Starbucks Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.84% and a payout ratio of 149.29%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

16 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010
Dividends per share (FY)$2.45$2.32$2.16$2.00$1.84$1.68$1.49$1.32$1.05$0.85$0.84$1.10$0.89$0.72$0.56$0.36
Dividend yield (FY) %2.84%2.33%2.32%2.33%1.63%1.91%1.63%2.27%1.89%1.49%1.10%1.38%1.08%1.37%1.41%0.90%
Payout ratio (FY) %149.29%68.73%58.96%68.97%50.46%207.21%48.94%38.59%50.28%41.81%33.68%37.87%7577.11%37.07%31.27%18.08%

Dividend Payout History

63 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-28November 14, 252025-11-14$0.62
2025-08-29August 15, 252025-08-15$0.61
2025-05-30May 16, 252025-05-16$0.61
2025-02-28February 14, 252025-02-14$0.61
2024-11-29November 15, 242024-11-15$0.61
2024-08-30August 16, 242024-08-16$0.57
2024-05-31May 16, 242024-05-17$0.57
2024-02-23February 08, 242024-02-09$0.57
2023-11-24November 09, 232023-11-10$0.57
2023-08-25August 10, 232023-08-11$0.53
2023-05-26May 11, 232023-05-12$0.53
2023-02-24February 09, 232023-02-10$0.53
2022-11-25November 09, 222022-11-11$0.53
2022-08-26August 11, 222022-08-12$0.49
2022-05-27May 12, 222022-05-13$0.49
2022-02-25February 10, 222022-02-11$0.49
2021-11-26November 10, 212021-11-12$0.49
2021-08-27August 11, 212021-08-12$0.45
2021-05-28May 12, 212021-05-13$0.45
2021-03-05February 17, 212021-02-18$0.45
2020-11-27November 10, 202020-11-12$0.45
2020-08-21August 06, 202020-08-07$0.41
2020-05-22May 07, 202020-05-08$0.41
2020-02-21February 05, 202020-02-06$0.41
2019-11-29November 12, 192019-11-13$0.41
2019-08-23August 07, 192019-08-08$0.36
2019-05-24May 08, 192019-05-09$0.36
2019-02-22February 06, 192019-02-07$0.36
2018-11-30November 14, 182018-11-15$0.36
2018-08-24August 08, 182018-08-09$0.36
2018-05-25May 09, 182018-05-10$0.30
2018-02-23February 07, 182018-02-08$0.30
2017-12-01November 15, 172017-11-16$0.30
2017-08-25August 08, 172017-08-10$0.25
2017-05-26May 09, 172017-05-11$0.25
2017-02-24February 07, 172017-02-09$0.25
2016-12-02November 15, 162016-11-17$0.25
2016-08-19August 02, 162016-08-04$0.20
2016-05-20May 03, 162016-05-05$0.20
2016-02-19February 02, 162016-02-04$0.20
2015-11-27November 09, 152015-11-12$0.20
2015-08-21August 04, 152015-08-06$0.16
2015-05-22May 05, 152015-05-07$0.16
2015-02-20February 03, 152015-02-05$0.32
2014-11-28November 10, 142014-11-13$0.32
2014-08-22August 05, 142014-08-07$0.26
2014-05-23May 06, 142014-05-08$0.26
2014-02-21February 04, 142014-02-06$0.26
2013-11-29November 12, 132013-11-14$0.26
2013-08-23August 06, 132013-08-08$0.21
2013-05-24May 07, 132013-05-09$0.21
2013-02-22February 05, 132013-02-07$0.21
2012-11-30November 13, 122012-11-15$0.21
2012-08-24August 06, 122012-08-08$0.17
2012-05-25May 07, 122012-05-09$0.17
2012-02-24February 06, 122012-02-08$0.17
2011-12-02November 15, 112011-11-17$0.17
2011-08-26August 08, 112011-08-10$0.13
2011-05-27May 09, 112011-05-11$0.13
2011-02-25February 07, 112011-02-09$0.13
2010-12-03November 16, 102010-11-18$0.13
2010-08-20August 02, 102010-08-04$0.13
2010-04-23April 05, 102010-04-07$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starbucks Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Starbucks Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Starbucks Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Starbucks Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Starbucks Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Starbucks Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Starbucks Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Starbucks Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Starbucks Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Starbucks Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.