Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Forecast
SBUX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.66 / 5 from 35 analysts
- Price target
- $110.97 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.72
- 52-week range
- $79.60 – $108.55
SBUX analyst ratings
35 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SBUX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SBUX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.75 | $0.66 | $0.81 | $0.56 | +34.6% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.60 | $2.35 | $2.69 | $2.13 | +22.1% | 33 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.13 | $2.95 | $3.45 | $2.60 | +20.2% | 33 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SBUX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $9.59B | $9.34B | $9.80B | −3.2% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $37.99B | $37.62B | $38.24B | +2.2% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $38.55B | $37.08B | $39.71B | +1.5% | 31 |
SBUX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SBUX revenue: reported and forecast
SBUX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.76 | $0.75 | $0.76 | $0.75 | $0.75 | −1.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.38 | $2.59 | $2.59 | $2.60 | $2.60 | +9.1% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.01 | $3.11 | $3.12 | $3.13 | $3.13 | +4.0% | 4 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SBUX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SBUX beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from SBUX
35 analysts cover Starbucks; their consensus rating is buy (3.66 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $110.97, 13.8% above the latest close of $97.52. Analysts expect earnings of $2.60 per share for FY2026, +22.1% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $3.13 per share on revenue of $38.6 billion. Starbucks beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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SBUX forecast FAQ
What is Starbucks's price target?
The average analyst price target for Starbucks is $110.97, 13.8% above the latest close of $97.52.
Is Starbucks a buy, hold or sell?
Of 35 analysts covering Starbucks, 12 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 19 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Starbucks's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.60 per share for FY2026 (range $2.35 to $2.69); for FY2027 the estimate is $3.13.
What is Starbucks's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $38.0 billion, growth of 2.2%; for FY2027 it is $38.6 billion.
When does Starbucks report earnings?
Starbucks is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.72.
Does Starbucks usually beat earnings estimates?
Starbucks reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.