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Data last updated: Sep 02, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 02, 2026): Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) pays a $2.48 annual dividend ($0.62 quarterly), yielding 2.34% at $106.15/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-14. 14+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.34%
Annual Dividend: $2.48 per share
Payout Ratio: 141.8%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-14
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Years of Dividend History: 17
Starbucks Corporation dividend investors are looking at a global specialty coffee business with over 33,000 company-owned and licensed stores across North America and international markets. SBUX currently pays $2.48 per share annually, with dividends distributed quarterly and the next ex-dividend date set for August 14, 2026. The current yield stands at 2.3%. With a beta of 0.966, SBUX stock tracks closely with the broader market, making it a fit for dividend investors who want income tied to a recognizable consumer brand rather than a low-volatility defensive play.
Starbucks Corporation pays out 141.8% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That figure means SBUX is currently paying more in dividends than it earns, which raises real questions about Starbucks Corporation dividend safety without additional context on earnings recovery. The most significant data-supported pressure point is the payout ratio itself: at 141.8%, there is limited room to absorb further earnings weakness before the dividend would require reassessment.
Starbucks Corporation dividend history shows a CAGR of 16.8% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $0.28 in 2011 to $2.45 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation, per Starbucks Corporation dividend 2026 data). The smallest annual increase in the window was 5.6% in 2025, a notable step down from the 28.6% peak increase recorded in 2012.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +7.0% | $2.00 (2022) | $2.45 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +7.8% | $1.68 (2020) | $2.45 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +13.7% | $0.68 (2015) | $2.45 (2025) |
SBUX fits dividend investors who prioritize long-term dividend growth over immediate high income. The yield sits at 2.3%, classified as moderate (2–4%), and runs above the 5-year average yield of 2.0%, so current buyers are getting a slightly better entry yield than the historical norm. Fourteen consecutive years of dividend increases, compounding at 16.8% annually, is the defining characteristic of this stock. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 141.8%, which means the dividend is currently outpacing earnings. An investor in SBUX stock gets a strong growth record and a globally recognized brand, but accepts meaningful near-term payout pressure.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.6200 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.6200 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.6200 |
| 2025-11-14 | $0.6200 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.6100 |
| 2025-05-16 | $0.6100 |
| 2025-02-14 | $0.6100 |
| 2024-11-15 | $0.6100 |
| 2024-08-16 | $0.5700 |
| 2024-05-16 | $0.5700 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.8600 |
| 2025 | $2.4500 |
| 2024 | $2.3200 |
| 2023 | $2.1600 |
| 2022 | $2.0000 |
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