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SBUX Starbucks Corp.
Starbucks Corp. has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look.
Why we rate it 6.3
- Yield of 2.32% is in the typical sustainable zone (2-4%)
- Payout ratio of 143% — dividend exceeds reported earnings, sustainability questionable without growth
- Current yield is in line with the 5-year average of 2.32%
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where SBUX ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 53 dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where SBUX lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
The two questions a safety score doesn't answer
A safety score tells you how durable SBUX's payout looks. It does not tell you what you keep after tax, or whether something else does the same job better.
On tax: what you actually pocket depends on whether SBUX dividends are qualified — qualified distributions are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%, while ordinary ones are taxed at your full marginal rate, a gap that can reach 22 percentage points of the income on the same headline yield.
On substitutes: if SBUX's 6.3/10 score is lower than you want, see SBUX alternatives — same-sector stocks ranked by how closely they match SBUX on both yield and safety, so you can see what a swap actually costs you.
About Starbucks Corp.
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee, tea, and other beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, complementary food, packaged coffees, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items. The company also licenses its trademarks through licensed stores, and grocery and foodservice accounts. The company offers its products under the Starbucks Coffee, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Ethos, and Starbucks Reserve brands. Starbucks Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits dividend safety score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to SBUX's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice. Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is SBUX safe?
On dividend safety specifically, Infnits scores SBUX 6.3/10 — mixed. Starbucks Corp. has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look. That score measures how durable the payout looks based on yield zone, payout ratio, yield trend, and instrument type; it does not measure price risk, valuation, or whether SBUX suits your portfolio.
Is SBUX's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 2.32%, payout ratio 143%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates SBUX's dividend safety profile as mixed (6.3/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is SBUX's current dividend yield?
SBUX has a current dividend yield of 2.32% as of August 23, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 2.32%.
How is SBUX's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy SBUX based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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