Starbucks (SBUX, $111.26) gets rating boost from BTIG, on expected release of pent-up demand
Coffee chain Starbucks Corp.’s shares got a rating upgrade from BTIG, as the latest round of federal stimulus checks is expected to boost spending on restaurants that are set to re-open.
BTIG boosted its rating on Starbucks to buy from neutral, while maintaining its $130 price target. BTIG analysts mentioned in a note that the re-openings are faster than expected. They expect same-store sales to accelerate throughout the year.
Economic recovery, earnings upside and “broad geographic profile” led the analysts to become more optimistic om the shares.
According to data collected by BTIG, more than one-third of customers ages 18 to 24 say they would be willing to dine out once the restrictions have eased. Almost 30% of customers from age 25 to 34 expect to dine out after capacity limits get lifted.
SBUX sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for SBUX moved above the 200-day moving average on September 23, 2024. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 18, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on SBUX as a result. In of 95 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for SBUX just turned positive on October 24, 2024. Looking at past instances where SBUX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 54 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SBUX advanced for three days, in of 297 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
SBUX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 67 cases where SBUX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SBUX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (5.853). P/E Ratio (27.308) is within average values for comparable stocks, (55.606). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.664) is also within normal values, averaging (1.769). Dividend Yield (0.023) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.048) is also within normal values, averaging (3.661).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. SBUX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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