Starbucks Corporation
SBUXNASDAQTrackedESG Rated: 2/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryDiversifiedMSCI: A (Average)Sustainalytics: 24.7 · Medium
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Market overview
Up+USD 4.93 (+4.71%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 106.32
- Previous close
- USD 104.77
- Day high
- USD 109.82
- Day low
- USD 105.88
- Volume
- 10,186,477
- Market cap
- USD 125,068,959,744
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 82.77 | USD 82.78 | USD 80.22 | USD 80.87 | 13,598,000 | |
| USD 81.18 | USD 81.20 | USD 77.99 | USD 79.60 | 17,774,600 | |
| USD 87.69 | USD 90.58 | USD 87.30 | USD 89.42 | 16,466,100 | |
| USD 83.50 | USD 87.25 | USD 83.40 | USD 86.56 | 9,894,300 | |
| USD 93.82 | USD 96.52 | USD 93.73 | USD 96.43 | 17,118,100 | |
| USD 96.86 | USD 97.45 | USD 95.36 | USD 96.07 | 6,776,700 | |
| USD 96.14 | USD 97.18 | USD 93.55 | USD 94.78 | 7,696,700 | |
| USD 99.37 | USD 101.14 | USD 98.26 | USD 100.77 | 8,005,800 | |
| USD 92.33 | USD 93.53 | USD 91.87 | USD 92.70 | 7,007,500 | |
| USD 97.00 | USD 97.28 | USD 96.06 | USD 96.60 | 5,356,400 | |
| USD 98.74 | USD 99.50 | USD 97.84 | USD 97.89 | 5,311,600 | |
| USD 104.95 | USD 108.04 | USD 104.95 | USD 105.74 | 6,499,500 | |
| USD 101.78 | USD 102.77 | USD 100.13 | USD 102.10 | 8,901,400 | |
| USD 98.96 | USD 102.56 | USD 98.89 | USD 102.28 | 10,434,800 | |
| USD 104.81 | USD 104.96 | USD 103.21 | USD 104.06 | 6,788,800 | |
| USD 106.35 | USD 107.41 | USD 104.71 | USD 105.11 | 4,786,100 | |
| USD 107.22 | USD 108.46 | USD 103.63 | USD 105.85 | 23,417,700 | |
| USD 109.17 | USD 110.51 | USD 108.45 | USD 108.55 | 5,190,000 | |
| USD 107.62 | USD 108.82 | USD 107.47 | USD 107.69 | 3,499,100 | |
| USD 107.52 | USD 107.73 | USD 106.01 | USD 106.25 | 7,211,300 | |
| USD 98.90 | USD 98.90 | USD 96.04 | USD 96.58 | 6,798,600 | |
| USD 95.55 | USD 95.89 | USD 93.95 | USD 93.96 | 5,744,500 | |
| USD 94.82 | USD 97.01 | USD 94.81 | USD 96.88 | 15,377,700 | |
| USD 105.71 | USD 106.25 | USD 102.24 | USD 103.67 | 14,217,600 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Starbucks Corporation is a US-based multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It is the world’s largest coffeehouse company, operating company-owned and licensed stores worldwide alongside packaged-coffee and ready-to-drink businesses.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Ethical Sourcing Standards: 99% of its coffee is ethically sourced, verified by its rigorous C.A.F.E. Practices program which ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable farming techniques.
- Ambitious Climate Targets: Committed to becoming a "resource-positive" company by halving its carbon emissions, water withdrawal, and waste sent to landfills by 2030.
- Partner Education Benefits: Offers the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (SCAP), providing 100% upfront tuition coverage for eligible employees to earn a bachelor's degree.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Labor Relations & Unionization Frictions: Faces intense scrutiny, reputational damage, and multiple NLRB complaints over its aggressive pushback against barista unionization efforts and overall workplace conditions.
- Single-Use Waste: Despite reusable cup initiatives, the company still generates massive amounts of waste from single-use cups and packaging across its global footprint, complicating its zero-waste goals.
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Audited Methodology
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Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) currently holds an MSCI ESG rating of A (Average) and a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 24.7 (Audited Risk Band). Ratings evaluate environmental emissions, labor standards, board independence, and regulatory compliance.
Is Starbucks Corporation considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Discretionary?
Independent benchmark status for Starbucks Corporation is evaluated relative to Consumer Discretionary peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Starbucks Corporation?
Key material risks for Starbucks Corporation include: Labor Relations & Unionization Frictions: Faces intense scrutiny, reputational damage, and multiple NLRB complaints over its aggressive pushback against barista unionization efforts and overall workplace conditions.; Single-Use Waste: Despite reusable cup initiatives, the company still generates massive amounts of waste from single-use cups and packaging across its global footprint, complicating its zero-waste goals.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.