Starbucks Corporation $SBUX Shares Newly Bought by Capstone Capital Management Ltd

Capstone Capital Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 8,414 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $791,000.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in SBUX. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Black Cypress Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks during the second quarter worth $27,000. Financial Freedom LLC grew its stake in Starbucks by 296.2% during the first quarter. Financial Freedom LLC now owns 313 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Bangor Savings Bank grew its stake in Starbucks by 207.5% during the second quarter. Bangor Savings Bank now owns 326 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 220 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. bought a new stake in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. 72.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Starbucks

In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 1,641 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.76, for a total value of $155,501.16. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 71,508 shares in the company, valued at $6,776,098.08. This trade represents a 2.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 6,099 shares of company stock valued at $627,135 in the last ninety days. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have commented on SBUX shares. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $95.00 to $101.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. CICC Research lifted their target price on Starbucks from $95.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $110.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Friday, October 9th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $105.00 price target (down from $112.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.57.

Starbucks Trading Up 1.5%

SBUX opened at $99.37 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $99.90 and a 200 day moving average of $101.24. Starbucks Corporation has a 12 month low of $77.99 and a 12 month high of $110.51. The firm has a market cap of $113.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.28, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 0.98.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.50 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.60 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. This is a boost from Starbucks’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Starbucks’s payout ratio is currently 142.53%.

Key Stories Impacting Starbucks

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS expects a quarterly beat: UBS forecasts North American comparable-sales growth of 7.5%, above the 6.7% consensus estimate, and earnings per share of $0.77–$0.82 versus the $0.72 consensus. The forecast reflects continued momentum from Starbucks’ “Back to Starbucks” strategy. Starbucks Likely to Deliver Quarterly Beat on Continued Sales Momentum, UBS Says
• Positive Sentiment: Turnaround and 2027 outlook are key catalysts: Analysts expect improving U.S. sales to support fourth-quarter revenue, while investors will assess whether the recovery can continue into fiscal 2027 as recent tailwinds moderate. Starbucks Expected to Build on US Sales Momentum as Investors Eye 2027 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Technology investments could expand margins: Starbucks plans a fiscal 2027 technology overhaul aimed at improving store efficiency and labor productivity while supporting its $2 billion cost-savings goal. Successful execution could strengthen profitability. Starbucks Eyes FY27 Tech Overhaul: Can It Improve Margins?
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase adds shareholder support: Starbucks reportedly raised its quarterly dividend, reinforcing the income appeal of the stock, although the increase is unlikely to materially change near-term earnings expectations. Starbucks Raises Its Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Chipotle acquisition rumors were denied: Reports that Starbucks explored buying Chipotle were rapidly debunked, removing a potential acquisition catalyst and allowing investors to focus on Starbucks’ core turnaround. Can Chipotle Win for Long-Term Investors Without Starbucks?
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and valuation remain risks: Starbucks trades near $99 and at a forward-looking valuation that leaves limited room for disappointment. Investors will want evidence that sales momentum, cost savings and the technology overhaul can offset moderating tailwinds.

About Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation is a global specialty coffee company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1971, the company operates and licenses coffeehouses under the Starbucks brand, serving brewed coffee, espresso beverages, teas, cold drinks, food, and other ready-to-consume products.

In addition to its company-operated and licensed stores, Starbucks sells packaged coffee, tea, and single-serve products through grocery retailers, convenience stores, and other distribution channels.