SBUX (Starbucks) Stock Based Compensation: $359 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SBUX Starbucks Corp SBUX
81 GF Score
Price $103.89
GF Value $98.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Starbucks Stock Based Compensation?

Starbucks SBUX +0.48% 81 Stock Based Compensation is $359 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Starbucks's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $359 Mil.

Starbucks Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Starbucks Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Starbucks Stock Based Compensation Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Stock Based Compensation
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Starbucks Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Starbucks Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $359 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $359 Mil mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Stock Based Compensation of $359 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Starbucks' current Stock Based Compensation is $359 Mil. 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Stock Based Compensation of $359 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Restaurants company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Stock Based Compensation is $359 Mil. 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 $98.69, compared to a current price of $103.89 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $359 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Stock Based Compensation is $359 Mil as of Mar. 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 $103.89 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.69. GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBUX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $359 Mil
  • GF Value™: $98.69 vs. price of $103.89 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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Starbucks Business Description

Address 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA, 98134
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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