Private Advisory Group LLC Acquires Shares of 5,669 Starbucks Corporation $SBUX

Private Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 5,669 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $579,000.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of SBUX. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. purchased a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Financial Freedom LLC boosted its stake in Starbucks by 296.2% in the 1st quarter. Financial Freedom LLC now owns 313 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on SBUX shares. Citigroup upped their price target on Starbucks from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Compass Point initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Needham & Company LLC set a $120.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Stephens initiated coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.30.

Starbucks Stock Up 3.0%

NASDAQ:SBUX opened at $107.08 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $104.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $100.36. Starbucks Corporation has a twelve month low of $77.99 and a twelve month high of $110.51. The stock has a market cap of $122.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 61.54, a PEG ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.97.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.50 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. Starbucks’s payout ratio is presently 142.53%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total value of $236,251.71. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 75,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,963,558.65. This represents a 2.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock valued at $681,663. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.

More Starbucks News

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks is eliminating more than 200 corporate positions as part of a broader restructuring and approximately $2 billion cost-reduction effort. Lower overhead could support profitability if the company maintains service levels and directs more resources toward its stores. The reductions do not involve cafe closures. Starbucks trims corporate ranks as coffeehouse investments deliver
• Positive Sentiment: Recent market commentary highlights Starbucks’ roughly 25% 2026 gain and suggests investors are rewarding its operational reset and investments in the cafe experience. The rally follows the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus a $0.66 consensus estimate and revenue above expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: The restructuring is relocating some corporate operations to a new, approximately $100 million Nashville office. Around 120 Seattle employees reportedly declined the move, while another 104 roles in store design and construction are being eliminated. Management characterizes the actions as part of the restructuring winding down, but the savings and impact on execution remain to be demonstrated. Starbucks cuts another 224 Seattle jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Starbucks continues to face challenges in China, where domestic competitors, shifting consumer preferences and geopolitical tensions are eroding the position of major U.S. brands. China weakness could limit international growth and pressure comparable sales. Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
• Negative Sentiment: The stock’s strong performance has also produced a demanding valuation, with the supplied data showing a P/E ratio above 60. Investors may require sustained earnings growth from the turnaround to justify the premium, leaving SBUX vulnerable to disappointment.

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.