115.00+20.27%
9/24/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform$80.00 ➝ $76.00-20.40%
8/26/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
8/21/2024DZ Bank
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell$85.00-8.61%
8/14/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $118.00+23.04%
8/14/2024Evercore ISI
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D. Palmer
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $120.00+25.13%
8/13/2024Baird R W
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D. Tarantino
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/13/2024Piper Sandler
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B. Mullan
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $103.00+8.52%
8/13/2024Robert W. Baird
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$81.00 ➝ $110.00+42.80%
6/13/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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C. Cho
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Initiated CoverageBuy$100.00+25.98%
5/3/2024HSBC
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$107.00 ➝ $84.00+14.90%
5/1/2024William Blair
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S. Zackfia
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
4/19/2024Guggenheim
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $91.00+4.07%
1/31/2024Stephens
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$110.00+16.92%
1/16/2024Gordon Haskett
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$100.00+8.72%
5/3/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/3/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$122.00 ➝ $128.00+11.83%
4/10/2023OTR Global
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 UpgradeMixed ➝ Positive

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Should I Buy Starbucks Stock? SBUX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Starbucks pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Starbucks
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Starbucks Co.:

  • Starbucks Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.68, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has a market capitalization of $112.92 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the market, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable investments.
  • Starbucks Co. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.61, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 2.45%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Starbucks Co., with an average target price of $106.12, suggesting that there is potential for the stock to appreciate in value.
  • The stock is currently trading around $105.81, which is close to its 50-day moving average, indicating a stable price trend that may attract investors looking for entry points.

Starbucks
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Starbucks Co. for these reasons:

  • Starbucks Co. has a negative return on equity of 44.97%, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
  • The company reported a net margin of 9.73%, which, while positive, may be lower than some investors expect for a company of its size, indicating potential challenges in cost management.
  • During the same quarter last year, Starbucks Co. posted an EPS of $0.90, showing a decline in earnings year-over-year, which could signal weakening performance.
  • With a P/E ratio of 32.07, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • There are three investment analysts who have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about its future performance, which could influence investor sentiment negatively.

SBUX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Starbucks is $106.12, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $76.00.

28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starbucks in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SBUX shares.

According to analysts, Starbucks's stock has a predicted upside of 20.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Starbucks's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Starbucks has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Starbucks more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Starbucks is 2.61 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how SBUX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:SBUX) was last updated on 4/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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