Starbucks Corporation
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About Starbucks Corporation
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Company profile
- IPO date
- Jun 26, 1992
- Website
- www.starbucks.com
Consumer Discretionary peers
How SBUX compares to other large companies in the same sector.
| Company | Price | Today | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AMZN Amazon.com Inc. | $238.40 | +2.03% | $2.56T | 32.95 |
 TSLA Tesla Inc. | $348.97 | +0.97% | $1.31T | 345.13 |
 HD Home Depot Inc. | $337.36 | -0.65% | $335.99B | 23.74 |
 MCD McDonald's Corporation | $305.70 | -1.24% | $217.15B | 25.36 |
 GM General Motors | $76.44 | -0.38% | $69.08B | 25.63 |
Wall Street analyst ratings
DollarScout analysis
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Bull case
Starbucks boasts a formidable brand that commands customer loyalty across the globe. The company’s network of over 32,000 stores offers significant geographic diversification, mitigating reliance on any single region. Its continued focus on digital operations, such as mobile ordering and delivery, positions it well in the age of convenience. Furthermore, Starbucks' embrace of plant-based menu options aligns with consumer shifts towards sustainability and health-conscious purchasing. Despite the lofty P/E ratio, analysts see it as a 'Buy' due to persistent revenue growth and resilient profit margins.
Bear case
Starbucks' high P/E ratio suggests the stock is priced for significant growth, which might be challenging amidst economic uncertainties. Rising input costs, especially coffee prices, could squeeze margins further. Competition from both premium players like Dunkin' and local niche coffee houses threatens market share. Regulatory challenges and potential supply chain disruptions also pose notable risks, particularly as the company aims to expand aggressively in varied markets.
Who should buy SBUX
Long-term dividend investors with a 5+ year horizon and a focus on stable, iconic consumer brands. Those who can tolerate the high P/E and potential for slower near-term growth in exchange for consistent dividend income and brand security might find SBUX a solid portfolio addition.
Key risks
- High P/E ratio implies expectations of strong growth, which may not materialize. - Vulnerable to commodity price shifts, particularly coffee beans. - Intense competition from global and local coffee retailers. - Potential regulatory challenges in key international markets.
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Recent SBUX news
SAO PAULO, April 11 (Reuters) - For Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue, which already has more stores than Starbucks or McDonald's, a cheerful snowman mascot on Sao Paulo's most famous avenue signals a new phase of its global expansion. Mixue's first Brazilian location, opening on Saturday, marks the brand's arrival in South America amid a fresh tide of Chinese investment, building on economic ties that have already displaced the U.
If you are wondering whether Starbucks at around US$96.60 still offers value, the key is to separate brand loyalty from what the numbers actually say about the stock. The share price sits at US$96.60, with returns of 6.9% over 7 days, a 4.8% decline over 30 days, 15.0% year to date, and 16.2% over 1 year. This suggests that the market has been adjusting its view on both upside potential and risk. Recent headlines have focused on Starbucks as a global consumer brand and how it is positioned...
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Starbucks (NasdaqGS:SBUX) has launched MUSH protein oats nationally across its retail channels. The company has introduced new Energy Refreshers and brought back key Frappuccino offerings. Hundreds of North American stores are undergoing renovations as part of a broader uplift program. Operations in Greece and Cyprus are being transferred to Alshaya Group as part of an international portfolio reshaping. For investors watching NasdaqGS:SBUX, these moves sit at the intersection of coffee,...
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