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Starbucks Corp (SBUX)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +73
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — SBUX

Based on 2417 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SBUX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
2,417 hedge funds hold SBUX right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+99 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

1136 buying1183 selling
Last quarter: 1,183 funds reduced or exited vs 1,136 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SBUX position: 151 → 276 → 226 → 245. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 13% new
1,766 out of 2,417 hedge funds have held SBUX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

186 → 151 → 276 → 226 → 245 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 151 → 276 → 226 → 245. A growing number of institutions are discovering SBUX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 14% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 14% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,499 holders: 1,881 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 257 entered 1–2 years ago, and 361 (14%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds

72% from top-100 AUM funds
72 of 2397 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in SBUX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SBUX

In 2026 Q2, 1136 hedge funds were net buyers of SBUX (245 opened a new position, 891 added to an existing one), while 1183 reduced or exited (1011 trimmed, 172 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 72% of total institutional value in SBUX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +73 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2417.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SBUX

How many hedge funds hold SBUX — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of SBUX vs. share price

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

64 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SBUX
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 2380 2344 1.54%
13F Shares 1.02B 978M 4.17%
Total Value $101.94B $85.36B 19.43%
New Positions 237 226 +11
Increased Positions 876 864 +12
Closed Positions 181 191 -10
Reduced Positions 977 968 +9
Total Calls 52 47 10.64%
Total Puts 49 48 2.08%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 1.02 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 SBUX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MSA Advisors, LLC 8.96% 340,557 $34.8M
2 Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC 8.59% 246,247 $25.2M
3 PARK CIRCLE Co 5.98% 68,620 $7.0M
4 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 5.12% 65,175 $6.7M
5 Coerente Capital Management 4.05% 215,344 $22.0M
6 Price Financial Group Wealth Management, Inc 3.46% 2,016 $208K
7 Saratoga Research & Investment Management 3.29% 587,872 $60.1M
8 William Allan Corp 3.14% 62,910 $6.4M
9 Polen Capital Management LLC 3.13% 3,550,773 $362.9M
10 Pine Haven Investment Counsel, Inc 2.90% 42,247 $4.3M
11 Lincoln Capital LLC 2.78% 152,717 $15.6M
12 Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc 2.64% 348,527 $35.6M
13 Long Road Investment Counsel, LLC 2.58% 68,570 $7.0M
14 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 2.53% 37,305 $3.8M
15 Archon Capital Management LLC 2.53% 61,000 $6.2M
16 Summitry LLC 2.22% 661,824 $67.6M
17 Inkwell Capital LLC 2.12% 19,977 $2.0M
18 Gould Capital, LLC 2.08% 36,482 $3.7M
19 Mfg Wealth Management, INC. 2.05% 28,048 $2.9M
20 HS Management Partners, LLC 1.99% 56,808 $5.8M
21 FinArc Investments, Inc. 1.99% 21,513 $2.2M
22 Granite Group Advisors, LLC 1.98% 32,603 $3.3M
23 Bristol John W & Co Inc /Ny/ 1.95% 1,292,432 $132.1M
24 Financial Avengers, Inc. 1.90% 44,784 $4.6M
25 Alley Investment Management Company, LLC 1.89% 158,040 $16.2M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Starbucks Corp (SBUX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SBUX?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SBUX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for SBUX?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 1,183 funds reduced or exited vs 1,136 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SBUX holders?

Elite ownership — 72% AUM from top-100 funds: 72 of 2397 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 72% of total institutional value in SBUX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SBUX?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,766 out of 2,417 hedge funds have held SBUX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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