iA Global Asset Management Inc. Has $11.14 Million Position in Starbucks Corporation $SBUX

iA Global Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) by 4.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 131,620 shares of the coffee company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,750 shares during the period. iA Global Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Starbucks were worth $11,135,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quadrant Private Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Starbucks by 58.6% in the third quarter. Quadrant Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 39,906 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $3,376,000 after purchasing an additional 14,741 shares during the last quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC bought a new position in Starbucks during the third quarter worth about $246,000. BIP Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Starbucks by 17.8% during the 3rd quarter. BIP Wealth LLC now owns 2,641 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $223,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the period. Triad Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks in the 3rd quarter valued at about $218,000. Finally, Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC raised its position in shares of Starbucks by 6.8% in the 3rd quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC now owns 11,845 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,002,000 after acquiring an additional 753 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.29% of the company’s stock.

Starbucks Price Performance

Shares of Starbucks stock opened at $97.62 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $111.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 59.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 0.97. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $87.00 and its 200-day moving average is $87.17. Starbucks Corporation has a one year low of $75.50 and a one year high of $117.46.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The coffee company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $9.57 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.41 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 4.99% and a negative return on equity of 31.32%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.80 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.99 EPS for the current year.

Starbucks Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is currently 151.22%.

Key Starbucks News

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target to $114, signaling stronger analyst conviction in Starbucks’ outlook and providing an immediate valuation tailwind for the shares. Bank of America Boosts Starbucks Price Target to $114
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” rating with a $105 target, adding to analyst support that helps sustain recent investor momentum. BTIG Reaffirms Buy on Starbucks
• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks announced an Investor Day for Jan. 29 where management (CEO Brian Niccol and CFO Cathy Smith) will unveil long-term strategy and answer questions — a catalyst that can reset investor expectations if management provides credible margin or growth targets. Starbucks to Host 2026 Investor Day
• Positive Sentiment: Operational initiatives — described as “coffeehouse coaches” — are being credited with improving store execution and easing labor tensions, a constructive sign for same-store sales and throughput. Coffeehouse Coaches Give Starbucks Stock a Boost
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage notes a strong year-to-date rally in SBUX; coverage frames the move as momentum ahead of earnings rather than a confirmed turnaround. This buoyancy can attract momentum traders but raises expectations. Starbucks Huge 2026 Rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews ahead of Q1 earnings provide consensus estimates and key metrics to watch (traffic, AUVs, margin trends); these previews are informational but underscore that results will be the immediate catalyst. Ahead of Starbucks Q1 Earnings: Estimates for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets flag that while traffic and sales are stabilizing, EPS pressure from costs and a premium valuation leave little room for disappointment at the upcoming report. Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Before Q1 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: A local “cup kerfuffle” in Tucson drew negative headlines and briefly raised reputational and operational risk questions; while the incident hasn’t halted the rally, it shows headline risk still exists for a consumer-facing brand. Another Cup Kerfuffle Hits Starbucks in Tucson
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader analyst commentary discusses shifting price targets and fair-value assumptions — useful context but not an immediate operational driver. How Changing Analyst Stories Shape Starbucks Price Targets

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on SBUX shares. Susquehanna set a $114.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a report on Wednesday. Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of Starbucks from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday. UBS Group set a $94.00 price target on Starbucks and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $84.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $103.15.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Starbucks news, Director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp bought 11,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 10th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $85.00 per share, with a total value of $994,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 53,096 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,513,160. This trade represents a 28.26% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Starbucks 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.