Does Starbucks franchise? What is the symbol and exchange that the company trades under? When did Starbucks go public and at what price? When and where was Starbucks incorporated? How can I purchase Starbucks stock? Does Starbucks pay a dividend on its stock? At what rate and when is it paid? How do I receive the dividend payout? Will I receive a check to my home or business address? Can the dividend be deposited directly into my bank account like my paycheck? Can the dividend be used to buy more stock? If so, can this purchase happen automatically? Will I be taxed on the dividend? Who is Starbucks stock transfer agent? How do I know if I’m a Registered Shareholder? How do I know if I’m a Beneficial Shareholder? Who are Starbucks independent accountants/auditors? What is Escheated / Abandoned Property? What are Starbucks current debt ratings?

No, Starbucks is not accepting applications for franchisees at this time.

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Our stock is traded on Nasdaq, under the trading symbol SBUX.
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Starbucks went public on June 26, 1992, at a price of $17 per share (or $0.27 per share, adjusted for our six subsequent stock splits) and closed trading that first day at $21.50 per share (or $0.34 per share, on a split-adjusted basis).

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Starbucks was incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, in Olympia, Washington, on November 4, 1985.

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Starbucks Corporation's Common Stock is traded on Nasdaq under the trading symbol SBUX. Starbucks stock may be purchased in two ways:

  • Through a stockbroker, or
  • Directly through the Direct Stock Purchase Plan administered by our transfer agent, Computershare. For more information on direct purchase, or to enroll in the Direct Stock Purchase Plan, please click here. Computershare can also be reached by phone at 1-888-835-2866 (US and Canada) and 1-201-680-6578 (Outside US and Canada) or by mail to:

Computershare CIP
c/o Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box 43006
Providence RI 02940-3078

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Yes, Starbucks pays a dividend on its Common Stock and the current quarterly rate can be found on our Dividend & Stock Split History page. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval, but we currently anticipate paying a dividend on a quarterly basis.
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If you hold your shares in your own name through Starbucks transfer agent, Computershare, you will receive a check for the dividend at the address you have on record. Subsequently, you may elect to reinvest future dividends through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. To find out more or enroll, click here.

If you hold your stock through a bank or broker (beneficial shareholder), your dividend will be deposited directly into your account. If you have any questions, please contact your broker directly.

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Yes, if you hold your shares in your own name through Starbucks transfer agent, Computershare, you can elect to have your dividend directly deposited through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. To find out more, or to enroll, please click here.

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Yes. If you hold your shares in your own name through Starbucks transfer agent, Computershare, you will receive a check for the first dividend at the address you have on record. Subsequently, you may elect to reinvest future dividends through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. To find out more or to enroll, please click here.

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Dividends are typically considered taxable income which is reported annually to the IRS on Form 1099-DIV and will be mailed to shareholders following the end of the calendar year.

Please contact your financial advisor or tax accountant with tax related questions.

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Our transfer agent is Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Please visit their website by clicking here . You can also reach them by phone at 1-888-835-2866 (US and Canada) or 1-201-680-6578 (Outside US and Canada) or by mail to:

Computershare CIP
c/o Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box 43006
Providence RI 02940-3078

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Investors who hold shares in their own name and not through a broker or other nominee are considered registered shareholders. Registered Shareholders should contact our transfer agent Computershare with questions or concerns related to statements, change of address, lost certificates, stock split information, transfer of shares, and other administrative matters. To access your account online please click here or you can reach them by phone at 1-888-835-2866 (US and Canada) or 1-201-680-6578 (Outside US and Canada).
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Investors whose shares are held by their broker are considered beneficial shareholders. Beneficial shareholders should address administrative matters to their stockbroker. Additionally, beneficial shareholders will receive account statements, Annual Reports and proxies directly from their stockbroker.
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Deloitte & Touche LLP

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A number of states have adopted abandoned property laws which require our transfer agent, on behalf of Starbucks, to escheat to the state, after a certain period of time, all stock for “missing Registered Shareholders.” Even shareholders who have a hard-copy of their stock certificate may be considered “missing” if our transfer agent does not have a current mailing address. If you have questions concerning your stock certificates or escheated property, please contact our transfer agent, Computershare on-line by clicking here or by phone at 1-888-835-2866 (US and Canada) or 1-201-680-6578 (Outside US and Canada).

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S&P: BBB+ (long-term rating) and A-2 (short-term rating)
Moody’s: Baa1 (long-term rating) and P-2 (short-term rating)
Fitch: BBB+ (long-term rating) and F-2 (short-term rating)

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