Starbucks Corp (SBUX)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Eating & Drinking Places
Starbucks Corp (SBUX) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since June 26, 1992. SentiSense covers Starbucks Corp in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating & Drinking Places. Brian Niccol is its chief executive officer. The company reports 381,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.starbucks.com.
About Starbucks Corp
Starbucks stands out as the world's largest and most recognizable coffee brand, powered by ultracustomizable beverages in-store and a sweeping footprint of nearly 41,000 cafes in over 80 countries. About 52% are company-operated, with the balance run by licensees. The company operates roasteries and sells across its North America (74% of revenue as of the end of fiscal 2025), international (21%), and channel development (5%) segments. The brand collects revenue from company-operated stores, licensee royalties, equipment and product sales, retail ready-to-drink beverages, and packaged coffee.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 2,367 institutions reported holding SBUX, with 968.2 million shares worth $98.9 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Capital Group, Vanguard and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
More on SBUX
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- SBUX ownership: all 2,367 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- SBUX financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Starbucks Corp: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Starbucks Corp do?
Starbucks stands out as the world's largest and most recognizable coffee brand, powered by ultracustomizable beverages in-store and a sweeping footprint of nearly 41,000 cafes in over 80 countries.
What sector is SBUX in?
SentiSense classifies Starbucks Corp in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating & Drinking Places.
Where does SBUX stock trade?
Starbucks Corp (SBUX) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since June 26, 1992.
Who is the CEO of Starbucks Corp?
Brian Niccol is the chief executive officer of Starbucks Corp.