How to buy Starbucks shares in 2025
Starbucks ($SBUX) is a global coffee company that operates retail stores selling coffee, espresso drinks, teas, pastries and other beverages with a focus on customer experience and sustainability.👉 Read on to learn about Starbucks and how to buy $SBUX shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Starbucks stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether SBUX or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Starbucks is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Starbucks stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including SBUX.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy SBUX shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Starbucks or SBUX
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for SBUX shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Starbucks shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase SBUX shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Starbucks shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Starbucks company overview
Starbucks Corporation is one of the world’s leading coffeehouse chains serving premium coffee, espresso drinks, teas, pastries and food items in over 30,000 retail stores worldwide. Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks has expanded globally, focusing on creating a "third place" between work and home where customers can enjoy handcrafted beverages and a comfortable atmosphere. Beyond its retail stores, Starbucks has a strong brand presence through consumer packaged goods, ready-to-drink products and licensing partnerships, expanding its reach beyond physical cafes to grocery stores and online platforms. The company emphasises a commitment to ethical sourcing, community engagement and environmental sustainability, with initiatives to reduce waste, source sustainable coffee and support coffee-growing communities.
Starbucks share price performance
The Starbucks share price was US$99.28 (-2.50%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Starbucks
Get a breakdown of Starbucks’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$99.28 |
| Market capitalisation | US$112.77B |
| PE Ratio | 32.09 |
| Earnings per share | US$3.09 |
| Day change | -2.5% |
| 52-week high | US$117.46 |
| 52-week low | US$71.55 |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Starbucks
Put your favourites on repeat - like Starbucks - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Starbucks pay dividends?
Yes, Starbucks pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 2.46% |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
What is the Starbucks price target?
The average price target for SBUX is US$114 across 7 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 71% of analysts suggesting to buy, 29% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Starbucks shares?
The process of selling Starbucks shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own SBUX shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Starbucks
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Starbucks shares?
Like any investment, Starbucks may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $SBUX shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to SBUX?
McDonald's Corporation ($MCD): McDonald’s is a global fast-food chain offering a range of food and beverage products, including coffee drinks, competing with Starbucks in the quick-service restaurant segment with its McCafé brand. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. ($DNKN): Dunkin’ Brands, now privately held, previously operated as a major coffee and baked goods chain under Dunkin’ Donuts, with offerings similar to Starbucks, focusing on coffee, beverages and on-the-go snacks. The Coca-Cola Company ($KO): While primarily a beverage company, Coca-Cola competes with Starbucks through its coffee and tea brands, including Costa Coffee and Gold Peak, leveraging its global distribution network to target coffee drinkers and cafes.
What are some ETFs that hold SBUX?
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ($XLY): XLY tracks the consumer discretionary sector within the S&P 500, holding Starbucks among its top components, alongside other consumer-focused companies like Amazon and McDonald's. Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF ($VCR): VCR aims to provide exposure to U.S. consumer discretionary stocks, including Starbucks as a major holding, along with other retailers, restaurants and entertainment companies. iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF ($IYC): IYC targets U.S. consumer service companies, holding shares of Starbucks and other service-oriented companies like Walt Disney and Home Depot, offering broad exposure to the sector.
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Starbucks Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Starbucks
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Starbucks, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$96.8 at last market close.
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