Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI Buys 30,760 Shares of Starbucks Corporation $SBUX

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI increased its stake in shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) by 51.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 90,113 shares of the coffee company’s stock after buying an additional 30,760 shares during the period. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI’s holdings in Starbucks were worth $7,624,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Game Plan Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Transce3nd LLC grew its holdings in Starbucks by 270.3% during the second quarter. Transce3nd LLC now owns 274 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Chelsea Counsel Co. purchased a new stake in Starbucks in the second quarter worth $26,000. MTM Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, PFS Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Starbucks by 457.4% during the 3rd quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 340 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 279 shares during the last quarter. 72.29% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Starbucks

Here are the key news stories impacting Starbucks this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target to $114, signaling stronger analyst conviction in Starbucks’ outlook and providing an immediate valuation tailwind for the shares. Bank of America Boosts Starbucks Price Target to $114
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” rating with a $105 target, adding to analyst support that helps sustain recent investor momentum. BTIG Reaffirms Buy on Starbucks
• Positive Sentiment: Starbucks announced an Investor Day for Jan. 29 where management (CEO Brian Niccol and CFO Cathy Smith) will unveil long-term strategy and answer questions — a catalyst that can reset investor expectations if management provides credible margin or growth targets. Starbucks to Host 2026 Investor Day
• Positive Sentiment: Operational initiatives — described as “coffeehouse coaches” — are being credited with improving store execution and easing labor tensions, a constructive sign for same-store sales and throughput. Coffeehouse Coaches Give Starbucks Stock a Boost
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage notes a strong year-to-date rally in SBUX; coverage frames the move as momentum ahead of earnings rather than a confirmed turnaround. This buoyancy can attract momentum traders but raises expectations. Starbucks Huge 2026 Rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews ahead of Q1 earnings provide consensus estimates and key metrics to watch (traffic, AUVs, margin trends); these previews are informational but underscore that results will be the immediate catalyst. Ahead of Starbucks Q1 Earnings: Estimates for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets flag that while traffic and sales are stabilizing, EPS pressure from costs and a premium valuation leave little room for disappointment at the upcoming report. Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Before Q1 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: A local “cup kerfuffle” in Tucson drew negative headlines and briefly raised reputational and operational risk questions; while the incident hasn’t halted the rally, it shows headline risk still exists for a consumer-facing brand. Another Cup Kerfuffle Hits Starbucks in Tucson
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader analyst commentary discusses shifting price targets and fair-value assumptions — useful context but not an immediate operational driver. How Changing Analyst Stories Shape Starbucks Price Targets

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Starbucks from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 22nd. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $84.00 price target on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, December 1st. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Starbucks in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $100.00 target price on shares of Starbucks and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Starbucks presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $103.15.

Starbucks Trading Up 1.9%

Shares of NASDAQ:SBUX opened at $97.62 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $87.00 and a 200 day moving average of $87.11. The stock has a market cap of $111.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.52, a P/E/G ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.97. Starbucks Corporation has a 12 month low of $75.50 and a 12 month high of $117.46.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The coffee company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.55 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $9.57 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.41 billion. Starbucks had a net margin of 4.99% and a negative return on equity of 31.32%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.80 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Starbucks Corporation will post 2.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Starbucks Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a dividend of $0.62 per share. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. Starbucks’s payout ratio is presently 151.22%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Starbucks news, Director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp purchased 11,700 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $85.00 per share, with a total value of $994,500.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 53,096 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,513,160. The trade was a 28.26% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.09% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Starbucks 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.