14 Best Performing Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

7. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)

Year-to-Date Return as of March 7: 14.79%

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is an American multinational specialty coffee company that operates over 32,000 locations across 80 countries as both a roaster and retailer. The company operates over 32,000 stores across 80 countries, serving as both a roaster and retailer. It is currently focused on revitalizing its brand and strengthening customer connections through its “Back to Starbucks” initiative. This effort aims to enhance store operations and improve the overall in-store experience. By reinforcing its core identity, Starbucks expects these strategic moves to have a positive influence on its stock performance as it realigns with its foundational values. Since the start of 2025, the stock has surged by nearly 15%, which makes SBUX one of the best performing dividend stocks on our list.

In fiscal Q1 2025, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) reported consolidated net revenues of $9.4 billion, maintaining stability year-over-year when adjusted for currency fluctuations. During the quarter, the company continued expanding its footprint by opening 377 new stores, bringing its total global store count to 40,576. Of these locations, 53% were company-operated, while 47% were run through licensing agreements. By the end of the quarter, the US and China accounted for 61% of Starbucks’ total store base, with 17,049 locations in the US and 7,685 in China.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has maintained consistent dividend payments for 59 consecutive quarters, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 20% over that period, demonstrating its commitment to long-term shareholder value. Additionally, the company has raised its dividend for 14 straight years. Its quarterly dividend comes in at $0.61 per share for a dividend yield of 2.29%, as of March 7.