Forward PE Ratio: 43.43
The forward PE ratio is 43.43 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (43.43) = Close Price ($106.41) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.39)
SBUX Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
43.43
SBUX Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Starbucks Corporation
Market Cap
$121.28B
Forward PE Ratio
43.43
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $121.28B | 43.43 |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)vs › | $122.24B | N/A |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)vs › | $119.43B | 17.37 |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)vs › | $136.01B | 16.69 |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $98.22B | 32.02 |
| BYD Company Limited (BYDDY)vs › | $95.48B | N/A |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $91.65B | 46.45 |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $87.18B | 27.89 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $77.26B | 16.19 |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $76.87B | 36.88 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
78.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
43.4
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.39 implies +81.1% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $1.32.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $106.41 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | $2.39 | $2.19 – $2.64 | 17 | 44.5x |
| 2027-09-28 | $3.06 | $2.84 – $3.53 | 19 | 34.8x |
| 2028-09-28 | $3.71 | $3.03 – $4.33 | 10 | 28.7x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
- The forward PE ratio for SBUX stock is 43.43.
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About Starbucks Corporation
Starbucks Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, operates worldwide as a key player in roasting, marketing, and selling specialty coffee. Its business is structured into three main operating divisions: North America, International markets, and Channel Development. The company's retail outlets offer a broad assortment of coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole bean and ground coffees, single-serve options, and ready-to-drink products. Customers can also find a variety of food items, including pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch selections. Furthermore, Starbucks extends its brand reach by licensing its trademarks to independently operated stores, grocery retailers, and foodservice accounts. Products are sold under well-known labels such as Starbucks, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Evolution Fresh, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. As of October 3, 2021, Starbucks had a significant global presence, operating 16,826 company-owned and licensed stores across North America, in addition to 17,007 similar locations internationally. The company, established in 1971, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Brian R. Niccol