Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Stock Price Target Cut by Mizuho

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) had its target price reduced by equities research analysts at Mizuho from $115.00 to $105.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the coffee company’s stock. Mizuho‘s target price points to a potential upside of 3.03% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on SBUX. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 price target (up from $120.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on Starbucks from $87.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings raised Starbucks from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on Starbucks from $81.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $104.00 target price (down from $112.00) on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Tuesday. Twenty-four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $110.14.

Starbucks Stock Performance

SBUX opened at $101.91 on Friday. Starbucks has a fifty-two week low of $77.99 and a fifty-two week high of $110.51. The company has a fifty day moving average of $99.58 and a two-hundred day moving average of $101.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $116.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.77, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.98.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. Starbucks had a net margin of 5.17% and a negative return on equity of 34.10%. The business had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. During the same period in the prior 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 forecast that Starbucks will post 2.60 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Starbucks

In related news, CEO Brady Brewer sold 588 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total value of $58,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 70,920 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,092,000. This represents a 0.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 6,687 shares of company stock worth $685,935 in the last three months. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Starbucks

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its stake in Starbucks by 1.0% during the 1st quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 9,473 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $849,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY boosted its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 30.9% during the 2nd quarter. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY now owns 424 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. boosted its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 7.8% during the 2nd quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 1,396 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $143,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Starbucks by 1.0% in the second quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 10,039 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $1,026,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Beta Wealth Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Starbucks by 1.7% in the second quarter. Beta Wealth Group Inc. now owns 6,216 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $635,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Starbucks News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DFI Retail Group reported a solid third quarter and said its Starbucks deal will accelerate its expansion across Asia. The partnership could support Starbucks’ licensed-store growth and strengthen its regional presence, although the immediate financial impact for SBUX was not detailed. DFI Retail Group lifts profit and accelerates Asia push with Starbucks deal
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect Starbucks’ upcoming results to show earnings growth and potentially another earnings beat. The previous quarter exceeded estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus consensus of $0.66, while revenue also topped expectations. Starbucks Earnings Expected to Grow
• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks raised its quarterly dividend to $0.63 per share from $0.62, equivalent to an annualized $2.52 payout and an approximately 2.5% yield. The increase may appeal to income-focused investors, though the reported payout ratio remains elevated. Starbucks November Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: New Starbucks China rules governing customer seating and coffeehouse usage could improve store capacity and turnover, but their effect on sales and profitability is uncertain. Starbucks China Launches New Rules
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo lowered its Starbucks price target from $125 to $120 but retained an “overweight” rating. The revised target still implies upside, yet signals more cautious expectations for the turnaround. Wells Fargo Lowers Starbucks Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Brady Brewer sold 588 shares for approximately $58,800. Because the transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and represented only 0.82% of his holdings, it is a limited signal but may still weigh modestly on sentiment. Starbucks CEO Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: At roughly 41 times earnings, Starbucks is priced for a meaningful improvement in comparable-store sales and profitability. A disappointing earnings report or weak guidance could therefore trigger a sharp reversal. Starbucks Valuation Sets High Bar Ahead of Earnings

Starbucks Company Profile

Starbucks Corporation is a global specialty coffee company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1971, the company operates and licenses coffeehouses under the Starbucks brand, serving brewed coffee, espresso beverages, teas, cold drinks, food, and other ready-to-consume products.

In addition to its company-operated and licensed stores, Starbucks sells packaged coffee, tea, and single-serve products through grocery retailers, convenience stores, and other distribution channels.