Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at TD Cowen in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $120.00 price target on the coffee company’s stock. TD Cowen’s target price suggests a potential upside of 15.23% from the company’s previous close.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded shares of Starbucks from a “sector perform” rating to a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Starbucks from $111.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Starbucks from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, BTIG Research lowered shares of Starbucks from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Starbucks has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $110.58.
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Starbucks Trading Up 1.0%
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 29.24% and a net margin of 3.89%.The business 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 earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks’s revenue was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Starbucks will post 2.41 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.00, for a total transaction of $231,816.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 77,364 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,045,856. This represents a 2.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $679,033 in the last quarter. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.
Starbucks News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong customer demand: Global comparable-store sales rose 7.9%, exceeding the 5.7% consensus estimate, as comparable transactions increased 4.2%. North American revenue climbed 7% to approximately $7.4 billion. Faster service, new products and expanded food offerings appear to be bringing customers back. Starbucks Reports Q3 Fiscal Year 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings beat and raised guidance: Adjusted earnings were $0.85 per share versus the $0.66 analyst consensus, while revenue of $9.32 billion exceeded expectations of roughly $9.17 billion. Starbucks raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.55–$2.65 from $2.25–$2.45 and now expects full-year global comparable sales growth of 6%. The guidance increase relies primarily on higher customer traffic rather than price increases. Starbucks raises full-year forecasts again
- Positive Sentiment: China operations less risky: The conversion of Starbucks’ China business into a licensed joint venture reduced reported revenue, which declined 1.4% year over year, but the transaction may reduce execution and capital risks in the market. International margins also improved. Starbucks: Upgrading to Hold
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain generally favorable: Analysts’ consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” although at least one research report upgraded the stock only to “Hold,” reflecting a more balanced risk-reward view after its strong run.
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risks: With shares near their 52-week high and trading at an elevated earnings multiple, investors may demand continued improvement. Starbucks is still working to ensure food availability and maintain faster service, while weaker dividend coverage and recent insider selling add cautionary signals.
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.
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