Starbucks Corporation

SBUX · Consumer Cyclical

About Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Starbucks Corporation is a Restaurants company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

SBUX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants

Key Statistics

Current Price
$93.83
Market Cap
$106.90B
52-Week High
$104.82
52-Week Low
$75.50
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants

$1,000 Invested in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

1 Year
$993
+-1%
3 Years
$1,024
+2%
5 Years
$953
+-5%
10 Years
$1,961
+96%
Since IPO
$376,411
+37541%

How much would $1,000 invested in SBUX be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in SBUX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in 2025 would be worth $993 as of May 2026, representing a -0.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SBUX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in 2023 would be worth $1,024 as of May 2026, representing a +2.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SBUX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in 2021 would be worth $953 as of May 2026, representing a -4.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SBUX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in 2016 would be worth $1,961 as of May 2026, representing a +96.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SBUX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) at IPO would be worth $376,411 as of May 2026, representing a +37541.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.94%
Positive Months
239
59% of 405
Negative Months
164
40% of 405
Data Period
33+ years
405 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 1996 (+32.3%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jul 1999 (-38.1%)
Worst month on avg: July (0.2%)

Over the past 33+ years (405 months), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.94% with a median return of +1.83%. The stock had 239 positive months (59%) and 164 negative months (40%). The best month in SBUX's history was March 1996 with a +32.3% return, while the worst was July 1999 at -38.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.9%), and July the weakest (0.2%).

SBUX's longest winning streak was 13 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +100.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -66.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 34 years of trading history, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has delivered an average annual return of +22.76% with a median return of +18.16%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.16%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (71%) and losses in 10 years (29%).

SBUX's best year was 2009 with a +143.76% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -53.79%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. SBUX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+22.76%
Best Year
2009 (+143.76%)
Worst Year
2008 (-53.79%)
Positive Years
24/34
Year Return Start End
2026 +12.14% $83.67 $93.83
2025 -5.26% $88.32 $83.67
2024 -2.48% $90.57 $88.32
2023 -1.19% $91.65 $90.57
2022 -13.18% $105.56 $91.65
2021 +11.15% $94.98 $105.56
2020 +24.19% $76.48 $94.98
2019 +39.09% $54.99 $76.48
2018 +14.74% $47.92 $54.99
2017 +5.36% $45.49 $47.92
2016 -6.13% $48.45 $45.49
2015 +48.21% $32.69 $48.45
2014 +6.24% $30.77 $32.69
2013 +48.11% $20.78 $30.77
2012 +18.28% $17.57 $20.78
2011 +45.37% $12.08 $17.57
2010 +41.24% $8.56 $12.08
2009 +143.76% $3.51 $8.56
2008 -53.79% $7.59 $3.51
2007 -42.21% $13.14 $7.59
2006 +18.03% $11.13 $13.14
2005 -3.75% $11.57 $11.13
2004 +88.06% $6.15 $11.57
2003 +62.71% $3.78 $6.15
2002 +6.98% $3.53 $3.78
2001 -13.90% $4.10 $3.53
2000 +82.47% $2.25 $4.10
1999 -13.59% $2.60 $2.25
1998 +46.25% $1.78 $2.60
1997 +34.06% $1.33 $1.78
1996 +36.31% $0.97 $1.33
1995 +52.73% $0.64 $0.97
1994 +23.60% $0.52 $0.64
1993 +20.27% $0.43 $0.52

Frequently Asked Questions: SBUX

What sector is SBUX in?

SBUX operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Restaurants industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has SBUX performed historically?

Over 34 years of trading history, SBUX has posted gains in 24 years (71% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +143.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SBUX?

You can invest in SBUX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SBUX.

Last updated: 3/24/2026