SBUX Stock Down -8.3% after 7-Day Loss Streak
Starbucks (SBUX) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.3% return. The company has lost about $7.7 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $94 Bil. The stock remains 8.0% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 12% for the S&P 500.
SBUX operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee, offering beverages, roasted beans, single-serve, and ready-to-drink products through thousands of global stores. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell SBUX.
Comparing SBUX Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SBUX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | SBUX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.6% | 0.8% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -8.3% | 2.7% |
| 1M (21D) | -11.8% | 2.2% |
| 3M (63D) | -13.1% | 9.4% |
| YTD 2025 | -8.0% | 12.0% |
| 2024 | -2.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -12.7% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: SBUX Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 68 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 15 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 44 | 8 |
| 4D | 13 | 4 |
| 5D | 1 | 0 |
| 6D | 3 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 68 | 15 |
Key Financials for Starbucks (SBUX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $36.0 Bil | $36.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $5.5 Bil | $5.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.1 Bil | $3.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.8 Bil | $9.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $658.1 Mil | $899.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $384.2 Mil | $558.3 Mil |
The losing streak SBUX stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.