Brokerages Set Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) PT at $110.30

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has received an average rating of “Hold” from the thirty-four research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have given a hold recommendation, eighteen have given a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $110.2963.

SBUX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Raymond James Financial downgraded Starbucks to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Needham & Company LLC set a $120.00 target price on Starbucks in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Starbucks from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of Starbucks stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.60, for a total value of $235,382.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 73,149 shares in the company, valued at $7,724,534.40. This trade represents a 2.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $703,450 in the last quarter. 0.03% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of SBUX. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas purchased a new stake in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $204,000. Marathon Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Starbucks by 1.9% in the second quarter. Marathon Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 13,128 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,342,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Starbucks in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,981,000. MCF Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 2.1% in the second quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 6,302 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $644,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Gemmer Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 0.5% in the second quarter. Gemmer Asset Management LLC now owns 105,495 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $10,781,000 after acquiring an additional 510 shares during the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Starbucks News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks plans to open approximately 600–650 net new stores in fiscal 2026, with growth focused on international markets, licensed locations and disciplined development. The strategy could support long-term revenue growth if new stores generate attractive returns. Can Starbucks’ 600-650 New Stores Strengthen Its Global Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain bullish on Starbucks as a consumer-cyclical investment, providing a counterpoint to the recent weakness in restaurant shares. Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages collectively maintain a “Hold” recommendation, suggesting analysts see balanced upside and downside rather than a clear near-term catalyst. Starbucks Receives Consensus Hold Recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Starbucks’ placement of Floura fiber-based snacks gives the startup visibility and credibility, but the arrangement appears too small to materially affect Starbucks’ financial results. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Founder on New Fiber Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Starbucks is reportedly considering a roughly $3 billion sale of a majority stake in its Japan business. Such a transaction could unlock capital and sharpen its asset-light model, but it also risks reducing control over an important international market. Starbucks Considers $3 Billion Japan Stake Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Restaurant stocks, including Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dutch Bros, are broadly declining as investors reassess consumer spending and sector valuations. Starbucks’ approximately 55 forward-trailing price-to-earnings ratio increases sensitivity to weaker growth expectations. Restaurant Stocks Are Tumbling
• Negative Sentiment: Starbucks agreed to pay $1 million and provide four years of compliance certifications to settle Florida litigation over diversity policies. Although the financial cost is modest, the company faces added compliance obligations and continued political and reputational scrutiny. Starbucks Settles Florida Lawsuit

Starbucks Stock Performance

SBUX stock opened at $95.83 on Friday. Starbucks has a one year low of $77.99 and a one year high of $110.51. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $104.43 and its 200 day moving average is $101.30. The firm has a market cap of $109.25 billion, a PE ratio of 55.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 0.97.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.17 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.50 earnings per share. The company’s 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. Research analysts predict that Starbucks will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Company Profile

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffeehouse company that roasts, markets and sells specialty coffee, tea, cold beverages, food and other related products. Its offerings include brewed coffee, espresso-based beverages, cold drinks, teas, pastries, breakfast items and packaged coffee and tea products. Starbucks also sells branded merchandise, including drinkware and related accessories.

Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks has grown from a local coffee retailer into an international business.