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Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$91.86 +1.95 (+2.17%)
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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
8
Buy
18

Based on 29 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 29 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SBUX.

Consensus Price Target

$103.77
12.96% Upside
According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Starbucks, the average price target is $103.77. The highest price target for SBUX is $120.00, while the lowest price target for SBUX is $76.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.96% from the current price of $91.86.
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SBUX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/27/23 to 12/26/24
1 Month Ago
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
3 Months Ago
9/28/23 to 9/27/24
1 Year Ago
12/27/22 to 12/27/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$103.77$103.77$100.52$114.18
Forecasted Upside12.96% Upside3.07% Upside3.25% Upside19.83% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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
2.55
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.84% Upside28.34% Upside13.93% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/26/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $115.00+12.92%
11/15/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
L. Reich
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Initiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Outperform$115.00 ➝ $115.00+15.89%
11/13/2024Redburn Atlantic
5 of 5 stars
 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%
10/31/2024Wedbush
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$98.00 ➝ $95.00-2.86%
10/31/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $108.00+10.89%
10/31/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+12.95%
10/23/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$85.00 ➝ $95.00-1.32%
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%
9/9/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+20.44%
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
2/3/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$112.00 ➝ $116.00+6.28%
1/20/2023Tigress Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$136.00+30.44%

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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, December 18, 2024. 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 increased its quarterly dividend from $0.57 to $0.61 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase represents an annualized dividend of $2.44, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80 for the latest quarter, meeting analysts' expectations. This indicates stability in earnings, which can be a positive sign for potential investors.
  • Despite a slight decline in revenue compared to the previous year, Starbucks Co. is projected to achieve an EPS of 3.11 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability moving forward.
  • Starbucks Co. has received multiple "outperform" ratings from analysts, with price targets ranging from $85.00 to $120.00. This positive outlook from analysts can instill confidence in potential investors.
  • The stock is currently trading around $99.07, which is within a reasonable range compared to the average target price of $103.77 set by analysts, indicating potential for price appreciation.

Starbucks
Bear Case

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

  • Starbucks Co. reported a negative return on equity of 46.39%, which suggests that the company is not generating sufficient profit relative to shareholder equity. This could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • The company's revenue decreased by 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining sales growth, which could affect future profitability.
  • There are three analysts who have rated the stock as a "sell," which may indicate concerns about the company's future performance and could deter some investors.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 73.72%, which means a significant portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Recent insider selling, including a transaction by the CFO, may raise concerns about the confidence of company executives in the stock's future performance.

SBUX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 29 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Starbucks is $103.77, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $76.00.

29 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Starbucks in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SBUX shares.

According to analysts, Starbucks's stock has a predicted upside of 12.96% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Starbucks more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Starbucks is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how SBUX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:SBUX) was last updated on 12/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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