Does the Pumpkin Spice Latte craze pay off for Starbucks investors? Stacie Hurst for Finder Sep 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 Updated Sep 24, 2026 A Starbucks 'Pumpkin, you're home' sign on the sidewalk announcing Pumpkin Spice drinks are available at the store. Deb Cohn-Orbach // UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Stacie Hurst for Finder kAm(96? E96 D>6== @7 AF>A<:? 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