Starbucks Corp SEC Filings

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported insider equity activity for its International CEO, Brady Brewer. On 11/18/2025, the company withheld 4,413.36 shares of common stock at $83.33 per share to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units. On 11/19/2025, it similarly withheld 1,428.012 shares at $83.68 per share for the same purpose.

These transactions are coded as "F," indicating shares withheld by the issuer for tax withholding and not open market sales. After these withholding transactions, Brewer beneficially owned 87,655.135 shares of Starbucks common stock in direct ownership.

Starbucks Corporation executive Form 4 filing reports a routine share withholding by the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cathy R. Smith. On 11/19/2025, Starbucks withheld 1,904.262 shares of common stock at a price of $83.68 per share to cover tax obligations when her restricted stock units vested, which was not an open market transaction. After this transaction, she beneficially owned 65,122.738 shares of Starbucks common stock directly.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)11/18/2025, the officer had 2,042.382 shares of common stock withheld by the company at a price of $83.33, and on 11/19/2025 an additional 1,020.346 shares were withheld at $83.68. In both cases, the shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and were not open market transactions. After these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 61,557.3733 Starbucks common shares directly.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) executive vice president and chief legal officer Bradley E. Lerman reported an automatic share withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On 11/14/2025, Starbucks withheld 864.074 shares of common stock at a price of $84.78 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units, which is described as not being an open market transaction. Following this withholding, Lerman beneficially owned 42,675.7235 shares of Starbucks common stock in direct ownership.

Starbucks (SBUX) executive Sara Kelly, executive vice president and chief partner officer, reported an automatic share withholding to cover taxes on a stock award. On 11/14/2025, the company withheld 602.906 shares of common stock at a price of $84.78 per share in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. This was recorded under transaction code F, which indicates tax withholding and not an open market sale. After this transaction, Kelly beneficially owned 64,620.1013 Starbucks shares, all held directly.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported an insider equity transaction by an officer serving as CEO, International. On 11/14/2025, 1,205.569 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at a price of $84.78 per share to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units, which means this was not an open market sale. Following this tax withholding, the reporting person directly owned 93,496.507 shares of Starbucks common stock.

Starbucks Corporation filed an amended report to update details about a previously reported leadership change in its legal department. The company had indicated that Brad Lerman would no longer serve as executive vice president and chief legal officer once a successor was identified. This amendment specifies that Mr. Lerman ceased serving as evp, chief legal officer effective as of the close of business on November 14, 2025. He will remain with Starbucks in an advisory capacity during a transition period to help ensure an orderly handover of responsibilities.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) filed its Annual Report (Form 10‑K) for fiscal year ended September 28, 2025. The company operates in 89 markets with three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Segment revenue mix for fiscal 2025 was North America 74%, International 21%, and Channel Development 5%.

Starbucks reported 40,990 total stores, including 21,514 company‑operated and 19,476 licensed locations. Revenue from company‑operated stores accounted for 83% of total net revenues. As part of its “Back to Starbucks” strategy, the company announced a restructuring plan in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, which included closing 627 stores that did not meet brand and financial criteria.

As of March 30, 2025, the aggregate market value of common stock held by non‑affiliates was $111.0 billion. As of November 7, 2025, common shares outstanding were 1,137.1 million. Starbucks employed approximately 381,000 people worldwide, with about 223,000 in the U.S., and partners in approximately 6% of U.S. company‑operated stores represented by unions.

Starbucks (SBUX) filed a Form 4 reporting an equity grant to an executive. EVP and Chief Legal Officer Pilar Ramos was awarded 16,200 restricted stock units on November 11, 2025 at a stated price of $0. Following the grant, the filing lists 16,200 shares beneficially owned, held directly.

The RSUs vest in four equal tranches of 4,050 shares each on November 11, 2026, November 11, 2027, November 11, 2028, and November 11, 2029, aligning compensation with multi‑year service milestones.