Here’s whether Starbucks Corp (SBUX) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+0.53% over 10 days); strong 1-year return of +23.8%; 3-month momentum positive (+7.5%). Concerns: RSI 94 — overbought, elevated pullback risk; declining volume on rally — weak conviction (0.78x 30d avg). Currently 4.6% off its 52-week high. Score: +4/7.
SBUX is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($96.09) and 200-day ($89.79) moving averages. With an RSI of 94.0, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +23.8% compares to +35.1% for SPY (trailed the market by 11.3%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $12,382 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 11.3%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($89.79)
✓Above 50-day MA ($96.09)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 94.0
✓Positive return (+23.8%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−4.6%)
Period Range $100.00
$75.50$104.82
RSI (14) 94.0
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$100.00
Period Return+23.8%
Period High$104.82
Period Low$75.50
Drawdown−4.6%
MA-50$96.09
MA-200$89.79
RSI (14)94.0
Avg Volume (30d)7.9M
vs. SPYtrailed by 11.3%
Return Rank#529 of 996
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($89.79)