SBUX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

SBUX has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 2.46 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.77%
Payout Ratio 123.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.42%
Consistency Lifetime 75.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.42%
Payout FCF 119.2%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 58.32%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ARCO 1,725 M 3.36% 10.22%
QSR 35,357 M 3.70% 4.46%
DRI 21,949 M 3.00% 4.88%
MCD 219,084 M 2.30% 3.52%
YUM 43,339 M 1.92% 2.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TXRH 10,579 M 22.70% 95.6%
YUMC 17,283 M 18.92% 94.5%
DIN 360 M 44.00% 70.2%
DPZ 12,380 M 16.64% 70.2%
ARCO 1,725 M 16.96% 61.6%
SBUX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.62 +1.6% 0.65%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.71%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.66%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.7%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.61 +7% 0.54%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.58%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.61%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.76%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.57 +7.5% 0.6%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.51%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.53%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-02-24 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.5%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-11-25 Quarterly 0.53 +8.2% 0.5%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.53%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.56%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-25 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.71%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.49 +8.9% 0.51%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.4%
2021-05-12 2021-05-13 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.39%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-05 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.4%
2020-11-10 2020-11-12 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.45 +9.8% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-11-12 2019-11-13 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.41 +13.9% N/A
2019-08-07 2019-08-08 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-05-08 2019-05-09 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-08-08 2018-08-09 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.36 +20% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-02-07 2018-02-08 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-11-15 2017-11-16 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 +20% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-05-09 2017-05-11 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-02-07 2017-02-09 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-17 2016-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 +25% N/A
2016-08-02 2016-08-04 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-05-03 2016-05-05 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-02-02 2016-02-04 2016-02-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-11-09 2015-11-12 2015-11-27 Quarterly 0.2 +25% N/A
2015-08-04 2015-08-06 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.16 +1599900% N/A
2015-02-03 2015-02-05 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-11-10 2014-11-13 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-08-05 2014-08-07 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-05-06 2014-05-08 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-02-04 2014-02-06 2014-02-21 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-11-12 2013-11-14 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0 0% N/A

SBUX Dividend FAQ

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is an international roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee. The company operates through North America, International, and Channel Development segments. This multi-segment approach is common for global food and beverage companies seeking diversified revenue streams.

What is the Dividend Yield of SBUX?

As of April 2026, SBUX's dividend yield is 2.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.46 USD by the current share price of 96.92.

Does SBUX pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, SBUX paid a dividend of 2.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 0.62 USD.

How often does SBUX pay dividends?

SBUX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SBUX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

SBUX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SBUX for the next payments are between 0.622 (+0.3%) and 0.657 (+6.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.63%.

Will SBUX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.62 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Starbucks (SBUX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SBUX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Starbucks (SBUX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SBUX?

SBUX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.42% per year. Strong growth: SBUX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SBUX?

SBUX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.42%. If you bought SBUX's shares at 101.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.46 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SBUX?

SBUX Payout Consistency is 75.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Unstable: Starbucks has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SBUX have a good Dividend Yield?

SBUX's 2.77% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SBUX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SBUX is 123.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBUX?

SBUX's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SBUX Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in SBUX's Outstanding Shares?

Starbucks's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SBUX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 9, 2015 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1990 809,344,000 0%
1991 740,672,000 -8.48%
1992 843,136,000 +13.83%
1993 885,600,000 +5.04%
1994 1,123,616,000 +26.88%
1995 1,139,264,000 +1.39%
1996 1,247,744,000 +9.52%
1997 1,382,272,000 +10.78%
1998 1,446,528,000 +4.65%
1999 1,469,840,000 +1.61%
2000 1,574,640,000 +7.13%
2001 1,584,672,000 +0.64%
2002 3,193,744,000 +101.54%
2003 1,630,580,000 -48.94%
2004 1,615,899,000 -0.9%
2005 1,585,898,000 -1.86%
2006 1,565,600,000 -1.28%
2007 1,489,800,000 -4.84%
2008 1,478,200,000 -0.78%
2009 1,525,800,000 +3.22%
2010 1,533,400,000 +0.5%
2011 1,537,000,000 +0.23%
2012 1,522,600,000 -0.94%
2013 1,532,400,000 +0.64%
2014 1,516,800,000 -1.02%
2015 1,503,300,000 -0.89%
2016 1,470,500,000 -2.18%
2017 1,434,600,000 -2.44%
2018 1,253,400,000 -12.63%
2019 1,191,000,000 -4.98%
2020 1,183,000,000 -0.67%
2021 1,176,600,000 -0.54%
2022 1,152,900,000 -2.01%
2023 1,140,600,000 -1.07%
2024 1,138,400,000 -0.19%
2025 1,141,900,000 +0.31%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-10 02:37 UTC