Starbucks Likely To Report Higher Q4 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) will release earnings for its fourth quarter after the closing bell on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Analysts expect the Seattle, Washington-based company to report quarterly earnings of 71 cents per share, compared to 52 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for SBUX’s quarterly revenue is $9.23 billion. It reported $9.57 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

Starbucks recently shut down the speculation that it’s considering a takeover of Chipotle.

Starbucks shares gained 0.2% to close at $103.20 on Wednesday.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

• Mizuho analyst Nick Setyan maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $115 to $105 on Oct. 23, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.
• Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $125 to $120 on Oct. 21, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
• Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $112 to $104 on Oct. 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.
• UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $112 to $105 on Oct. 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 54%.
• JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $112 to $105 on Sept. 29, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.

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