Resilient Starbucks stock trades near a fresh 52-week high as earnings and guidance support the rally
Published on 08/13/2026 at 08:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Starbucks Corp. (ISIN US8552441094) stock is trading close to a new 52-week high after stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results and reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance, keeping the Nasdaq-listed coffee chain in the upper part of its recent trading range as of August 12, 2026.
Earnings beat and guidance underpin sentiment
According to a recent earnings summary, Starbucks reported adjusted earnings of $0.85 per share in its latest quarter ended July 29, 2026, beating analyst estimates of $0.66 by $0.19.
The same overview notes that quarterly revenue reached $9.32 billion in the period, modestly ahead of the $9.17 billion that analysts had been expecting and down 1.4 percent year over year compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Margins, guidance and dividend signal stability
The earnings report shows that Starbucks generated a net margin of 5.17 percent in the fiscal third quarter, while return on equity was negative 34.10 percent, underscoring that profitability is still being rebuilt even as operating performance improves.
Per the guidance cited in the same source, Starbucks reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook at $2.55 to $2.65 per share, with the current analyst consensus for the year sitting at about $2.64 per share, indicating that Wall Street expectations remain aligned with management's targets.
Alongside the earnings release, Starbucks declared a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, which corresponds to an annualized payout of $2.48 and a yield of roughly 2.3 percent at recent share prices, offering investors a steady income component as the company pursues growth and operational improvements.
More background on Starbucks stock
For a broader view of Starbucks Corp.'s share performance and fundamentals, including past reports and additional metrics, the following resources offer more detail.
Coffee business and customer experience
Starbucks Corp. generates its revenue primarily by selling coffee beverages, food and related products through company-operated and licensed stores around the world, with an emphasis on premium espresso-based drinks and a recognizable in-store experience.
The company also markets packaged coffee, ready-to-drink beverages and branded merchandise through retail channels and partnerships, extending its brand beyond the café footprint and supporting recurring customer engagement.
Starbucks stock price and market context
Market data compiled by Yahoo Finance show Starbucks closing at $108.49 on August 12, 2026 on Nasdaq, up $1.83 or about 1.72 percent for that session.
The same quote page indicates that Starbucks shares have traded in a 52-week range with a low near $81.00 and a recent level around $108.49, placing the latest close close to the upper end of that band and reflecting a strong recovery versus earlier lows.
Starbucks stock key data
- Company: Starbucks Corp.
- ISIN: US8552441094
- CUSIP: 855244109
- Ticker: SBUX
- Exchange: NasdaqGS
- Price (as of August 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $108.49 USD
- Market cap: $124.0 billion (as of August 12, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not yet officially scheduled
