
Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Starbucks (SBUX) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Starbucks is experiencing a positive turnaround, highlighted by a 2.4% quarter-over-quarter increase in lapsed rewards members, totaling 34.6 million, which is expected to drive revenue growth. Additionally, the company has updated its revenue estimates for 2026, indicating higher expectations for company-operated revenue that outweigh declines in licensed and channel development segments. Improvements in international same-store sales, particularly in China, along with enhanced visitation trends and a focus on customer experience, suggest the potential for stronger sales leverage and profitability in the near term.
Bears say
Starbucks is anticipated to experience a significant year-over-year decline in earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter, projected to be more substantial than the 24% decline observed in the first quarter, due to peak restructuring charges and ongoing investments that are expected to suppress margins for an extended period. Although there were slight improvements in same-store sales, the company faces challenges in the channel development segment, where higher input costs are likely to reduce demand, leading to revised lower revenue estimates. The combination of increased labor costs, ineffective traffic-driving strategies from the new CEO, and a notable decrease in discounted transactions further contributes to a negative financial outlook for the company.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Starbucks and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Starbucks (SBUX) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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