SBUX Starbucks dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NASDAQ: SBUX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 16, 2025
Dividend yield: 2.6%
Payout ratio: 86.6%
Starbucks's latest cash dividend of $0.61 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 16, 2025. At an annualized rate of $2.4 per share, the stock yields 2.6%.
SBUX dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Starbucks Dividend yield
Starbucks's dividend yield of 2.6% is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.8%, Starbucks's dividend yield is 7% lower. Historically SBUX's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current one.
SBUX Dividend history
Starbucks has been paying dividends for the last 15 years. Our records show that SBUX has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 7% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 7%.
Starbucks Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | $0.61 | 2.8% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.61 | 2.1% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.61 | 2.36% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.57 | 2.4% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.57 | 2.98% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $0.57 | 2.28% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.57 | 2.11% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.53 | 2.09% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.53 | 1.97% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $0.53 | 1.92% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.53 | 2.18% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.49 | 2.25% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.49 | 2.75% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $0.49 | 1.97% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.49 | 1.62% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | $0.45 | 1.55% |
| May 12, 2021 | $0.45 | 1.6% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.45 | 1.65% |
| Nov 10, 2020 | $0.45 | 1.79% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $0.41 | 2.17% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.41 | 2.09% |
| Feb 5, 2020 | $0.41 | 1.76% |
| Nov 12, 2019 | $0.41 | 1.79% |
| Aug 7, 2019 | $0.36 | 1.51% |
| May 8, 2019 | $0.36 | 1.84% |
| Feb 6, 2019 | $0.36 | 2% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.36 | 1.97% |
| Aug 8, 2018 | $0.36 | 2.44% |
| May 9, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.02% |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.02% |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.3 | 1.85% |
| Aug 8, 2017 | $0.25 | 1.83% |
| May 9, 2017 | $0.25 | 1.56% |
| Feb 7, 2017 | $0.25 | 1.63% |
| Nov 15, 2016 | $0.25 | 1.56% |
| Aug 2, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.41% |
| May 3, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.35% |
| Feb 2, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.19% |
| Nov 9, 2015 | $0.2 | 1.11% |
| Aug 4, 2015 | $0.16 | 1.09% |
| May 5, 2015 | $0.16 | 1.23% |
| Feb 3, 2015 | $0.16 | 1.31% |
Starbucks dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Starbucks's payout ratio of 86.6% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 40.9%, Starbucks's payout ratio is 112% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SBUX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEN Wendy's Co | 7.86% | $0.89 | 93.7% |
| PEP Pepsico Inc | 4.25% | $5.49 | 80.5% |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 2.6% | $2.4 | 86.6% |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 2.51% | $5.6 | 62.8% |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 2.41% | $6.98 | 61.3% |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 1.99% | $2.76 | 54.3% |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 1.69% | $1 | 38.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Starbucks pay a dividend?
Yes, Starbucks has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. SBUX has been paying dividends since 2010.
When was SBUX's last dividend?
Starbucks's last dividend ex-date was on May 16, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.61 per share.
How much dividend does Starbucks pay (per share)?
SBUX has paid dividend of $2.4 per share in the last year.
What is Starbucks's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Starbucks is 2.6%.
How often does Starbucks pay dividends?
Starbucks pays dividends quarterly.
What is Starbucks's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Starbucks is 86.6%.
Does Starbucks pay a good dividend?
Starbucks's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.