StarbucksSBUX
SBUX
About: Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
Employees: 361,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
52% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 253 | Existing positions closed: 166
34% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.89B | Put options by funds: $2.91B
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,301 [Q3] → 2,334 (+33) [Q4]
0.13% less ownership
Funds ownership: 77.73% [Q3] → 77.6% (-0.13%) [Q4]
4% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $86B [Q3] → $82.3B (-$3.73B) [Q4]
24% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 34 [Q3] → 26 (-8) [Q4]
28% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 768 | Existing positions reduced: 1,067
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$100
1%
upside
Avg. target
$114
15%
upside
High target
$125
27%
upside
7 analyst ratings
5 positive
71%
2 neutral
29%
0 negative
0%
Wells Fargo Zachary Fadem 54% 1-year accuracy 19 / 35 met price target | 27%upside $125 | Overweight Maintained | 25 Feb 2025 |
RBC Capital Logan Reich 34% 1-year accuracy 10 / 29 met price target | 16%upside $115 | Outperform Reiterated | 29 Jan 2025 |
BMO Capital Andrew Strelzik 48% 1-year accuracy 13 / 27 met price target | 16%upside $115 | Outperform Maintained | 29 Jan 2025 |
UBS Dennis Geiger 50% 1-year accuracy 11 / 22 met price target | 6%upside $105 | Neutral Maintained | 29 Jan 2025 |
Wedbush Nick Setyan 53% 1-year accuracy 52 / 98 met price target | 1%upside $100 | Neutral Maintained | 29 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 62 articles about SBUX published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
18 hours ago
Nasdaq Correction: 2 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.18%) is officially in a correction, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index down about 12% from its recent high. And while there are some stocks that still look rather pricey, even after the downturn, there are some excellent bargains to be found for patient long-term investors.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
21 hours ago
Here's Why Starbucks (SBUX) Fell More Than Broader Market
In the closing of the recent trading day, Starbucks (SBUX) stood at $99.58, denoting a -1.53% change from the preceding trading day.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
United States Coffee Industry Growth, Consumer Trends & Brand Performance: Starbucks, Nestlé, & JAB Lead U.S. Coffee Market – Industry Outlook & Forecasts to 2028
The U.S. coffee market is set for steady growth through 2028, driven by specialty coffee, RTD innovations, and shifting consumer preferences. The report analyzes segment performance, including roast/ground, pods, whole bean, instant, and mixes, while providing insights into distribution channels, advertising trends, and key industry players like Starbucks, Nestlé, and JAB Holding/Keurig Dr Pepper. It also highlights global coffee trade data, import/export trends, and retail spending behaviors. Discover market forecasts, sales growth, and strategic insights in this comprehensive U.S. coffee industry report. The U.S. coffee market is set for steady growth through 2028, driven by specialty coffee, RTD innovations, and shifting consumer preferences. The report analyzes segment performance, including roast/ground, pods, whole bean, instant, and mixes, while providing insights into distribution channels, advertising trends, and key industry players like Starbucks, Nestlé, and JAB Holding/Keurig Dr Pepper. It also highlights global coffee trade data, import/export trends, and retail spending behaviors. Discover market forecasts, sales growth, and strategic insights in this comprehensive U.S. coffee industry report.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Alsea: Starbucks Continues To See Headwinds In Europe
Alsea's 'Hold' rating remains justified due to weak European performance, FX headwinds, and significant debt denominated in Euros and US Dollars. Despite 11.1% year-over-year sales growth in Q4 FY 2024, EBITDA declined in Europe and South America, pressuring overall profitability. Starbucks' European operations underperformed with a 7.4% decline in same-store sales, while Mexico showed modest growth.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Billionaires Are Piling Into These Top Stocks. Should You Buy Them?
Following the stock picks of billionaire investors can be a great source of profitable investment ideas. These investors are interested in preserving and growing wealth, so they don't make an investment unless they see relatively low downside risk and a favorable probability of being right.
Negative
Business Insider
4 days ago
Starbucks likely avoided taxes on $1.3 billion in profit using a Swiss subsidiary, a new report finds
Starbucks booked $1.3 billion in profit in a Swiss subsidiary over a decade, a new report says. The move appeared to reduce Starbucks' tax bill in other countries.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
After Hitting a New 52-Week High, Has Starbucks' Stock Gotten Too Expensive?
Starbucks (SBUX -5.57%) has one of the most iconic consumer brands in the world. Its premium-priced coffee has enabled the business to experience strong profit growth over the years.
Neutral
CNBC Television
5 days ago
Final Trade: SBUX, GAP, SLV, BMY
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Negative
Fox Business
6 days ago
Starbucks CEO tells employees to be more effective after fresh round of layoffs
Starbucks' top boss made it clear to employees during an internal forum that they need to improve their efficiency in making decisions amid turnaround efforts.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
In the latest trading session, Starbucks (SBUX) closed at $111.69, marking a -0.33% move from the previous day.
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