NYSE:LC 6 February 2026

March 18, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT. Starbucks (SBUX) has gained investor interest, posting a 5.1% share price increase over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 4.1% gain. Despite this, the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry declined by 5.8%. Key to future stock movement are earnings estimate revisions, which directly impact stock valuations. Starbucks is forecasted to earn $0.94 per share for the current quarter, a 6% decline year-over-year, with the consensus estimate decreasing 9.9% over 30 days. Full fiscal year earnings are expected to grow slightly by 1.4%, and a stronger 12.8% growth is anticipated for next year, though estimates have recently dropped. These shifts have placed Starbucks at a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), reflecting cautious near-term outlook due to downward revisions in earnings forecasts.