NKE vs SBUX — Head-to-Head 2026

Nike vs Starbucks: a complete comparison of OVR ratings, fundamentals, volatility, and characteristics.

NKE is rated 78 OVR (B-Tier (Solid)) — Nike cut key retail partnerships to pursue direct-to-consumer, then reversed course. New CEO is rebu

SBUX is rated 75 OVR (B-Tier (Solid)) — Starbucks is rebuilding after same-store sales declines in the US and China. New CEO Brian Niccol (f

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

METRIC	NKE (Nike)	SBUX (Starbucks)
OVR Rating	78	75
Tier	B-Tier (Solid)	B-Tier (Solid)
Momentum	48/100	40/100
Stability	75/100	72/100
Value Score	60/100	62/100
Revenue Growth	-2%	-3%
P/E Ratio	22x	25x
Beta (Volatility)	0.85	0.9
Market Cap	$115B	$90B
Dividend Yield	1.7%	2.8%
S&P 500	Yes	Yes
NFL Comparison	Ben Roethlisberger	Ben Roethlisberger
Sector	Consumer	Consumer

ABOUT NKE

Nike cut key retail partnerships to pursue direct-to-consumer, then reversed course. New CEO is rebuilding wholesale relationships and restoring brand heat with key cultural influencers.

ABOUT SBUX

Starbucks is rebuilding after same-store sales declines in the US and China. New CEO Brian Niccol (from Chipotle) is focusing on fixing the in-store experience and operational efficiency.

KEY DIFFERENCES

OVR: NKE scores higher (78 vs 75)
Growth: NKE grows faster (-2% vs -3%)
Volatility: SBUX is more volatile (beta 0.9 vs 0.85)
Valuation: SBUX has a higher value score (62/100 vs 60/100)
Income: Both pay dividends.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which is a stronger stock, NKE or SBUX?

MarketMVP rates NKE at 78 OVR (B-Tier (Solid)) and SBUX at 75 OVR (B-Tier (Solid)). Both are in the same tier.

Is NKE more volatile than SBUX?

NKE has a beta of 0.85 and SBUX has a beta of 0.9. SBUX is more volatile. A higher beta means larger price swings in both directions.

Which has higher revenue growth, NKE or SBUX?

NKE reported revenue growth of -2% versus SBUX at -3%. NKE has the higher growth rate.

Which is cheaper by valuation, NKE or SBUX?

By P/E ratio: NKE at 22x versus SBUX at 25x. By MarketMVP value score: NKE at 60/100 versus SBUX at 62/100. A higher value score indicates more attractive pricing relative to fundamentals.

Do NKE or SBUX pay dividends?

NKE dividend yield: 1.7%. SBUX dividend yield: 2.8%.

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