Zacks Investment Research·1 day ago
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Starbucks Corporation(SBUX)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SBUX•NASDAQ
$103.61
63.6× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutStarbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, single serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items. The company also licenses its trademarks through licensed stores, and grocery and foodservice accounts. The company offers its products under the Starbucks, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi brands. As of October 3, 2021, it operated 16,826 company-operated and licensed stores in North America; and 17,007 company-operated and licensed stores internationally. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.Show more
- Revenue$37.18B+2.8%
- EBITDA$5.27B-24.8%
- Net Income$1.86B-50.6%
- EPS (Diluted)1.63-50.8%
- Gross Margin24.15%-10.0%
- EBITDA Margin14.16%-26.8%
- Operating Margin9.63%-35.6%
- Net Margin4.99%-52.0%
SBUX Price & Volume
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Margin Compression Challenges Starbucks Premium Positioning
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Operational complexity and margin compression
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Starbucks faces a precarious transition as its 'affordable luxury' model struggles against rising operational complexity and inconsistent revenue growth, which fluctuated from a 8.8% increase in 2026Q2 to a 3.2% contraction in 2024Q4.
- The company's reliance on aggressive capital returns is increasingly difficult to reconcile with a persistent negative equity base that deepened to -$8.5 billion by 2026Q2.
- Investors should monitor whether management can restore operating leverage, which has compressed from 16.7% in 2024Q3 to 8.2% in 2026Q2, before committing further capital to this high-valuation, high-risk retail play.
Verdict Logic
the company's current P/E ratio of 64.17 appears disconnected from the underlying operational strain, evidenced by a net margin that has compressed to 5.4% as of 2026Q2.
SBUX Growth Metrics
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years6.85%
5 Years9.6%
3 Years4.86%
TTM5.83%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-3.88%
5 Years14.87%
3 Years-17.3%
TTM-52.2%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-1.1%
5 Years15.59%
3 Years-16.8%
TTM-52.17%
Return on Capital
10 Years26.38%
5 Years23.08%
3 Years23.98%
Last Year16.25%
SBUX Recent Earnings
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.50+17.6%
$0.43
Rev
$9.5B+4.0%
$9.2B
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.56-4.4%
$0.59
Rev
$9.9B+2.7%
$9.7B
Q4 2025
Oct 29, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.52-6.5%
$0.56
Rev
$9.6B+2.6%
$9.3B
Q3 2025
Jul 29, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.50-22.7%
$0.65
Rev
$9.5B+1.7%
$9.3B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.50vs $0.43+17.6% | $9.5Bvs $9.2B+4.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.56vs $0.59-4.4% | $9.9Bvs $9.7B+2.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $0.52vs $0.56-6.5% | $9.6Bvs $9.3B+2.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $0.50vs $0.65-22.7% | $9.5Bvs $9.3B+1.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest SBUX News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Benzinga·1 day ago
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $103.61 | $118.08B | 63.56 | 2.79% | 4.99% | — | 2.35% | |
| $282.21 | $200.51B | 23.62 | 3.72% | 31.62% | — | — | |
| $73.94 | $25.62B | 31.46 | 12.23% | 9.96% | 18.45% | — | |
| $167.49 | $46.3B | 30.12 | 8.81% | 20.48% | — | — | |
| $313.14 | $10.42B | 17.82 | 4.96% | 11.89% | — | — | |
| $7.78 | $1.48B | 9.15 | -3.1% | 7.81% | 150.73% | — |
Compare SBUX vs Peers
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SBUX SEC Filings & Documents
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Jun 12, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 20, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 15, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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SBUX Frequently Asked Questions
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Starbucks Corporation's revenue?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported $38.46B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5412% increase from $697.9M in 1996.
How fast is Starbucks Corporation growing?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) grew revenue by 2.8% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is SBUX profitable?
Yes, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is profitable, generating $1.50B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does SBUX pay dividends?
Yes, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.35%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is Starbucks Corporation's free cash flow?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) generated $2.73B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.