Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) CEO Brady Brewer Sells 2,229 Shares of Stock

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total transaction of $245,190.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 68,691 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,556,010. The trade was a 3.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Brady Brewer also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, October 20th, Brady Brewer sold 588 shares of Starbucks stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total value of $58,800.00.
• On Monday, October 5th, Brady Brewer sold 1,641 shares of Starbucks stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.76, for a total value of $155,501.16.
• On Friday, September 4th, Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of Starbucks stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.60, for a total transaction of $235,382.40.

Starbucks Price Performance

NASDAQ SBUX opened at $109.44 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $124.76 billion, a PE ratio of 40.48, a PEG ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.01. Starbucks Corporation has a 1 year low of $81.97 and a 1 year high of $111.50. The business’s 50-day moving average is $99.18 and its 200 day moving average is $100.11.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The coffee company reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by $0.08. Starbucks had a net margin of 6.66% and a negative return on equity of 38.61%. The business had revenue of $9.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.22 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.52 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 4.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Starbucks Corporation will post 3.22 earnings per share for the current 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 paid a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. This is an increase from Starbucks’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 112.22%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have weighed in on SBUX. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $112.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Friday, October 30th. Gordon Haskett upped their target price on shares of Starbucks from $110.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Friday, October 30th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $108.83.

Starbucks News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stifel’s Buy rating and $115 target supported investor optimism and helped drive the stock’s advance. Starbucks rises as Stifel resumes coverage with Buy rating and $115 target
• Positive Sentiment: Recent results provide a supportive backdrop: Starbucks reported adjusted quarterly EPS of $0.80, up 54% year over year, and comparable sales growth of 7.2%. Starbucks Is Up 28% in 2026 After a 7.2% Comp Quarter
• Neutral Sentiment: Call-option trading was about 40% above its typical daily volume, suggesting increased positioning and interest, though options activity alone does not establish a durable bullish outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The sale was relatively small compared with his remaining holdings, which may temper its significance. SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: A recent valuation commentary argues the stock may be expensive relative to its cash-flow outlook, raising the risk that some of the recent share-price strength is already reflected in the valuation. Starbucks Stock Looks Rich With A 32% Cash Flow Gap

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of SBUX. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter valued at $8,504,509,000. State Street Corp raised its holdings in Starbucks by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 49,260,268 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $5,033,907,000 after purchasing an additional 1,530,497 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth $1,581,287,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Starbucks by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 12,779,234 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $1,200,737,000 after purchasing an additional 193,849 shares during the period. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in Starbucks by 26.2% during the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 8,506,482 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $869,277,000 after purchasing an additional 1,767,530 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.

About Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffee company that roasts, markets and sells coffee and other beverages, along with food and related merchandise. Its offerings include brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks, teas and packaged coffee products.

The company serves customers through company-operated and licensed stores, as well as through retail and food-service partnerships. Its stores also sell items such as mugs and coffee-making equipment.

Founded in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks operates in North America and international markets, including China.