Mizuho Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Stock Price

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

A number of other research firms also recently commented on SBUX. Compass Point began coverage on shares of Starbucks in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Starbucks from $95.00 to $101.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $126.00 price objective (up from $120.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $105.00 target price (down from $112.00) on shares of Starbucks in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on Starbucks from $87.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Twenty-four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $110.14.

Starbucks Price Performance

Starbucks stock opened at $101.91 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $116.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.98. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $99.58 and a two-hundred day moving average of $101.38. Starbucks has a 1 year low of $77.99 and a 1 year high of $110.51.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The coffee company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $9.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.17 billion. Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 34.10% and a net margin of 5.17%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.50 earnings per share. Starbucks has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-2.650 EPS. Research analysts expect that Starbucks will post 2.60 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Starbucks

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Starbucks during the second quarter valued at $25,000. Black Cypress Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Starbucks during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Financial Freedom LLC grew its position in Starbucks by 296.2% during the 1st quarter. Financial Freedom LLC now owns 313 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares during the period. Bangor Savings Bank raised its stake in shares of Starbucks by 207.5% during the 2nd quarter. Bangor Savings Bank now owns 326 shares of the coffee company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 220 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allied Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Starbucks in the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.29% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Starbucks

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

About Starbucks

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.