Was Brady Brewer’s Starbucks (SBUX) share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Brady Brewer on December 3, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, helping separate routine portfolio management from discretionary timing decisions by insiders.

Starbucks (SBUX) exec sells 1,641 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

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Filing Sentiment

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Starbucks executive Brady Brewer, CEO International, sold 1,641 shares of Starbucks common stock in an open-market transaction at $90.00 per share. The sale took place on April 6, 2026 and was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 3, 2025.

Following this sale, Brewer directly holds 84,375.502 shares of Starbucks common stock, indicating that the transaction represents only a small portion of the executive’s overall direct equity position in the company.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,641 shares ($147,690)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider BREWER BRADY

Role ceo, International

Sold 1,641 shs ($148K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,641	$90.00	$148K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 84,375.502 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,641 shares Sale price per share: $90.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 84,375.502 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 1,641 shares Open-market sale on April 6, 2026

Sale price per share $90.00 per share Common Stock transaction

Shares held after transaction 84,375.502 shares Direct ownership following sale

Net shares sold in filing 1,641 shares transactionSummary netBuySellShares

Transaction code S (Sale in open market or private transaction) SEC Form 4 code description

10b5-1 plan adoption date December 3, 2025 Plan governing this sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4, +1 more

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

""transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Sale in open market or private transaction financial

""transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/08/2026 - 07:10 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BREWER BRADY

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH

(Street)

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON

98134

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STARBUCKS CORP [ SBUX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	ceo, International

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/06/2026		S		1,641⁽¹⁾	D	$90	84,375.502	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 3, 2025.

	/s/ Joshua C. Gaul, attorney-in-fact for Brady Brewer	04/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Starbucks (SBUX) report for Brady Brewer?

Starbucks reported that Brady Brewer, CEO International, sold 1,641 shares of common stock at $90.00 per share. The sale occurred on April 6, 2026 and was recorded as an open-market transaction on a Form 4 insider trading report.

How many Starbucks (SBUX) shares does Brady Brewer hold after this sale?

After the reported transaction, Brady Brewer directly holds 84,375.502 shares of Starbucks common stock. This post-transaction balance shows that the 1,641 shares sold represent a relatively small slice of Brewer’s total direct equity stake in the company.

What was the price of the Starbucks (SBUX) shares sold by Brady Brewer?

Brady Brewer sold 1,641 Starbucks common shares at $90.00 per share. This fixed per-share price is disclosed in the Form 4 and reflects the execution price for the open-market sale completed on April 6, 2026 under the pre-arranged trading plan.

What role does Brady Brewer hold at Starbucks (SBUX) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Brady Brewer is identified as an officer of Starbucks with the title “ceo, International.” This means the reported sale involves a senior operating executive, and the filing records the change in Brewer’s direct ownership of Starbucks common stock.