Starbucks (SBUX) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) will likely be issuing its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 29th. Analysts expect Starbucks to post earnings of $0.7190 per share and revenue of $9.22 billion for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earnings report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.17 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Starbucks to post $2.65 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3.16 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Starbucks Stock Performance

Shares of SBUX stock opened at $103.04 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $117.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.22 and a beta of 0.98. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $99.31 and its 200-day moving average price is $99.48. Starbucks has a one year low of $77.99 and a one year high of $110.51.

Starbucks Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be given a $0.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. This is a positive change from Starbucks’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is presently 144.83%.

Insider Transactions at Starbucks

In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 588 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $58,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 70,920 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,092,000. The trade was a 0.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $685,935. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Starbucks

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect stronger U.S. comparable-store sales, cost-saving initiatives and Starbucks’ shift toward a licensed-store model in China to support fiscal fourth-quarter results. These factors could improve margins and earnings, though execution will be closely scrutinized. Starbucks Q4 earnings preview
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities issued a Buy rating on Starbucks, adding an optimistic Wall Street signal as the company works through its turnaround. Bank of America Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks raised its dividend again, extending a streak that began in 2010. The annual payout is estimated at nearly $2.9 billion, reinforcing the stock’s appeal to income-oriented investors despite the modest size of the increase. Starbucks dividend increase
• Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings comparisons portray Starbucks as one of the stronger performers among traditional fast-food companies, supporting the view that its operating recovery is gaining traction. Starbucks Q2 earnings recap
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage points to a possible strategy reset focused on growth, including store economics, international operations and customer traffic. Investors are awaiting management’s details and financial targets before assigning full credit to the plan. Starbucks growth strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: The announcement of the 2026 Red Cup Day promotional event may support seasonal traffic, but the stock’s reaction suggests investors are focused more on earnings and the broader turnaround than on marketing events. Starbucks Red Cup Day announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Starbucks is closing five additional coffeehouses and two airport locations, with related job losses. The closures may improve the portfolio over time but highlight ongoing operating and traffic challenges. Starbucks store closures
• Negative Sentiment: At roughly $103 per share, Starbucks trades at a high earnings multiple, leaving limited room for disappointment if comparable sales, margins or fiscal 2027 guidance fall short. Starbucks earnings expectations

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on SBUX shares. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Needham & Company LLC set a $120.00 price objective on Starbucks in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $120.00 target price (up from $115.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Guggenheim started coverage on Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on Starbucks from $124.00 to $115.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Twenty-four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $110.14.

About Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation is a global specialty coffee company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1971, the company operates and licenses coffeehouses under the Starbucks brand, serving brewed coffee, espresso beverages, teas, cold drinks, food, and other ready-to-consume products.

In addition to its company-operated and licensed stores, Starbucks sells packaged coffee, tea, and single-serve products through grocery retailers, convenience stores, and other distribution channels.