Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Stock: Insider Brady Brewer Sells 1,641 Shares

Posted by on Oct 9th, 2026

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) CEO Brady Brewer sold 1,641 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.76, for a total value of $155,501.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 71,508 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,776,098.08. The trade was a 2.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Brady Brewer also recently made the following trade(s):

  • On Friday, September 4th, Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of Starbucks stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.60, for a total transaction of $235,382.40.
  • On Wednesday, August 5th, Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares of Starbucks stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.99, for a total transaction of $236,251.71.

Starbucks Price Performance

SBUX opened at $93.21 on Friday. Starbucks Corporation has a 12-month low of $77.99 and a 12-month high of $110.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $106.26 billion, a PE ratio of 53.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.98. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $101.54 and its 200 day moving average price is $100.98.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $9.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.50 EPS. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a $0.63 dividend. This is an increase from Starbucks’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. Starbucks’s dividend payout ratio is presently 142.53%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on SBUX shares. Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded Starbucks from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Melius Research set a $110.00 target price on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Compass Point assumed coverage on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, August 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Starbucks in a report on Monday, September 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $110.22.

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Starbucks News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: A Starbucks–Chipotle combination could create strategic benefits, including shared leadership under CEO Brian Niccol, who previously led Chipotle, and potential opportunities to accelerate Chipotle’s international expansion. However, no agreement or formal offer has been announced. Why a Starbucks takeover of Chipotle would and would not make sense
  • Positive Sentiment: Starbucks raised its quarterly dividend from $0.62 to $0.63 per share, or $2.52 annually. The increase supports the income appeal of SBUX and signals continued confidence in the company’s cash generation. Starbucks Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
  • Neutral Sentiment: Starbucks plans to release fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results after the market close on October 29. Investors will be watching for evidence that improved customer traffic and store execution can offset restructuring costs and subdued revenue growth. Starbucks Fiscal 2026 Results Conference Call
  • Neutral Sentiment: CEO Brady Brewer sold 1,641 shares for approximately $155,500 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The relatively small, scheduled sale provides limited insight into management’s current outlook. SEC Insider Trading Filing
  • Negative Sentiment: Investors are concerned that financing a potential Chipotle purchase would add to Starbucks’ already significant debt burden. Analysts also question whether a large acquisition would distract management from improving Starbucks’ core business and could become one of the restaurant industry’s largest-ever deals. Starbucks Has Explored Takeover of Chipotle
  • Negative Sentiment: The company continues to face turnaround pressure, including plans to close about 250 North American stores and expected restructuring charges of roughly $300 million. Starbucks’ elevated valuation leaves limited room for execution setbacks.
  • Negative Sentiment: A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that beverages marketed as “sugar-free” contain significant amounts of sugar, creating potential legal, reputational and consumer-trust risks. Starbucks Sued Over Sugar-Free Protein Drinks

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in Starbucks in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Black Cypress Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. acquired a new position in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in Starbucks during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Finally, Financial Freedom LLC grew its stake in shares of Starbucks by 296.2% in the first quarter. Financial Freedom LLC now owns 313 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.29% of the company’s stock.

About Starbucks

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Starbucks Corporation is a global specialty coffee company that operates coffeehouses and sells coffee, tea and other beverages, along with food products and merchandise. Its menu includes brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks, cold beverages, teas, bakery items and ready-to-eat food. Starbucks also markets packaged coffee, ready-to-drink beverages and related products through retail and grocery channels, often through licensing and other business partnerships.

Founded in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks expanded from a local coffee retailer into an international brand.

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