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StarbucksSBUX 81 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.91% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks better than 74.01% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-22), Starbucks's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.91%.
The industry rank for Starbucks's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 74.01% of 354
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: -4.28
vs SBUX: 2.91
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Starbucks 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
SBUX vs MCD, YUM, CMG: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Starbucks 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Starbucks (SBUX) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 2.91% as of Jul. 22, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #92 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Starbucks' 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Starbucks' current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #92 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #92 out of 354 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Starbucks in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Restaurants company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starbucks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks (SBUX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.45, compared to a current price of $104.45 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.91%. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.91% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Starbucks (SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $104.45 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.45.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 2.91%
GF Value™: $98.45 vs. price of $104.45 (6.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBUX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starbucks stands out as the world's biggest and most recognizable coffee brand, powered by ultracustomizable beverages in-store and a sweeping footprint of nearly 41,000 cafes in over 80 countries. About 52% are company-operated, with the balance run by licensees. The company operates roasteries and sells across its North America (74% of revenue as of the end of fiscal 2025), international (21%), and channel development (5%) segments. The brand collects revenue from company-operated stores, licensee royalties, equipment and product sales, retail ready-to-drink beverages, and packaged coffee.
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