Starbucks Corporation $SBUX Shares Purchased by Capital International Inc. CA

Capital International Inc. CA increased its position in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) by 1.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 735,427 shares of the coffee company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,869 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA owned 0.06% of Starbucks worth $61,930,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in Starbucks during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Y.D. More Investments Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Starbucks

In other news, EVP Sara Kelly sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.00, for a total value of $210,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 57,653 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,053,565. This trade represents a 3.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.81, for a total transaction of $233,621.49. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 81,559 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,548,198.79. The trade was a 2.66% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 7,046 shares of company stock valued at $708,911. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

More Starbucks News

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several articles frame Starbucks as a potential turnaround story, with commentary noting improving traffic, rewards growth, innovation, and margin-recovery efforts that could support a rebound. SBUX Down 9% in a Month: Is This the Right Time to Buy the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is reportedly tying part of tech workers’ bonuses to AI usage, signaling management is pushing harder on productivity and technology adoption, which investors may view as a margin and efficiency positive. Starbucks (SBUX) Ties Part of Tech Bonuses to AI Usage
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage comparing Starbucks with Chipotle argued that Starbucks’ turnaround looks more credible than other beaten-down restaurant names, which can reinforce investor confidence in the stock. Chipotle vs Starbucks: One Turnaround Is Real, One Is Just Smoke
• Neutral Sentiment: One article revisited Starbucks’ long-term returns versus McDonald’s, which is more historical context than a direct catalyst for the stock. If you had invested $1,000 in McDonald’s or Starbucks 10 years ago, here’s what you’d have now
• Negative Sentiment: Headline risk remains around Starbucks’ operations, including criticism of an “unreliable” AI inventory system and a separate legal-focused article questioning whether insiders breached fiduciary duties, both of which can add pressure to sentiment. “Unreliable” AI Inventory System Gone at Starbucks, Starbucks Stock (NASDAQ:SBUX) Ticks Down Did Starbucks Corporation Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

Starbucks Stock Performance

NASDAQ SBUX opened at $95.29 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $99.24 and a 200-day simple moving average of $94.10. Starbucks Corporation has a one year low of $77.99 and a one year high of $108.88. The firm has a market cap of $108.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 72.19, a PEG ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 0.98.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The coffee company reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.06. Starbucks had a net margin of 3.89% and a negative return on equity of 29.24%. The business had revenue of $9.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.41 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.450 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 15th were paid a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 15th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 187.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Guggenheim reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $97.00 price target (up from $95.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. DA Davidson lifted their price target on shares of Starbucks from $97.00 to $102.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Stephens assumed coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. They set an “overweight” rating for the company. Wedbush assumed coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, BTIG Research cut shares of Starbucks from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $107.48.

Starbucks Company Profile

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse chain and roaster that operates, licenses and franchises coffee shops and related retail businesses. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker, the company grew from a single store focused on whole-bean coffee and equipment into a broad consumer-facing brand. Howard Schultz, who joined the company later and served in senior leadership roles, is widely credited with transforming Starbucks into a mass-market specialty coffee retailer and expanding its footprint internationally.

Starbucks’ core activities center on the retail sale of hot and cold specialty beverages, whole-bean and packaged coffees, teas and ready-to-drink products, along with complementary food items and merchandise such as mugs and brewing equipment.