SBUX monthly performance report
View SBUX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SBUX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Starbucks (SBUX) closed September 2026 at $96.67, down 9.02% for the month and +16.16% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SBUX is +14.80%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.22% versus its 200-day moving average ($97.87), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SBUX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −71.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 58.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Starbucks ended September 2026 at $96.67, posting a monthly return of −9.02%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.44%.
The current quarter stands at −5.40% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.22% versus the 200-day moving average ($97.87).
Year-to-date, SBUX is +14.80% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of +2.97%. The stock is currently −12.52% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −32.38%.
| Period | SBUX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.69% | +1.13% | −1.82% |
| 1 Week | −2.57% | +0.63% | −3.20% |
| 1 Month | −9.02% | −0.58% | −8.44% |
| 3 Months | −4.84% | +1.64% | −6.48% |
| 6 Months | −3.50% | +15.15% | −18.65% |
| YTD | +14.80% | +11.83% | +2.97% |
| 12 Months | +16.16% | +15.69% | +0.47% |
| 3 Years | +0.46% | +72.00% | −71.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2024 | +21.32% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | +18.01% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +17.57% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | +9.19% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | +9.15% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −18.39% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −15.30% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −10.94% |
| #4 | May 2024 | −9.35% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −9.02% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −6.59% |
| Q3 2025 | −7.67% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.46% |
| Q1 2026 | +6.39% |
| Q2 2026 | +14.06% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −5.40% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −3.22% |
| 2024 | −4.96% |
| 2025 | −7.72% |
| 2026 | +14.80% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $110.51 (2026-08-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $77.99 (2025-11-04) |
| Current Price | $96.67 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $97.87 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.22% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −32.38% (2024-05-07) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −12.52% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 58.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −71.54% |
| RS Peak | 109.5 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 54 (Nov 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SBUX's return for this report period?
SBUX returned −9.02% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has SBUX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SBUX: +14.80% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is SBUX's 12-month return?
+16.16% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SBUX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.22% versus 200DMA ($97.87).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−32.38% on 2024-05-07.