SBUX Research Preview
1. Bottom line
- SBUX (SBUX) is trading at 103.65, with a current daily move of +0.39%.
- The StockKit strategy score is 64/100, creating a neutral research posture with bullish alignment (ma5 > ma10 > ma20 > ma60).
- The most important near-term watch zone is support at 98.91 and resistance at 106.12; price is +4.58% from support and +2.38% from resistance.
2. Key data snapshot
| Item | Reading | Interpretation |
|---|---:|---|
| Current price | 103.65 | Daily move +0.39% |
| Strategy score | 64/100 | Buy, trend: bull |
| MA structure | Bullish alignment (MA5 > MA10 > MA20 > MA60) | The short-term moving average is above the medium-term moving average, which points to a firmer near-term structure. |
| RSI14 | 62.00 | Constructive but not extreme |
| MACD | 0.35 histogram | Bullish MACD configuration |
| Support / resistance | 98.91 / 106.12 | Watch these levels for confirmation or failure |
| 30-session range | 93.64 / 107.45 | Price sits at +72.48% of the range |
| Volume check | -9.42% vs 20D avg | Confirmation quality depends on volume follow-through |
| ATR14 / price | +2.49% | Proxy for short-term volatility risk |
3. Technical indicator panel
- Trend: The short-term moving average is above the medium-term moving average, which points to a firmer near-term structure.
- Momentum: RSI14 is not giving an extreme signal, so confirmation from price structure matters more than momentum alone.
- MACD: histogram is 0.35, while MACD line / signal are 1.05 / 0.70.
- KDJ: K / D / J are 71.69 / 68.63 / 77.82; KDJ constructive crossover.
- Bollinger: Mid-band zone (66% of band); upper / middle / lower are 106.12 / 102.51 / 98.91.
- ATR / OBV / CCI: ATR14 is 2.65 (+2.49% of price), OBV slope is +93.10%, and CCI20 is 152.83.
- Levels: estimated support / resistance are 98.91 / 106.12; recent 30-session range is 93.64 / 107.45.
4. Valuation matrix
| Axis | Reading | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.64 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| PB | -15.39 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| Price / sales | 3.18 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.24 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Low |
| PEG proxy | N/A | StockKit scenario model | Low |
| StockKit fair value range | Bear $14.96 / Base $17.94 / Bull $23.34 | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| Base fair-value gap | -82.7% | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| 5Y growth forecast | Bear -8.00% / Base -4.00% / Bull +2.00% | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| Revenue | $37.18B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Net income | $1.86B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Market cap | $118.14B | SEC shares outstanding + live quote | Medium |
| Balance sheet context | Assets $28.29B / Equity $-7.67B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
Notes:
- SEC CIK: 0000829224; company: STARBUCKS CORP.
- Latest annual income-statement period used where available: 2025-09-28.
- PEG and fair-value range are StockKit scenario outputs computed from reported fundamentals; they are not analyst consensus targets.
5. News and catalyst timeline
1. Starbucks vs. Chipotle: Both Restaurants Are Seeing Turnarounds, but Which Stock Is the Better Buy Today? - Biztoc.com
2. Why Starbucks CEO says the pumpkin spice latte won't be on the menu year-round - Biztoc.com
3. Why Starbucks CEO says the pumpkin spice latte won't be on the menu year-round - Yahoo Entertainment
4. A Turnaround Is Brewing At Starbucks. Here’s Where It’ll End The Year - 24/7 Wall St.
6. Sentiment radar
Ticker news sentiment is Positive (0.213) across 50 scored headlines.
| Source | Status | Reading | Confidence |
|---|
| Alpha Vantage ticker news | Connected | 20 positive / 30 neutral / 0 negative scored headlines | High |
| NewsAPI headline coverage | 5 headlines | Biztoc.com x2, Yahoo Entertainment x1, 24/7 Wall St. x1 | Medium |
| Social sentiment | Not connected | Reddit, X, StockTwits, and local forums are not configured | Low |
Notes:
- Alpha Vantage sentiment covers news/feed sentiment, not full social-channel coverage.
7. Scenario framework
| Scenario | Trigger condition | Confirmation signal | Invalidation signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base case | Price remains between 98.91 and 106.12 | Strategy score stays near 64/100 and RSI avoids extremes | Close below support or a rapid score deterioration |
| Upside case | Price clears 106.12 | Improving MACD histogram and volume above 20D average | Failed breakout back below resistance |
| Downside case | Price breaks 98.91 | RSI weakens and MACD remains negative | Quick recovery back above support |
8. Risk matrix
| Risk | Evidence | Trigger | Monitoring action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical failure | Support at 98.91 anchors the current setup | Close below support | Reassess trend and reduce confidence in base case |
| Momentum exhaustion | Constructive but not extreme; MACD state: Bullish MACD configuration | RSI extension or MACD rollover | Watch next 1-3 closes and histogram direction |
| Volatility expansion | ATR14 / price is +2.49% | Wide ranges without follow-through | Require confirmation before trusting a directional move |
| News/data gap | 5 current news items available | New headline or missing catalyst context | Refresh news before relying on stale views |
9. Seven-day watch checklist
- First watch: whether price respects 98.91 or starts accepting below it.
- Breakout watch: whether price can clear 106.12 with volume confirmation above the 20-session average.
- Momentum watch: whether RSI14 stays constructive without moving into an exhaustion zone.
- Risk watch: whether fresh news changes the catalyst picture.
Strategy cross-check
| Strategy | Score | Signal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA交叉 | 90/100 | StrongBuy | MA5>MA20金叉,多头排列 |
| MACD背离 | 85/100 | StrongBuy | MACD金叉,MACD在零轴上方,动能增强 |
| RSI极值 | 45/100 | Hold | RSI14=62偏高 |
| 布林带 | 35/100 | Sell | 突破上轨,短期超买 |
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