SBUX SEC Filing News — Starbucks Corporation

Latest SEC filings for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-29.

Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee, tea, and other beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, complementary food, packaged coffees, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items. The co…
Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Restaurants Market Cap: $120.0B CIK: 829224
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
6
Bearish Signals
7
Insider Transactions
5
Material Events (8-K)
2
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for SBUX has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 6 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
SBUX Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-04-17 — 2026-07-29
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 6 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$467.2K
BREWER BRADY · 2026-05-05
2,229 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
6
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-29

SBUX filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

STARBUCKS CORP filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-29

SBUX filed 8-K — material company event

STARBUCKS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-08

SBUX insider BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) sold 2,229 shares (~$231.8K)

BREWER BRADY, listed as ceo, International at STARBUCKS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 2,229 SBUX shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) Shares: 2,229 Est. Value: $231.8K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-06

SBUX Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by BREWER BRADY (2,229 shares) ~$463.6K

BREWER BRADY filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SBUX (STARBUCKS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: BREWER BRADY Shares: 2,229 Est. Value: $463.6K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-17

SBUX insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

KELLY SARA (evp, chief partner officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: KELLY SARA (evp, chief partner officer) Shares: 315
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-15

SBUX insider BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) sold 588 shares (~$58.8K)

BREWER BRADY, listed as ceo, International at STARBUCKS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 588 SBUX shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) Shares: 588 Est. Value: $58.8K
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-06-12

SBUX filed 8-K — material company event

STARBUCKS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-11

SBUX Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by BREWER BRADY (588 shares) ~$117.6K

BREWER BRADY filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SBUX (STARBUCKS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: BREWER BRADY Shares: 588 Est. Value: $117.6K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-09

SBUX insider BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) sold 1,641 shares (~$154.8K)

BREWER BRADY, listed as ceo, International at STARBUCKS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 1,641 SBUX shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) Shares: 1,641 Est. Value: $154.8K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-05

SBUX Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by BREWER BRADY (1,641 shares) ~$309.6K

BREWER BRADY filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SBUX (STARBUCKS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: BREWER BRADY Shares: 1,641 Est. Value: $309.6K
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-05-20

SBUX filed 8-K — material company event

STARBUCKS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-05-15

SBUX filed 8-K — material company event

STARBUCKS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-07

SBUX insider BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) sold 2,229 shares (~$233.6K)

BREWER BRADY, listed as ceo, International at STARBUCKS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 2,229 SBUX shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) Shares: 2,229 Est. Value: $233.6K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-05

SBUX Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by BREWER BRADY (2,229 shares) ~$467.2K

BREWER BRADY filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SBUX (STARBUCKS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: BREWER BRADY Shares: 2,229 Est. Value: $467.2K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-30

SBUX insider KELLY SARA (evp, chief partner officer) sold 2,000 shares (~$210.0K)

KELLY SARA, listed as evp, chief partner officer at STARBUCKS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 2,000 SBUX shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: KELLY SARA (evp, chief partner officer) Shares: 2,000 Est. Value: $210.0K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-04-29

SBUX Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by KELLY SARA (2,000 shares) ~$420.0K

KELLY SARA filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SBUX (STARBUCKS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: KELLY SARA Shares: 2,000 Est. Value: $420.0K
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-04-28

SBUX filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

STARBUCKS CORP filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-28

SBUX filed 8-K — material company event

STARBUCKS CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-21

SBUX insider BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) sold 588 shares (~$58.8K)

BREWER BRADY, listed as ceo, International at STARBUCKS CORP, reported an open-market sale of 588 SBUX shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BREWER BRADY (ceo, International) Shares: 588 Est. Value: $58.8K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-04-17

SBUX Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by BREWER BRADY (588 shares) ~$117.6K

BREWER BRADY filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SBUX (STARBUCKS CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: BREWER BRADY Shares: 588 Est. Value: $117.6K

Understanding Starbucks Corporation's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of SBUX shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Starbucks Corporation must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Starbucks Corporation's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — SBUX SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Starbucks Corporation submit to the SEC?

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about SBUX?

A Form 4 for SBUX discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Starbucks Corporation?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for SBUX?

The 10-K is Starbucks Corporation's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all SBUX SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Starbucks Corporation filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for SBUX. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Starbucks Corporation file with the SEC?

Starbucks Corporation files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling SBUX shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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