Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.43
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
SBUX Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
SBUX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$2.43
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout118.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR7.0%
5Y CAGR7.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.3%
1Y Total Return31.6%
5Y Total Return2.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,23010Y ago$21,98920Y ago$64,551
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SBUX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
SBUX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Starbucks Corporation distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 118.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SBUX has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.0% and 5-year CAGR of 7.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SBUX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 2.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 2.3%, with dividends contributing 9.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,989 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SBUX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.11
Avg/Payment$0.5555
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.6200 | — | 2.34% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.6200 | — | 2.62% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.6200 | ↑ +1.6% | 2.89% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 2.69% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 2.80% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 2.10% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.6100 | ↑ +7.0% | 2.36% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 2.40% | Aug 30, 2024 |
SBUX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
16Y
7.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.3%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBUXStarbucks Corporatio… | $121.3B | 2.3% | 1.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $202.3B | 2.4% | 59.2% | 26 | Sustainable |
3rd  QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $26.7B | 3.1% | 1.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $43.1B | 1.8% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | $10.9B | 2.1% | 39.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.3B | 15.0% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $261M | 6.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
SBUX Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $2.45 | 5.6% | 4 | $1.63 | 150.3% | 0.67x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $2.32 | 7.4% | 4 | $3.31 | 70.1% | 1.43x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $2.16 | 8.0% | 4 | $3.58 | 60.3% | 1.66x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $2.00 | 8.7% | 4 | $2.83 | 70.7% | 1.42x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $1.84 | 9.5% | 4 | $3.54 | 52.0% | 1.92x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $1.68 | 12.8% | 4 | $0.79 | 212.7% | 0.47x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.49 | 12.9% | 4 | $2.92 | 51.0% | 1.96x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.32 | 25.7% | 4 | $3.24 | 40.7% | 2.45x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $1.05 | 23.5% | 4 | $1.97 | 53.3% | 1.88x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonSBUX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBUX stock.
How much dividend does SBUX pay per share?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.43 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SBUX's next ex-dividend date?
SBUX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SBUX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SBUX's dividend safe?
SBUX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +118.6%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SBUX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Starbucks Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SBUX pay dividends?
Starbucks Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.43 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SBUX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SBUX five years ago would be worth approximately $10,230 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SBUX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SBUX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.