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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.50%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is 2.50%.

SBUX Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.50%

Yield on Cost for SBUX

SBUX now pays $2.47 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$55.224.47%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$111.992.21%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$98.222.51%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$91.432.70%
Buying today(at $98.76)$98.762.50%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.50% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 7.8% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.50%

In 3 years

3.33%

In 5 years

4.03%

In 10 years

6.50%

Yield on Cost Calculator

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$98.76
$2.47
7.84%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.50%

Ending YOC

7.76%

Year 15 Dividend

$7.66

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$71.43

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$2.472.50%$0.00
Year 1$2.66+7.84%2.70%$2.66
Year 2$2.87+7.84%2.91%$5.54
Year 3$3.10+7.84%3.14%$8.63
Year 4$3.34+7.84%3.38%$11.97
Year 5$3.60+7.84%3.65%$15.58
Year 6$3.88+7.84%3.93%$19.46
Year 7$4.19+7.84%4.24%$23.65
Year 8$4.52+7.84%4.57%$28.17
Year 9$4.87+7.84%4.93%$33.04
Year 10$5.25+7.84%5.32%$38.30
Year 11$5.67+7.84%5.74%$43.96
Year 12$6.11+7.84%6.19%$50.07
Year 13$6.59+7.84%6.67%$56.66
Year 14$7.11+7.84%7.20%$63.77
Year 15$7.66+7.84%7.76%$71.43

Starbucks Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Starbucks Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for SBUX stock is 2.50%.

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.

Seattle, WA
361,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
CEO
Brian R. Niccol