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 November 2026 at $106.44, up 2.67% for the month and +23.14% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, SBUX is +26.40%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +5.99% versus its 200-day moving average ($100.42), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, SBUX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −68.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 60.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.

Starbucks ended November 2026 at $106.44, posting a monthly return of +2.67%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.85%.

The current quarter stands at +13.28% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +5.99% versus the 200-day moving average ($100.42).

Year-to-date, SBUX is +26.40% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +15.77%. The stock is currently −4.54% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −32.38%.

SBUX trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodSBUXS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−0.76%−0.36%−0.40%
1 Week+0.98%+2.59%−1.62%
1 Month+2.67%−0.18%+2.85%
3 Months−1.37%−2.37%+1.00%
6 Months+0.04%+0.83%−0.79%
YTD+26.40%+10.62%+15.77%
12 Months+23.14%+12.25%+10.89%
3 Years+2.83%+71.37%−68.54%
SBUX best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Aug 2024+21.32%
#2Jan 2025+18.01%
#3Apr 2026+17.57%
#4Oct 2026+10.33%
#5Jan 2026+9.19%
SBUX worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2025−18.39%
#2Mar 2025−15.30%
#3Sep 2026−11.57%
#4Dec 2024−10.94%
#5May 2024−9.35%
SBUX quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025−7.67%
Q4 2025−0.46%
Q1 2026+6.39%
Q2 2026+14.06%
Q3 2026−8.05%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+13.28%
SBUX calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−3.22%
2024−4.96%
2025−7.72%
2026+26.40%
SBUX drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$111.50 (2026-11-05)
52-Week Low$81.97 (2025-12-10)
Current Price$106.44
200-Day Moving Average$100.42
Price vs 200DMA+5.99%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−32.38% (2024-05-07)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−4.54%
SBUX relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)60
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−68.54%
RS Peak101.3 (Nov 2023)
RS Trough49.6 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was SBUX's return for this report period?

SBUX returned +2.67% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has SBUX outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD SBUX: +26.40% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is SBUX's 12-month return?

+23.14% over the trailing 12 months.

Is SBUX above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +5.99% versus 200DMA ($100.42).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−32.38% on 2024-05-07.